5 Questions With Wil Cormier
Wil Cormier creates colorful paintings of mermaids, pirates, and other stunning sea life. His use of vibrant colors and depictions of rushing waves bring his maritime worlds to life in his fine art scenes. Making his oceanic artwork a wonderful way to bring magical and refreshing vibes to your space.
His fascination for marine life sparked during his teen years when working for his dad on an island off the coast of Georgia. Ever since then, he creates art to “tell a story about the island’s beauty and its people’s unique way of life”. With imaginative touches and alluring mermaids, he amplifies the magnificence of the coast. Bringing gorgeous shades of blue into many of his paintings, each scene has an ethereal aesthetic.
No matter if it’s moonlit ship voyages, tropical deep dives, or triumphant treasure hunts, his creations take you on exciting adventures. From a swashbuckler’s bounty to a serene seaside siren to an underwater seashell storytime, he showcases a variety of mystical beings and coastal scenery. Whether you want to see coral reef creatures, a stoic pirate with gold, or a swim through brilliant azure waters, his art can help you design an enchanting atmosphere with aquatic vibes.
We’re proud to offer Wil Cormier’s work on iCanvas, and wanted to take a minute to introduce you to the human behind the art.
Keep reading to get a taste of what inspires his work, the style of music he creates to, and other artists he appreciates. You might be surprised to learn what you have in common!
Who are 5 of your current favorite artists, living or dead?
Norman Rockwell, Frank Frazetta, John Singer Sargent, Alphonse Mucha, Peter Paul Reubens
What band or musician would you listen to while creating your art?
No particular band, I listed to classical music
If you could master any other form of creative expression, what would it be?
Sculpture
What is one person, one place, and one object that inspires you?
My dad, Sapelo Island GA, my paint brushes
What is something about you that others may be surprised to learn?
I was involved in sports
Check out some of his creations below, and click here to view Wil Cormier’s full iCanvas collection.
