William DeShazo paints his more recent originals in oils on panels because pieces preserve better and can be more easily restored. Each painting can have as many as 30 layers of glaze, and transparent oils, before the final details can be applied. He is primarily known for his ability to transform, blend, and capture light, striking a perfect balance between sea and sky. His earlier oils are usually on canvas. The romantic, transparent, and ethereal quality in his work has also earned him respect as a Master Colorist and expert in Old World and Master blending and glazing techniques.