William Blayney

Art Brokerage: William Alvin Blayney American Artist: b. 1917-1986. William Alvin Blayney, also known as, William Blayney, William A. Blayney, Rev.William Blayney was born in Claysville, Pennsylvania. William Alvin Blayney grew up in a strict Methodist family in Pennsylvania. He left school after eighth grade and worked as an auto mechanic, eventually opening his own garage and repair shop near Pittsburgh. In the 1950s he began attending Bible meetings conducted by a local televangelist. A few years later, after a profound religious conversion, he left his wife and business, moved to Oklahoma, and began to paint. He was ordained a Pentecostal minister and created detailed paintings inspired by biblical and world events to illustrate his teachings. He considered his art and preaching to be the fulfillment of a biblical prophecy. Listings wanted by Art Brokerage.