Originally from Kings Mountain, North Carolina, Eskridge attended the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, School of Visual Arts/Savannah and earned his B.F.A. in Interdisciplinary Arts from San Francisco Art Institute in 1999. With a father as a veterinarian and an artist mother, Will’s affinity for animals and art began when he was in pre-school. He developed a great affinity and empathy for the outcast animal at a young age while taking care of animals at his dad’s veterinary practice.
In his brightly colored paintings, his merry band of oddball misfit wildlife are often juxtaposed with low-grade sins like donuts, late night desserts, vinyl records, and other “party favors” as he calls them. Mixing a style of surrealism, pop, and a dash of impressionism, Will brews a fun world where the not-so-popular host their own party.
Will Eskridge works as a full-time artist and muralist focusing on the fun side of un-huggable wildlife and pop culture party favors. He resides in Athens, GA with his wife, their son, and their motley crew of dogs and cats. Along with art, Will also drums and plays guitar in various musical projects. Eskridge’s work is in both private and public collections in Athens, Atlanta, Raleigh, Nashville, New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, China, Germany, Italy, Ireland, and Switzerland.
