William Collins

William Collins was born December 14, 1943.

He was given the name William Collins. He also went by Bill. He also went by bc.

He died December 29, 2020. His recorded age was 77.

Veteran details

He was a veteran of the Army.

Biographical sketch

William (bc) (Bill) Collins was an artist and signmaker, who starting in 1978 created some of the most iconic advertising art for businesses throughout Worthington and central Ohio. Advertising and signs he created for Columbus-area businesses may be viewed on the Columbus Metropolitan Library's digital collections.

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Painting of the Lazarus Building

Painting of "The Big Red Boat" by William (bc) (Bill) Collins

Photograph of William (bc) (Bill) Collins in Front of his Painting of the Columbus Skyline

Painting by William (bc) (Bill) Collins Titled "Fog Rolling In"

Photograph of William (bc) (Bill) Collins with his Painting of a Red Corvette

The Old Bag of Nails Pub Storefront and Sign

M.S. Abbott Jewelers Building and Signs

Storefronts and signs for Celtic Corner and Angels on High

Storefront and Sign for Scottie's Coffee & Tea House

Farmers Market and First Thursday in Olde Worthington Signs on the Village Green

Sign for Scottie's Coffee & Tea House

Scottie MacBean Sign at the Back Entrance of Store

First Thursday in Olde Worthington Sign

First Thursday in Olde Worthington Sign on the Village Green

P.K. O'Ryan's Storefront and Sign

P.K. O'Ryan's Sign on Chair

Pig Iron BBQ Pig Statue Being Lifted into Place

Frame of the Pig Iron BBQ Pig Statue

Partially Completed Pig Statue for the Pig Iron BBQ

Front View of the Partially Completed Pig Statue for the Pig Iron BBQ

Rear View of the Partially Completed Pig Statue for the Pig Iron BBQ

William (bc) (Bill) Collins Sculpting the Pig Iron BBQ Pig Statue

Carved Pig Iron BBQ Statue Before Painting

Pig Iron BBQ Statue Being Painted

William (bc) (Bill) Collins Pictured with his Pig Statue in the Garage at 180 West South Street

"Mike & Wally's" (Pig Iron) BBQ Pig Statue in the Garage Studio of its Creator, William (bc) (Bill) Collins

"Mike & Wally's" (Pig Iron) BBQ Pig Statue in Front of the Restaurant

William (bc) (Bill) Collins with Pig Iron BBQ Pig Statue

Pig Iron BBQ Restaurant, Pig Sign and Pink Jeep

"Pulled Pork" Painting for the Pig Iron BBQ

Pig Iron BBQ Delivery Van

Self-Portrait by William (bc) (Bill) Collins with his Painting of a Red Corvette

Pig Sign and Storefront for the Pig Iron BBQ

Sign for Cottage Candy

Sign in Front of McAlister Camera & Imaging

Studio of Artist and Signmaker William (bc) (Bill) Collins

Cloud Painting on Ceiling in House at 180 West South Street

Painting by William (bc) (Bill) Collins Titled "Reflections"

Painting by William (bc) (Bill) Collins Titled "Marblehead Lighthouse"

"Reflections" Painting by William (bc) (Bill) Collins Shown with its Source Material

Pig Sign and Storefront for the Iron Grill Barbeque & Brew

Porsche Painting on Garage at 180 West South Street

Side View of the Pig Sign in Front of Iron Grill Barbeque & Brew

William (bc) (Bill) Collins Painting the Iron Grill Pig

Artist William (bc) (Bill) Collins Pictured with His Painting "Windy City"

Painting Titled "Life in a Full Moon"

William (bc) (Bill) Collins with Granddaughter at the Iron Grill Pig Statue

Drawing of the House at 180 West South Street

Painting by William (bc) (Bill) Collins of the Columbus Skyline

William Collins (1943-2020)

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William (bc) (Bill) Collins Painting the Iron Grill Pig

Artist William (bc) (Bill) Collins Pictured with His Painting "Windy City"

Stan Snouffer Mural

Annetta Saint-Gaudens with Urn for Meridian Bird Club