william Herring
Artist
illustration • storyboard • graphic design • musician
William Herring
5028 Crocker Drive
Franklin, TN 37067
email: billyirish1916@gmail.com
cell: (585) 690-1266
Layout and Design for the 1916 album “Conscience of Kings” ©2026
Art has no boundaries…
I've always tried to express myself artistically through as many outlets as possible. After graduating from RIT in Rochester NY with a Bachelors in Illustration, I found myself drawn (pardon the pun) to tattooing because it gave me the opportunity to explore freelance illustration from a very unique and personally rewarding perspective. I went on to own and operate one of the most successful tattoo shops in all of New York State. To this day people still come to me for artwork because of the great relationships I enjoy building with my clients, and the fact that they know they can rely on me for a great design.
With my music I was able to combine my two great loves of audio and visual art together to make 7 full length albums which are enjoyed by fans worldwide. People often ask me which I love better-making music or making art. I tell them it’s all art to me and I really do love it all. I take great pride in not only writing most of the music and lyrics to all of our 1916 albums, but in creating all the promotional artwork that goes along with the band as well. There is a certain aesthetic I aim for with the band that I could see easily translating into a film franchise or gaming company. Like any client, I try to understand the emotional response across the board the person is looking to achieve through the composition they’re asking me to compose.
These images represent a career as a freelance artist I’ve enjoyed since 2009 and I'm very happy to share some of it with you!
Billy
Animatic
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Animatic •
A brief animatic of a scene I envisioned for the end of Star Wars Episode 3, where Darth Vader assembles himself in the operating room using the force.
Fine Art
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Fine Art •
Poster Art
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Poster Art •
Graphic Design
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Graphic Design •
Tattoo Art
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Tattoo Art •
Thank you for taking the time to look at some of my work. It’s been a long and winding (somewhat unconventional) road, but I truly value every moment of experience my journey has granted me. Please feel free to reach out using the above contact information.