Mickey Williams (American, b. 1961), North Wind, Hunting Island

Oil on canvas, 2005, signed, inscribed, and labeled to the verso, framed.

Stretcher size 12 x 12 in.; Frame dimensions 14 3/4 x 14 3/4 in.

Private Collection, Charleston, South Carolina

Mickey Williams is a distinguished South Carolina artist best known for his evocative oil paintings that celebrate the landscapes and culture of the Southern Lowcountry. Working primarily in oils, Williams brings a masterful command of light and atmosphere to his depictions of tidal marshes, barrier islands, and timeworn coastal architecture. His signature palette—subtle earth tones punctuated by luminous skies—captures the shifting moods of the Carolina coast with both realism and expressive warmth. Rooted in observation and memory, Williams’ oil paintings reflect a deep reverence for the region’s natural rhythms and enduring character.

Over the course of his career, Williams’ oil works have become highly sought after for their technical refinement and lyrical quality. His paintings have been widely exhibited and collected, with many held in prominent Southern art collections and galleries. A plein air enthusiast and lifelong observer of his native terrain, Williams translates fleeting moments—stormy skies over tidal flats, sunlit shrimp docks, or the hush of a cypress swamp at dawn—into enduring images of place. His oil paintings stand as eloquent tributes to the South’s landscape legacy, securing his reputation as one of the region’s most respected contemporary painters.

Good estate condition.