Rakocy, Bill

Bill Rakocy (1924-2015) was born in Youngstown, Ohio and went on to receive his Bachelor of Fine Arts and Master of Fine Arts from the Kansas City Art Institute before settling in El Paso, Texas. He worked as a stage designer, muralist, museum curator, and taught all levels of art instruction throughout the United States. He spent more than 60 years being inspired by the Southwest, rendering all its facets in his impressionistic style.