Bill Atkins has lived and worked as a graphic artist in Laguna Beach for over 25 years. As a part time instructor at the Art Institute of Southern California, and the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, Bill shares his expertise and inspires others. Recently, he designed and produced the striking invitation for the Laguna Art Museum, ''Tribute to Rock Hudson'' event, on February 9 to benefit AIDS Services Foundation OC, and Laguna Art Museum. He works in digital and traditional media, and has exhibited in the Festival of Arts as well as the Sawdust Festival.
      Bill designs logos, letterheads, graphics, banners and posters for local businesses, and is currently working on a continuing wall mural at Five Feet Restaurant. In his free time, Bill is an active member of Great Outdoors hiking club, participating in wilderness outings in California mountains and deserts.