Billy Davis is one of those rare painters that bare the crest of a true colorist. His treatment and expression of the human form is masterful and essential for the next era of figurative painting. The landscapes that often accompany the figures are emotionally charged haunting and ancient. It's apparent that irony and satire play a role in the themes of his work and yet Billy's direct and physical approach to the paint allows the viewer to appreciate these beautiful images for the painterly richness alone..