About the Artist
Billy Hull is the watercolor artist and founder of In Hull Studio, where every painting is an invitation to slow down, breathe deeply, and rediscover the quiet beauty often hidden in everyday life.
An artist at heart since childhood, Billy has always been drawn to color, light, composition, and architecture. Long before he ever picked up a professional paintbrush, he found himself captivated by the way sunlight reflected across water, the timeless character of historic buildings, and the subtle beauty woven throughout God's creation. Those early passions continue to shape every piece he creates today.
Working primarily in watercolor, Billy is known for capturing light and atmosphere, peaceful coastal landscapes, historic architecture, and treasured memories with remarkable warmth and authenticity. Whether painting an original coastal scene, transforming a cherished photograph into a commissioned heirloom, or creating fine art prints, his work invites viewers to pause and experience a sense of peace.
For more than three decades, Billy also served as a pastor, dedicating his life to encouraging others and sharing a message of God's grace, unconditional love, and our union with Christ. While his canvas has changed, his calling has not. Today, his watercolor paintings continue that same ministry - offering quiet reminders of hope, rest, beauty, and the Light that remains present even through life's changing seasons.
The name In Hull Studio was inspired by the image of Jesus resting peacefully in the hull of a boat during the storm, a powerful picture of abiding peace in the midst of uncertainty. That image has become the heartbeat behind Billy's artwork and the studio's guiding philosophy.
Billy and his wife, Shelisa, live in North Florida, where they are building In Hull Studio together. There, Billy continues to create original watercolor collections, commissioned heirlooms, and coastal scenes inspired by the places, architecture, and quiet moments that invite us to slow down, notice the beauty around us, and remember that light still rests in quiet waters.
