From 1968 through 1977 as a tireless painter known for his 3 am start time, his career took off. Incorporating classical, traditional, modern, avant-garde in his style, art lovers, celebrities, and investors were drawn to his work.

During this period, he opened Galleries in Hawaii, Palm Beach, Florida, Laguna Beach, and Palm Springs California.

After nearly 20 years of work he completed his rendition of King Tut Treasures including in his paintings, gold, diamonds, and precious stones.

Though his exhibits and showings are too lengthy to list they include headliner exhibits and showings of the Tut Collection and other works at the Sahara, Sands, Sundance and Marina hotels in Las Vegas, as well as five star establishments in San Francisco, Corona Del Mar, and Beverly Hills Hollywood California, Atlanta, Hawaii, Florida and Texas. Today seven pieces of the Tut 53 piece jeweled collection is on display at the Tanglewood Resort in Texas.

Though William did not follow the traditional museum route in displaying and promoting his works, his art followers and personal friends include a list of whose who in Hollywood highlighted by his close friendship with Telly Savalas.