THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Wednesday, January 4, 1995 TAG: 9412310122
SECTION: VIRGINIA BEACH BEACON PAGE: 03 EDITION: FINAL
TYPE: Close-Up
LENGTH: Medium: 60 lines
Walter ``Chip'' William Wilkinson II doesn't use a painter's canvas to record his artistic abilities because there aren't any big enough for his talents.
Instead, he uses canvas of a different sort - walls - to showcase the art form he has cultivated for the past 20 years.
He's no starving artist, though. Wilkinson is the owner of Wall Murals, a company that specializes in - you guessed it - decorative wall murals.
He's been commissioned to do murals all over the United States, Scotland and England.
Locally, one of Wilkinson's murals is seen by thousands each week. He painted the mural in the touch tank of the Chesapeake Bay Aquarium in the Virginia Marine Science Museum.
Full name: Walter William Wilkinson II.
Hometown: Suffolk.
What brought you to the Beach? The ocean.
Birthdate: Oct. 10, 1951.
Occupation: Owner of Wall Murals.
Nickname: Chip.
Marital status: Married to my wife, Nancy.
Children: None!
What is your idea of a perfect day off? Relaxing at home with my family.
Last smart thing you did: Opened Wall Murals.
Last dumb thing you did: Telling clients, ``You can have the work done by Christmas.''
Favorite meal: Prime rib and lobster.
Favorite movies: ``Forrest Gump,'' and ``True Lies.''
Favorite song: Anything by the Moody Blues.
Last book read: National Geographic's December issue.
Hobbies: Building World War II aircraft.
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? Not too worry so much.
If you could change one thing about your spouse, what would it be? Nothing. She says she's perfect.
Secret vice: Orange sherbert.
Favorite restaurant: King of the Sea and Aldos.
Favorite TV shows: ``Seinfeld'' and ``ER.''
Favorite sport: None.
Last vacation: A week in Carmel, Calif.
Pets: Two cats: Mischief and Miss Kitty.
Worst job: Peeling shrimp in a shrimp market.
Of what achievements are you most proud? Seeing my artwork in the local museums.
What would you like on your epitaph? When did you need it?! ILLUSTRATION: Staff photo D. KEVIN MITCHELL
by CNB