Lee Williams European Aritzan is an expert Upholsterer, Husband and Father. Hailing from Stoke on Trent in England, Lee recently moved to San Antonio, Texas where he practices his trade.

Lee's fascination with color and design began at an early age, and continues to occupy his days in his Upholstery shop in San Antonio, Texas. While growing up in the inner city the cement walls of Stoke  were often grey, but Lee spent hours examining the detail of buildings often creating intricate drawings beyond his years. His attention to detail, and impressive talent often saw him being pulled form class to create a theater backdrop, or to represent his school in local and national art competitions. It was while attending Burslen Art School in England that Lee discovered his obsession, and began his love affair with Textiles.   After art school he served an apprenticeship and gained a London's Cities and Guilds Certificate in Furniture Upholstery making him a Master Upholsterer.

San Antonio Museum of Art Henry Matisse Exhibit 2014

 Lee was honored this summer 2014 to be asked to show case his upholstery expertise working on this fabby antique chair for an exhibit in The San Antonio Museum of Art, featuring the work of the world famous European Artist Henry Matisse.

Refusing to let pre-conceived ideas of mid century fabrics dictate his creative process Lee used modern colors and textures to bring this piece into the 21 century.

Formerly a dirty, worn out, trash dump find this elegant, sleek, velvet chair has been transformed.