 In all probability Williams was instrumental in introducing Ford to local artists José Gutiérrez de la Vega (1791–1865) and (1805–1841), both of whom Ford patronised.In his correspondence he also mentions José Maria Escacena (1800–1858), later a painter of Moroccan scenes and Antonio Maria Esquivel (1806–57).From late 1832 Ford was also to house and patronise the British artist, John Frederick Lewis (1804/5–1876).