In Chapter 1 of Leonardo's "Treatise on Painting," he makes this statement. "The young student should, in the first place, acquire a knowledge of perspective, to enable him to give to every object its proper dimensions..." In the footnote, the translator states that many readers misunderstood Leonardo's … Continue Reading
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You were too big a boy or girl to have mommy leave a light on. There were no "nightlights" plugged into wall outlets back in those days. You … Continue Reading
3 “Sins” of beginning painters
Too Much Magic White™ Tom says Sin #1 is, "Applying too much Magic White™. It should be very thin." Bill warns us at the beginning of … Continue Reading
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The Bill Alexander Story – Sid
“Mr. Alexander,” Sid introduced himself on the telephone. “You don’t know me, but I’d like to work with you. Dorothy, my wife, took a class from one of your students in Vancouver and we have had a heck of a time getting your Magic White. People ought to be able to buy it without going through the trouble we had to find it. I’d like to help you market it.” Although the proposition interested Bill, … [Read More...]