Tom Anderson is a native Californian. He studied at the College of Arts & Crafts in Oakland, California. Even as a young boy, Tom had the ability to draw. He would copy paintings from his parents’ encyclopedia. Drawing in pencil, Tom copied the works of Michelangelo, Donatello, and others. He taught himself all the body’s muscles and their movements. He was always at the … [Read more...]
“I need to have some branches in front of it!”
We just love it when Bill creates trees with his palette knife. Bill shows a technique when creating a tree that applies whether you use the knife or the brush. Also, notice the impressionistic style Bill uses to create his tree. … [Read more...]
“You feel your blood in your veins!”
Bill loved to paint! Perhaps the only other thing he enjoyed more than painting was fishing and being with Mother Nature. Bill, in his autobiography, writes how he wanted to be a game warden. He figured he would have time to paint, and he could be with his beloved Mother Nature. It's interesting to think how what we believe is our destiny is not what it turns out to be. … [Read more...]
It’s all a part of creating!
It is just a wonderful thing to use your own creative power! -- Bill Alexander Your creative power is a precious gift. Release it and it empowers you. Help others release their creative power and change the world! … [Read more...]
Applying Chiaroscuro
Chiaroscuro is defined as "the treatment of light and shadow in drawing and painting." In this video clip from our "You Can Paint" Master Class Sketching course, Tom explains how to apply chiaroscuro to your drawings and, ultimately, your paintings. There are some important concepts in this clip, particularly Tom's discussion of "relief". For those of you fortunate enough … [Read more...]
V-Shapes
In this sneak peek of our sketching course, Tom discusses the importance of "V-Shapes" in paintings. V-Shapes and triangles played a significant role in the composition of "Old Master" paintings like those of Leonardo da Vinci, Titian, and Michelangelo. Bill understood these principles, of course, and applied them in all of his paintings. These shapes are among those which help … [Read more...]
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