Learning to paint is a journey. You don't learn it overnight! Listen to Bill tell you how it is! For more on this idea, check out our post on "The Gap". … [Read more...]
The same spot forever!
Bill gives you a simple tip on how to keep your palette organized. Bill used the same palette layout that the Renaissance Old Masters used such as Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael and Michelangelo. Bill knew what he was doing. He had been schooled by the best. … [Read more...]
“A certain thickness sticks nice!”
It's all about the thickness of your paint. You start with a thick paint, then you thin it down as you add more layers on top. How many layers can you put on a painting? More than you think, if you start with the right paint and then manage it throughout the painting. In Bill's videos he's generally using just two layers of paint, but those who really know how to use … [Read more...]
Creating illusions
Bill continues his lesson on creating the illusion of depth in a flat painting. This is a simple tip which will add power and interest to your paintings. And what have we said about interesting paintings? They sell! … [Read more...]
Driven by Vision
A "Washington Post" reporter wrote recently, "Jimmy Carter was a good, honest man and the system ate him up." Isn't that how it is? Those who are honest, decent human beings seem to be at the mercy of those who are not. Legacy Bill Alexander was an honest, decent human being. He spent a lifetime building what he hoped would be his legacy. Today, Bill is a mere footnote in … [Read more...]
I wish you could spend a day with me!
File this under "Be careful what you wish for!" Bill got himself into trouble. He so loved his fans that, one time, he told them to come and paint with him. He was overwhelmed with the response. What other artist would invite you into his home to learn to paint with him? For free! … [Read more...]
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