Live your happy life just the way your own heartbeat tells you. -- Bill Alexander Bill said so many things that are truly quotable. He meant every single word he said. He only wanted the best for us all and he knew that art was the vehicle to bring joy and happiness into our lives. … [Read more...]
We must learn to use it!
Creative power! It’s something we all have. But we must learn to use it. We must learn how to harness it and release it. -- Bill Alexander … [Read more...]
But not too much paint!
Wet-on-wet can be challenging for beginners. As Bill warns...keep your base layer thin. Too thick and your paint will slide. Use paint that's too "goopy" and you get mud! Listen to papa! … [Read more...]
Paint Additives
We have a discussion going on in our forum about the drying time of oil paintings. The problem, of course, is that it takes a long time for oil paintings to dry. One of our members wondered if adding driers to the paint or medium would help. (We've also provided some links in this article so you can research some of the terms we use.) The slow drying nature of oils was, … [Read more...]
You did it with your own hands!
When you create something, you are very satisfied with that. -- Bill Alexander Legacy...what are you creating that you can leave for your loved ones? Artists can leave something behind...something wonderful...a part of us that never dies. … [Read more...]
We have made it!
Bill's life certainly turned around for him...he was the proverbial "overnight success". Thing is...it took him thirty years to become an overnight success. Was it worth it? Just listen to Bill! … [Read more...]
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