Bill believed in creative power. Bill believed that, through art, we could release the creative power inside all of us. Creative power empowers us to become not just great artists, but great human beings! He believed that we are stewards responsible for this beautiful, God-given world. Bill dedicated his life to capturing the beauty he saw around him on the canvas. … [Read more...]
“I don’t know why we do it!”
Bill was wounded three times in World War II. His father served in World War I. His father's anti-war sentiments resulted in his murder by the Nazis. Bill was fed up with war and his greatest concern was that we would repeat the errors of the past. Bill wanted us to use our creative power to create a better world. Bill took every opportunity to express his feelings and beliefs. … [Read more...]
Finished!
The touch-ups are finished...well...just one more! We began this painting on July 31st. For the last three and one-half months we broke down the painting into small bite-sized steps so you could see, more clearly, Bill's techniques. Was it worth it? Well...judge for yourself. All those posts generated over 2,500 Facebook shares. That's very heartening to us and we plan to … [Read more...]
“Put the canvas on the easel…”
Put the canvas on the easel, now," I would say, "We'll start doing it together, and soon, you will create trees, mountains, water, and sky. -- Bill Alexander Those of you who saw our tribute to Bill on his 100th birthday will recognize this quote. If not, you can watch the tribute here. … [Read more...]
Dabbling
Time to quit - but not until it's RIGHT! All artists know that a painting is never finished. Every time they pass by it the urge to grab a fan brush and touch up just a spot is difficult to ignore. That's the beauty of oils...you can do that. But...when the oil dries, that's a different story. You can still do it, but you have to prep the canvas first. … [Read more...]
Good Enough?
Copy machine You need to make a copy of a document, so you go down to your local office supply store. The attendant takes your original, slaps it down on the glass and, seconds later, hands you the copy. When you get home and look at it, you notice a small hair must have been on the glass. Now, that hair is part of your copy. You think to yourself, it's too much of a hassle to … [Read more...]
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