Bill and Ashley discuss the biggest problem most artists face and how to solve it. … [Read more...]
“Create a whole happy day!”
Bill gives you the simple secret for making your day happy one. … [Read more...]
“I call that background music.”
Bill also calls this technique "conditioning the canvas." It's when he lays down a dark underlayer of paint on a large section of the canvas -- usually his dark color. He will then highlight on top of this and create the many shades of green you see when you look at a tree or into foliage. The big brush is perfect for laying down this layer. … [Read more...]
“There is so much magic!”
Mother Nature is such a wonderful thing! There is so much magic, all around, every day. -- Bill Alexander Bill was one with Mother Nature. He wanted us to appreciate and respect her. Only through respect and understanding of the world around us can we make this a better place for every human being. … [Read more...]
How to fine tune your water reflections
Bill shows you how to create a simple reflection with the fan brush. The technique is the same as with the larger brushes and shows how a simple stroke is all you need. … [Read more...]
Does age affect your creativity?
A person who has not made his great contribution to science before the age of thirty will never do so. -- Albert Einstein The Washington Post published an article on Friday about older folks and creativity. In it, the author stated that many Nobel prize winners receive their award for work done early in their career. Even though it often takes decades for that work to win the … [Read more...]
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