There is a principle in psychology that says you are what you believe. You will behave according to the thoughts you put into your head. Bill gives you some great tips on what to put into your head (and your heart) before you start to paint! For more great tips and techniques, check out the huge book collection we have on our store site. Hundreds of ideas for painting … [Read more...]
If there is too much paint…
When blending clouds you don't want any extra paint on the canvas. Bill demonstrates a neat technique to use just before hypnotizing (blending) your clouds. This video clip is from Bill's painting entitled "Mount Hood". We have the DVD, the digital download or the written instructions right here. … [Read more...]
Let’s build a new Garden of Eden.
If everyone could only think like this, the world would be the Garden of Eden. -- Bill Alexander Bill believed that love could save the world. He wanted, through his art, to build a new Garden of Eden. Join us in this wonderful medium of oil painting and learn how you can help create a better tomorrow for all of us! … [Read more...]
“…when it is ready…”
Bill had a unique ability to create in his mind. His painting was already completed before he put brush to canvas. You can do the same thing. Try this...close your eyes...imagine a scene...perhaps when you were at the beach this past summer...maybe in the mountains hiking...make that image come to life...what did you see...what did you hear...what fragrances can you … [Read more...]
Crutch or Tactical Edge?
Ding! Another notification in my email inbox! It’s from a friend who was commenting on a thread in a painting group on Facebook. A beginning painter asked a question about which paint was best to use when starting out. One of the members, who posts a lot (and also promotes his workshops and products), made a statement about how thick paint was a “crutch” for wet-on-wet … [Read more...]
“That is living power!”
Bill didn't mess around. He was relaxed and powerful at the canvas. His confidence came from nearly sixty years wielding the almighty brush! He developed techniques that can help any painter learn to paint with ease. Try our free "Paint with Bill" Art Course and find out how easy it is to learn to create beautiful oil paintings in the comfort of your own home. Release your … [Read more...]
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