Butter yourself up before you start the painting, you got to be ready, you can not be half dead. -- Bill Alexander Bill was always talking about "buttering yourself up". What he meant, of course, was to talk to yourself, get yourself into the right mindset before you start painting. If you're feeling down, sad, depressed, Bill tells us, in other videos, "don't … [Read more...]
Seeking Happiness
A disciplined mind leads to happiness, and an undisciplined mind leads to suffering. — Dalai Lama Why are people unhappy? Searching for answers Is money the key to happiness? How many times have you said, if only I had enough money, all my problems would be solved? How many rich people, though, live their lives in misery while their wealth smothers … [Read more...]
“There is an artist living there!”
A real artist's creative power is not only on her canvas. Bill said you could tell which was an artist's home because their creativity showed like a beacon! You can't hide creative power once it has been released. But turning it loose is a difficult thing for lots of people, let alone artists. Stick with us because Alexander Art's mission is the same as Bill's -- helping YOU … [Read more...]
“It becomes your painting!”
Bill taught techniques so that his students could go on and create their own art! This was important to Bill...that his students would put their own creative power into their art...not just copy him. Copying a master is a great way to learn. But there comes a time when you need to break away and start your own creative process. That's when true learning begins! … [Read more...]
“I was born with a brush and a violin!”
Bill shares a bit of his early experience in painting. He gives us a clue why he developed his method of oil painting. Bill tells us, again, that it took him fifty or sixty years to perfect his technique. If it took Bill this long, you can cut yourself some slack when you run into obstacles learning Bill's method of oil painting. You can read Bill's entire story on our site … [Read more...]
I can perform better!
What I do usually, I will say 'I have an almighty palette', and 'Look at that almighty paint', and 'Look at that almighty brush', and when I talk like that, automatically, I boost my inside, I bring myself up to a standard where I can perform better! -- Bill Alexander Bill understood the idea of mindset and he certainly understood the concept of creative power. Bill talked … [Read more...]
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