Let The Paint Do The Work! We just couldn't wait any longer to show you how Diane creates the highlights and shadows on her mountain scene. Today Diane shows you how to create depth and beauty in her mountain scene using two colors with three values for each color. Key Points To Consider: Diane is painting on a wet canvas. Her base color has been applied very … [Read more...]

A Red Vase of Daisies Many people struggle to get realistic-looking objects when they first learn to paint. Watch and learn from Lowell as he creates his vase and you will be pleased to see your paintings come to life! Key Points to Consider: Lowell creates a template out of cardboard. He folds the cardboard in half before he cuts it out to ensure symmetry. … [Read more...]

Learn to Create Texture and Dimension Using Color Bill loved to use color! Today's Video Clip is a continuation of Bill's Still Life Painting. Remember, this is a project that was filmed for video rather than television so Bill has more time to explain what he is doing. Key Points To Consider: Bill is painting on a wet canvas. Watch yesterday's video to see how … [Read more...]

Bill adds grape leaves to his painting, but teaches us so much more! Bill continues on with his Still Life by adding grape leaves. As I watched this video, I realized that even though Bill paints with such power, he uses a very soft touch much of the time. Bill knows which part of the grape cluster he wants to show and he strategically places the grape leaves in a way that … [Read more...]

Meet Diane Andre, Bill Alexander's First Master Artist! Diane Andre was Bill's first Master Artist! She traveled across America for 8 years teaching Bill's technique (1978-1986). In 1986 Alexander Art filmed 11 shows with Diane at Bill's home in Powell River. (You will hear Bill's chickens in the background!)  Fortunately, these shows were preserved and digitized along … [Read more...]

Bill adds grape leaves to his painting, but teaches us so much more! Bill continues on with his Still Life by adding grape leaves. As I watched this video, I realized that even though Bill paints with such power, he uses a very soft touch much of the time. Bill knows which part of the grape cluster he wants to show and he strategically places the grape leaves in a way that … [Read more...]