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The fountain and the water-jar!

He who can go to the fountain does not go to the water-jar.

— Leonardo da Vinci

Bill started painting when he was 14. That was his job as an apprentice to the carriage-maker in the village in which he grew up. He painted the carriages with decorative doodles and scenes of country life. Bill’s interest in art began much earlier, though, when he met an itinerant painter. He introduced Bill to the wonders of painting. Bill was fortunate, as an apprentice, to be able to build on that introduction. It would serve him well for the rest of his life.

By the time Bill’s television show premiered on PBS, he had painted for fifty years — half a century!

Bill didn’t stop there, though. His television show ran for another twenty years. Although Bill retired from the show, he continued painting.

Bill never stopped trying to improve himself and make his craft better.

He was a modern Renaissance man. He invented a new type of oil paint. He developed Magic White™. He created a new kind of palette knife that is used by thousands of painters today.

Bill was a teacher, too. Bill taught for twenty years before he became a television celebrity. I don’t think it would be an exaggeration to estimate that Bill taught thousands how to paint. With his Emmy award-winning television show, he would teach millions more.

We’ve packed all this experience into our art courses. It’s Bill at his absolute best … as a painter … and … as a teacher. Even though these are teaching videos, every painting is a masterpiece you’ll be proud to hang in your home. The principles you’ll learn in our courses will stay with you forever.

For a fraction of the cost of a weekend workshop, you’ll learn the principles of the Alexander Method™. You’re not just watching some person paint a pretty picture. You’re learning the principles of creating great art.

The video clip today shows a sample of the teaching Bill shares in his videos.

Our art courses will show you that you can become the artist of your dreams.

Bill will show you how you can do things no one ever thought you could do!

By the time you’ve finished this course, you’ll be creating one great piece of art after another. And, who knows, you might even begin selling them.

Are you interested in learning the techniques and principles of creating great art?

Learn to paint from the master — Bill Alexander.

Why sip from the water jar when you can drink your fill at the fountain?

 

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Comments

  1. Elaine says

    October 31, 2017 at 11:33 AM

    I watched Bill paint in the Cal membership store in Long Beach, Cal.
    His personality was so enthusiastic that I bought brushes, paint and canvas to try my best to do what he did. That was probably 50 years ago. I’m still I to art because of Bill. What a terrific man. Elaine

  2. VictorVictoria says

    April 25, 2021 at 10:02 PM

    Thank you for tips .
    I think l am a bit too late since l just realized that video has been upgraded several years ago … too bad well just want to say thanks and also to tell you that you are very kind and explain everything very nicely ..

    • Laurie Anderson says

      June 6, 2021 at 5:30 PM

      Thank you for your message. I’m glad you are enjoying the tips.
      Happy Painting!
      Laurie

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