"The only thing I know is that I know nothing." "For we can only know that we know nothing, and a little knowledge is a dangerous thing." One of these quotes is attributed to Socrates. The other is to a Chinese philosopher who wrote one of the foundational texts of Taoism. Neither quote is easy to … Continue Reading
Learn To Paint, Change Your Life!
A master of truth and beauty
You were too big a boy or girl to have mommy leave a light on. There were no "nightlights" plugged into wall outlets back in those days. You … Continue Reading
3 “Sins” of beginning painters
Too Much Magic White™ Tom says Sin #1 is, "Applying too much Magic White™. It should be very thin." Bill warns us at the beginning of … Continue Reading
Alexander Art Membership
I Learn to Create!
You got to nail it down; you have to frame it completely that you know what you are doing on that almighty canvas there. -- Bill Alexander Bill had a remarkable ability to see his paintings before he created them. How did he do it? What was Bill's secret? Bill was a student of Mother Nature. He was a … Continue Reading
The Bill Alexander Story
The Bill Alexander Story – Travels in America
"America is such a big, big country. It’s absolutely great, and I am not sure that all Americans realize that." -- Bill Alexander Bill loved being outdoors. He had an affinity with Mother Nature. He loved America, especially the vastness and grandeur of the country. There was nothing like this anymore in Europe. Europe was a tamed continent after some one thousand years of civilization. … [Read More...]