It's interesting how one idea will trigger a bunch of connections based on what you're doing at the moment. The ant The author of Creativity writes: "Human beings are the only creatures that are allowed to fail. If an ant fails, it’s dead, but we’re allowed to learn from our mistakes." What that seems to … Continue Reading
Learn To Paint, Change Your Life!
Learning To See
In the book, "Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain", Dr. Betty Edwards discusses how artists see the world. She states: "Drawing is a curious … Continue Reading
Light!
Light is the most important thing for every artist. Light is always there, in the mountains, in the grass, in the water, out in the open, into … 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 – Becoming a Happy Painter
Becoming a Happy Painter There was something gnawing at Bill. At first, he couldn't put his finger on it. He had a good job, in fact, a couple of good jobs. He was traveling between two of Canada's largest cities. His bosses liked him. He even had time to paint and make a little money on the side. Now, it was time to make the most important decision of Bill's life. It was a decision that many … [Read More...]