"There is no purpose to purpose." -- Michael Gerber That quote sounds pretty strange, doesn't it? Isn't purpose what all the "gurus" tell us we need to discover? A popular book title is, "Find your Why: A Practical Guide for Discovering Purpose for You and Your Team." (Whew! Whatever happened to nice, short … Continue Reading
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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
Is it possible to cut through the noise and learn to paint?
We are glad you are here! We believe that it is totally possible to cut through the noise. Many of our artist friends have done just … Continue Reading
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“A teacher is crazy if they do it.”
We get this question a lot from beginners. Well, I guess it’s more of a statement. How do I start? I’m terrified of making a mistake! The canvas is intimidating, no doubt. We all want to do the best job we can. Even in a workshop, though, -- with lots of folks around -- especially in a workshop -- you can … Continue Reading
The Bill Alexander Story
The Bill Alexander Story – Tales of the City
It was four A.M. on an early February morning. No one was in the emergency room but Bill and Margarete. Bill was having difficulty breathing. Working seven days a week, trying to maintain a hectic teaching schedule had finally taken its toll. The ER doctor told Bill he needed to be in a hospital. Bill couldn't afford the $12.00 required for admittance. They were sitting, alone, trying to figure … [Read More...]