"It is an acknowledged fact, that we perceive errors in the works of others more readily than in our own." -- Leonardo da Vinci Is this an accurate statement? For master artists - maybe. How about the rest of us? I don't know about you, but the only thing I see in my work are mistakes. There seems to be no … Continue Reading
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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
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
“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 – Moving On
Like geese that head south each year, Bill and Margarete returned to Los Angeles every Winter. Even after they built Aldergrove, they never broke links with their friends to the south. It was more from necessity than anything else. They had to make sure that they earned enough money to maintain the artists’ colony. So for a couple of years, Bill and Margarete traveled up and down the West Coast of … [Read More...]