My wife and I attended an art exhibit last weekend. One of the reasons I wanted to attend was not only for the subject matter but to examine the paintings up close. Some of these paintings were almost one hundred years old. I wanted to inspect the condition of the paint. Do you see those “bumps” in the above painting? As the painting dries, water … [Read more...]
Why angle is so important!
We asked why this picture was so important. Here's the answer from Alexander Master Artist Tom Anderson from the sketching course we're giving away as one of the free bonuses in our new "You Can Paint" Master Class. We'll post other excerpts from the sketching course later this week. You can find out more information about our Master Class at this link. … [Read more...]
“It is not your painting anymore!”
Bill grew up as a peasant in a feudal society. Later, as a young man, he was subject to the totalitarian regime of a group of thugs and madmen! He was told what to do almost from the day he was born until he left his homeland and began a new life in North America. (Think, for a moment, about the courage it took to leave everything behind!) Right or wrong Bill made up his own … [Read more...]
The power of creating!
To create a world of your own design...to put anything you want on the canvas is a great feeling. Honestly, sometimes that's an overwhelming feeling. The easiest way to deal with "canvas block" is to start with something simple and change just a few elements. Move the horizon up or down just a bit. Add an extra tree in the painting. Maybe change the shade of color of the sky. … [Read more...]
The Path to Wisdom
There once was a teacher who had many students. He helped his students find their way through life by following the Golden Rule. He got his knowledge from the sun. There was another teacher who also had many students. He helped his students find their way through life by following the rule of providing service to others. He got his knowledge from the earth. There was … [Read more...]
“You need the opposite color!”
We've posted this idea before but it can't be emphasized enough. This technique is what will set your paintings apart from every other artist out there. Bill was a master of color. … [Read more...]
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