Bill taught techniques so that his students could go on and create their own art! This was important to Bill...that his students would put their own creative power into their art...not just copy him. Copying a master is a great way to learn. But there comes a time when you need to break away and start your own creative process. That's when true learning begins! … [Read more...]
“I was born with a brush and a violin!”
Bill shares a bit of his early experience in painting. He gives us a clue why he developed his method of oil painting. Bill tells us, again, that it took him fifty or sixty years to perfect his technique. If it took Bill this long, you can cut yourself some slack when you run into obstacles learning Bill's method of oil painting. You can read Bill's entire story on our site … [Read more...]
I can perform better!
What I do usually, I will say 'I have an almighty palette', and 'Look at that almighty paint', and 'Look at that almighty brush', and when I talk like that, automatically, I boost my inside, I bring myself up to a standard where I can perform better! -- Bill Alexander Bill understood the idea of mindset and he certainly understood the concept of creative power. Bill talked … [Read more...]
“If I had more time!”
What is Bill trying to tell us in this video clip? This isn't about the time issue although when Bill had more time, his paintings were richer and his teaching much deeper. We have many of Bill's longer videos in our Silver membership. Bill is telling us how we can make our paintings more interesting. Interesting paintings sell! The time constraints of his television … [Read more...]
Check your bags – Part 2
C. S. Lewis said, “We are what we believe we are.” What we believe is based on our experiences…the events that shape our lives. For example, if we succeeded at something in the past, we can develop the mindset that we are successful human beings. If we failed, we could grow up believing we are failures. Last time we talked about creating a new future. As we march toward that … [Read more...]
“I didn’t wash my brush!”
Yep...Bill made mistakes...just like all of us. It's a part of Bill that endears him to us. He would point out his mistakes because he wanted to make sure that you would avoid them. Just as important...he wanted to show you how to fix the problem if it happened to you. … [Read more...]
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