Bill knew his colors. He could take, from his imagination, what he saw in nature and create the colors he wanted right on his palette. In this painting he wants to create the effect of sun highlighting part of the stream. This is a skill you will develop over time. In the meantime, watch Bill and learn how he uses colors to create the marvelous lighting effects in his … [Read more...]
Use the Right Colors to Create a Beautiful Lighting Effect: Bill Shows Us How
Hi There, We hope you're feeling inspired and embracing the art world with open arms. Today, we have something special to share—an opportunity to learn from the talented artist Bill Alexander. Though he is no longer with us, his legacy lives on through the amazing videos he created during his lifetime. Let's dive into his artistry and uncover his secret to mastering color … [Read more...]
“…you paint into the paint, and you make mud!”
We get comments on our YouTube videos and we get emails and comments on our website almost every day. Artists want to know why they can't paint like Bill. Of course, we know the reason -- they are using the wrong paint. Bill wanted to make sure his students would be successful. He spent most of his career searching for the right formula and the right ingredients for his … [Read more...]
“I want to sell it!”
As one who sold thousands of paintings in his lifetime, no one better understood what a painting needed to be marketable. In this clip, Bill gives you one tip he used to get his paintings off the gallery walls and the "happy buck" into his pocket. You can use this tip too! … [Read more...]
How to start a painting!
We've been talking about mindset and how to think about your painting for the last couple of weeks.. In this clip Bill talks about what he goes through in his mind before he starts to paint. You can see from this clip that Bill was always striving to be the best he could be. He held himself to a very high standard...he pursued excellence. That's what it takes to become a master … [Read more...]
“Peek Behind the Curtain: Bill Alexander’s Pre-Painting Rituals”
I hope this email finds you well! I wanted to share an exciting video clip with you today. It features the incredible artist Bill Alexander, who talked about what went on in his mind before he began painting. It's fascinating to glimpse into the thoughts and preparations of such a talented artist! In the video, Bill Alexander shared his strong desire to do his … [Read more...]
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