Why does the brush have to be dry? This is an important question with which many wet-on-wet painters struggle. Bill says, "It's (the brush) got to be dry otherwise we can not paint on that!" Paint on what? Bill is talking about that bottom layer of paint. Wet-on-wet is about painting in layers...paint on top of paint. As Alexander Master Artist Tom Anderson states in our … [Read more...]
Bluebonnet Lane
We breathed the fragrance...and soaked up all the slow rhythms of Mother Nature. -- Bill Alexander Please enjoy this new work by Alexander Master Artist Tom Anderson. The Bluebonnet is the Texas State flower. … [Read more...]
There is a better tomorrow!
Bill talked about "a better tomorrow" in many of his videos. He saw a lot of tragedy in his life. He faced obstacles that would make most people cower in fear. Yet he overcame those obstacles and brought a message of hope that all of us would work together to make this world a better place. … [Read more...]
Values and Change
Last time we talked about the importance of the right mindset to achieve success. We're going to discuss two related ideas in this article. Value Creation Proposition The key concept behind the Value Creation Proposition is simple. It states that before you get opportunity you have to create value. Wimpy, from the Popeye cartoons, always said, "I'll gladly pay you Tuesday … [Read more...]
“…the secret is…let it disappear in the dark.”
Bill shares an important concept in painting...destroying your edges. Notice the bottom edge of the snowdrift that Bill is painting. That doesn't look very natural does it? That's not how it appears in "Mother Nature". Bill shows you how to fix that to make your paintings more realistic. … [Read more...]
“Don’t be shy!”
Bill demonstrates the artistry of creating a raindrop with perfectly painted highlights in a single stroke. It's a marvelous technique that showcases his expertise and mastery. But here's where the magic truly happens: Bill encounters a mistake. Yes, my friend, even the most skilled artists are human and stumble upon unexpected challenges! However, his remarkable mindset sets … [Read more...]
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