As more you will paint, as more you let go! -- Bill Alexander Bill is not trying to put down realist painters, he's only saying that you need to develop your own style of painting. It's your uniqueness that you transfer to the canvas that makes your paintings interesting...that makes your paintings more valuable...more marketable! … [Read more...]
“…like a frosty rim around the tree.”
Watch how Bill highlights this tree, and how loose he keeps the details. You need an open brush to make this happen and a very light touch. Most cheaply made brushes won't stay open and you end up with mud around your trees instead of this delicate lace-like highlighting. Pay particularly attention to what Bill says right at the very end of the clip when he says "we walk … [Read more...]
Mindset
In our last article, we wrote about the importance of setting a path to excellence. Earlier, we wrote about how you need a vision to achieve your goals. This article is about the element that binds these two ideas together. Strategic Coach Dan Sullivan stated recently that, "The biggest mistake anyone can make is that there is something else more important … [Read more...]
“You create a happy painting!”
Think for a second how you can affect the lives of others. A happy painting that brings joy to others every day of their life! What special people you are as artists! … [Read more...]
Have a good start!
Bill gives you some excellent advice for starting your day! … [Read more...]
Path to excellence
When I retired I knew I wanted to paint, but I had no idea how to start. It seemed like there were a million "How to Paint" videos on YouTube. I realized, after a while, they were, in fact, "Watch me Paint" videos. There was no, or little, teaching. I bought a lot of art supplies and got frustrated when I tried to use them. Like most beginners, because I bought cheap art … [Read more...]
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