The power of being here on earth - that almighty power should grab you - load yourself with power already! -- Bill Alexander Bill believed that art was the way to release the creative power that dwells in us. Creative power energizes us to do great things. Bill believed that self expression through art could empower everyone to become their best. Bill dedicated his life to … [Read more...]
“…without dark there is no light.”
Bill often makes this comment during his videos because it is so important and so basic to great art. In order to create the illusion of light in your painting you often have to surround it with dark. This was called chiaroscuro by the "Old Masters" and Bill understood not only the term but the technique. If you look at some of his candle paintings, you can see his mastery at … [Read more...]
Giving without limits
Note: We're taking a break from our series on paint this week. We'll return to our series next week. I was rereading Joe Karbo's book, "The Lazy Man's Way to Riches”, on Friday. In the beginning of the book he asserts, "You are now on your way to having everything in the world you really want!" He makes a point of explaining why he used "everything" and not … [Read more...]
…the mountains talk to you.”
Bill now works on the shadow side of the closest mountain. He uses exactly the same technique when highlighting with white. We're going to let you in on one of Bill's secrets. We've talked before about keeping your base mountain layer thin. You can see Bill did that with this mountain. Bill's secret, though, was to work on another part of the painting while a different … [Read more...]
“…I just let that paint fly on…”
Notice Bill's palette knife technique. He is allowing the paint to be pulled off the knife onto the canvas. There is no heavy pressure on the knife, just a delicate, light touch. The paint is thick enough, and the under layer is thin enough, that the two layers to work together beautifully. This is a technique well worth practicing if you want your mountains to show that … [Read more...]
“…I get a lot of love letters.”
Do you want to be a successful artist? Listen to what Bill says. "I like to be in good close touch with people..." Bill loved his fans. Bill read every single letter his fans sent him. Did you know that Margarete, his wife, used to respond personally to each letter? … [Read more...]
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