Bill what makes artists special. As you paint you think a lot about the image on the canvas. You become one with the painting. The objects appear real almost as if you could talk to them. Your mind runs wild with ideas. If this happens to you as the artist, imagine what happens in the mind of your viewer! Artists have that kind of power to make the viewer think - about their … [Read more...]
A Dream
This quote comes from Bill's autobiography and is about his childhood growing up in the aftermath of World War I. In spite of the poverty and desolation surrounding Bill, he found solace in Mother Nature. She was his muse throughout his life. … [Read more...]
“Start singing in your heart!”
There is a principle in psychology that says you are what you believe. You will behave according to the thoughts you put into your head. Bill gives you some great tips on what to put into your head (and your heart) before you start to paint! For more great tips and techniques, check out the huge book collection we have on our store site. Hundreds of ideas for painting … [Read more...]
Let’s build a new Garden of Eden.
If everyone could only think like this, the world would be the Garden of Eden. -- Bill Alexander Bill believed that love could save the world. He wanted, through his art, to build a new Garden of Eden. Join us in this wonderful medium of oil painting and learn how you can help create a better tomorrow for all of us! … [Read more...]
“…when it is ready…”
Bill had a unique ability to create in his mind. His painting was already completed before he put brush to canvas. You can do the same thing. Try this...close your eyes...imagine a scene...perhaps when you were at the beach this past summer...maybe in the mountains hiking...make that image come to life...what did you see...what did you hear...what fragrances can you … [Read more...]
“That is living power!”
Bill didn't mess around. He was relaxed and powerful at the canvas. His confidence came from nearly sixty years wielding the almighty brush! He developed techniques that can help any painter learn to paint with ease. Try our free "Paint with Bill" Art Course and find out how easy it is to learn to create beautiful oil paintings in the comfort of your own home. Release your … [Read more...]
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