It Happens To All of Us...Eventually! Has this happened to you? A painting that you really love that you either painted yourself or someone has given you, gets sliced! Canvas seems so sturdy... until it isn't. It doesn't take much to put a hole in a canvas. Possibly because it is stretched so tightly. Well, you don't have to worry about it anymore. Today Tom will show you … [Read more...]

How Does Bill Get Depth In His Paintings? Bill was passionate about the beauty in the world. If you have had a chance to watch his biography you will know that he was born into darkness and suffered many atrocities throughout his life. Yet, he was still known in America as the "happy painter." How did that happen? Bill decided to use the darkness in his life to show the … [Read more...]

"A New Building, Will Not Sell!" Today's Video Tip comes from a technique video that we never released. Today he will go more in-depth than normal because he won't finish a complete painting. Years ago I had the opportunity to visit Bill at his home in Canada. The thing that stood out to me was that Bill had built several little buildings around his property. A home for … [Read more...]

"A New Building, Will Not Sell!" Today's Video Tip comes from a technique video that we never released. Today he will go more in-depth than normal because he won't finish a complete painting. Years ago I had the opportunity to visit Bill at his home in Canada. The thing that stood out to me was that Bill had built several little buildings around his property. A home for … [Read more...]

Master Artist Lowell Speers Bill Alexander was our first Master Artist to blaze the trail for art instruction on PBS. Next came Lowell Speers our Floral Master Artist. Lowell could paint anything but what he became known for was his florals which he so effortlessly painted. We have PBS to thank for bringing art to all of us. If it wasn't for art how-to shows that aired … [Read more...]

If a Picture is Worth 1000 Words... What is a Video Worth? it is difficult to see just exactly how Lowell paints leaves because he had to paint them so fast. Today's Video provides a different learning experience. Watch Lowell in slow motion while listening to music. Then add beautiful rose leaves to your painting and notice just how much better your artwork … [Read more...]