A Special Gift For You. Nature's Bounty by Bill Alexander. Today's Video is a full PBS episode by Bill Alexander. We are grateful for you, our Alexander Family, and want to share this great project with you. It is a unique technique, unlike the normal paintings that Bill painted. How might you use these painting techniques to create YOUR masterpiece? We hope you … [Read more...]

I didn't know that!. We have a weekly zoom class with Tom Anderson. He teaches old master techniques through a variety of subjects. But that is not all! Once a week we also meet so he can critique his student's work along the way. In this video, he was looking at Danielle's ocean scene. This was after the second session of painting so they are no where near done. Tom is … [Read more...]

"You have to have the dark to show the light." Bill Alexander. This video is a continuation of Bill's floral painting, Midnight Roses. We suggest you pay particular attention to the way Bill lays the paint on the canvas. Points To Consider: The paint on the canvas is wet. Bill is using very thick paint with a gentle touch. He lays the paint on the canvas as … [Read more...]

"Creating Form on the Handle of a Jug." Buck will continue to teach form by adding highlight and shadow to the handle of the jugs. Points To Consider: Buck is painting on a dry canvas. He starts with the darkest darks. (Alizarin Crimson and Burnt Umber.) Buck paints this quickly because he has little time, but suggests you take your time to keep the form of … [Read more...]

Don't be afraid of making a mistake. In this video, Tom was teaching our Beyond Master Class.  As he was painting he accidentally picked up green paint in his brush and placed it on the canvas where he didn't want green paint.  He didn't panic because he knew how to change it. Points To Consider: Tom moves the green paint to other areas on the canvas. He wants … [Read more...]

Keep this in mind and your perspective will be spot on. A while back we had an event featuring Tom Anderson.  He taught a painting project called "Snowtime."  Not only did he offer great instruction for free, but he also offered to review anyone's painting that painted along with him.  We have learned that one way to become a better artist, quicker, is to be taught and … [Read more...]