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...]
Alexander Art’s Daily Tips Day 395 Tom
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...]
Daily Tips Day 441 Bill
Vertical and Horizontal Strokes in the Distance. Have you ever seen the Grand Canyon? If you have, you probably remember how vast and spectacular it is. It seems to go on forever and ever. There are large cliffs so far away that they appear to be tiny, yet we know they are not. In this video, Bill is going to paint the distant side of the canyon. Notice how little … [Read more...]
Daily Tips Day 443 Bill
Bill has some timely advice for everyone. In this video, Bill continues to create his distant cliffs. While you watch him paint I suggest you listen very closely to what he has to say. If you have read Bill's Autobiography you know that as a young man, he was forced to participate in World War 2. He talked about the fact that he was not a fighter. He always said, "I am … [Read more...]
Daily Tips Day 445 Lowell
Lowell carefully steps through how to create a poppy. This video is a little longer than usual. During one of Buck's Critique Class, the subject of painting a poppy came up. So I looked through our archives and found this video where Lowell demonstrates and explains so well each step of the process. The only thing I would add to what Lowell will tell you is to notice … [Read more...]
Daily Tips Day 455 Bill
What does Bill mean when he says "make a closer color?" Bill continues his work on his Grand Canyon Painting. He already painted the distant cliffs and plateaus. He starts out saying he is going to mix a "closer color." What does that even mean? Have you ever looked off in the distance as you drive down the road? Next time you do, notice what you see. You will find … [Read more...]
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