Bill shows us how to create perspective in his painting by adding a second row of trees. Today Bill will continue to teach us by painting a second row of trees and by adding reflections. As I watched Bill hurry when he was told by the floor director that he was about out of time, I couldn't help but think of how great it would be if Bill was alive today and we could … [Read more...]

Bill shows us how to create perspective in his painting by adding a second row of trees. Today Bill will continue to teach us by painting a second row of trees and by adding reflections. As I watched Bill hurry when he was told by the floor director that he was about out of time, I couldn't help but think of how great it would be if Bill was alive today and we could … [Read more...]

Imagination... Continues We hope you are enjoying watching Buck paint this beautiful snow scene. Notice how little paint he uses. You can tell he is using little paint by the sound of the brush against a dry canvas. There is a "scratchy" sound. Bill Alexander used to say "You paint with your ear!" We now know what he meant. PLUS: So whenever you’re ready…here are a few … [Read more...]

Sharon adds even more highlights to bring "Spot" to life! Sharon Perkins continues to paint her dog "Spot." Today she will add a lighter value to bring out some well-lit areas. Points To Consider: Sharon mixes the new color next to the other colors on her palette, so she knows what to expect when she goes to the canvas. She loads the color on her brush but wipes … [Read more...]

Bill shows us how to create perspective in his painting by adding a row of trees. Today Bill will show you how to create a row of "planted" trees. It is a great lesson on perspective. He uses color, size, and placement to show perspective. Points To Consider: Closer trees are larger and appear further apart. Bill uses the dark to define the trunks but uses the … [Read more...]

Bill shows us how to create perspective in his painting by adding a row of trees. Today Bill will show you how to create a row of "planted" trees. It is a great lesson on perspective. He uses color, size, and placement to show perspective. Points To Consider: Closer trees are larger and appear further apart. Bill uses the dark to define the trunks but uses the … [Read more...]