Bill shows us how to create perspective in his painting by adding a road. Today Bill adds perspective by creating a road in his painting. Notice how the road widens as it comes closer to you, the viewer. Also, notice how Bill is able to make the road look like it is laying flat. He adds some foliage along the road as well. Bill places the strongest color of foliage closer … [Read more...]

Imagination... Continues Buck begins his painting called "Imagination." Remember a while ago we shared a tip with Bill and Buck walking together along the Willamette River? Bill asked Buck to paint the scene they saw, in the Wintertime. Buck loves to paint on a primed canvas. The color he chooses depends on what he wants the overall painting to look like. Sometimes he lets … [Read more...]

Imagination... Continues Buck begins his painting called "Imagination." Remember a while ago we shared a tip with Bill and Buck walking together along the Willamette River? Bill asked Buck to paint the scene they saw, in the Wintertime. Buck loves to paint on a primed canvas. The color he chooses depends on what he wants the overall painting to look like. Sometimes he lets … [Read more...]

Imagination... Continues Buck begins his painting called "Imagination." Remember a while ago we shared a tip with Bill and Buck walking together along the Willamette River? Bill asked Buck to paint the scene they saw, in the Wintertime. Buck loves to paint on a primed canvas. The color he chooses depends on what he wants the overall painting to look like. Sometimes he lets … [Read more...]

A long-haired dog is Easier to Paint than a Short Haired Dog? What? Today we have a special treat for you. Sharon Perkins, a guest artist on Bill's Television Series 14 shows us how to prepare the canvas to paint her dog "Spot." Points To Consider: Sharon created the sketch by using a projector. She just sketched around the outline of the photo of Spot. She cut … [Read more...]

Bill shows us how to do the most important thing... establish the story of your painting. Though Bill won't be painting today, he will teach a valuable lesson. He talks about having a thought in his mind that he wants to paint.. Notice he talks about the mood of the painting. It isn't just a day for a walk, it is a Sunday walk. He talks about what is happening while … [Read more...]