Light is the most important thing for every artist. Light is always there, in the mountains, in the grass, in the water, out in the open, into the shadow and out of it. As a painter, you have to learn to play with light, to play with colors, and to feel its movement. That’s what makes a complete artist. To … Continue Reading
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The last Renaissance Man?
A "polymath" is a person whose expertise spans many domains - or subject areas. Leonardo was a polymath. He lived during the Renaissance, so … Continue Reading
Learning To See
In the book, "Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain", Dr. Betty Edwards discusses how artists see the world. She states: "Drawing is a curious … Continue Reading
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The Master’s Apprentice
Duane began his martial arts career as a teenager. He progressed through the ranks until he became a black belt in Isshinryu Karate. The more he studied, though, the more he felt something was missing. He wanted to learn more than his instructors could teach him. Duane's father was a preacher, and his … Continue Reading
The Bill Alexander Story
The Bill Alexander Story – Television
Although Bill didn't realize it at the time, he was about to start down a path to unimaginable fame. This path presented itself to Bill - he didn't seek it out. At the age when many people were preparing to retire, Bill was just beginning. Television Television was reaching a high point in the late 1960's and early 1970's. Local television stations were popping up everywhere. A new public … [Read More...]