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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You were too big a boy or girl to have mommy leave a light on. There were no "nightlights" plugged into wall outlets back in those days. You … Continue Reading
Light!
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 … Continue Reading
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The fountain and the water-jar!
He who can go to the fountain does not go to the water-jar. — Leonardo da Vinci Bill started painting when he was 14. That was his job as an apprentice to the carriage-maker in the village in which he grew up. He painted the carriages with decorative doodles and scenes of country life. Bill's interest in … Continue Reading
The Bill Alexander Story
The Bill Alexander Story – Tales of the City
It was four A.M. on an early February morning. No one was in the emergency room but Bill and Margarete. Bill was having difficulty breathing. Working seven days a week, trying to maintain a hectic teaching schedule had finally taken its toll. The ER doctor told Bill he needed to be in a hospital. Bill couldn't afford the $12.00 required for admittance. They were sitting, alone, trying to figure … [Read More...]