"The only thing I know is that I know nothing." "For we can only know that we know nothing, and a little knowledge is a dangerous thing." One of these quotes is attributed to Socrates. The other is to a Chinese philosopher who wrote one of the foundational texts of Taoism. Neither quote is easy to … Continue Reading
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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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I Learn to Create!
You got to nail it down; you have to frame it completely that you know what you are doing on that almighty canvas there. -- Bill Alexander Bill had a remarkable ability to see his paintings before he created them. How did he do it? What was Bill's secret? Bill was a student of Mother Nature. He was a … Continue Reading
The Bill Alexander Story
The Bill Alexander Story – More Students Arrive
Every night there was just a bit different, but every night there was always spirit, enthusiasm, and energy for art. Doris The students who came to Aldergrove were outgoing people committed to art. Doris was one of them. Her husband had left her and she was a waitress at a local coffee shop. Not having any money, she still wanted to study with Bill. Margarete enrolled her even though she … [Read More...]