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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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
A master of truth and beauty
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
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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 – Hard Times
"Maybe one of the reasons that landscapes are so popular is because living in the country is the most natural thing. Even city people like to go back to the country. It’s a kind of instinct. The country is still the beginning of people on earth. The earth smells fresh, and after a rain, it has a sweetness on its breath. Every day is a joy with a special kind of color, a bursting of oranges in … [Read More...]