That’s a dumb idea! Nobody wants a painter on television. -- Bill Alexander Technology fascinated Bill. He was still giving demonstrations in department stores. He marveled at the rows and rows of televisions on display. He thought about using television to teach viewers how to paint. This quote, from his autobiography, "The Bill Alexander Story" shows Bill's foresight. … [Read more...]
A better tomorrow
I want to help give people the power of living toward a better tomorrow. -- Bill Alexander … [Read more...]
“Creative power is like…
Creative power is like water pressure. it’s always there inside of you, you just have to draw it up. It’s there in every heart, if you just turn it around a bit and give it some direction. -- Bill Alexander … [Read more...]
“I see it already finished.”
I talk to myself so much, and I brainwash myself so much, that I see it already finished. -- Bill Alexander We've talked before about how Bill creates a clear picture in his mind before he starts to paint. Bill developed that ability over a lifetime of work so that it became second nature to him. Rest assured Bill never had "Artists' Block". OK, I made up that term. Let's … [Read more...]
“I could have done better.”
Ever have doubts about your artwork? You're in good company. This was Michelangelo's comment on his work on the Sistine Chapel. It's the striving for perfection that gives us meaning in life. There is an idea in Yoga that you compare yourself to what you were the day before. Measure your growth day by day. Trying to compare yourself to others is a waste of time. Realize you can … [Read more...]
Quote for 7/29/15
Field by Elizabeth Lies … [Read more...]