“This has to be done right!”
You see the difference? That's the way you should create. -- Bill Alexander Bill is highlighting the water runoff between the mountains. Every part of the painting is important -- even this little segment. Not only does he add the highlight but notice how he accentuates that highlight by darkening the lake reflection of the mountain on the right. … [Read more...]
“Everything I can do, you can do better!” — Bill Alexander
Bill has some fun with his producer, John Hartman. They get into an argument about which word should be used in Bill's opening song. Bill loved his fans. His shows contained encouragement, inspiration, motivation, and, of course, painting. … [Read more...]
Discovering something new
There is nothing like the joy of creating and discovering something new. -- Bill Alexander Bill loved "Mother Nature" and he loved being outdoors. Whether he was fishing or just out walking through the forests and hills near his home, Bill was always observing. Whether it was the way the sun splashed across a tree trunk or water rippling from a jumping trout, Bill … [Read more...]
“When you sign that almighty painting…”
When you sign that almighty painting you hear the thunder in the sky, you hear the echo from mountain to mountain, a new baby is born! -- Bill Alexander This is passion! This is creative power at work! This is what art is all about! … [Read more...]
It is YOUR painting!
So-called "fine artists" critiqued Bill quite harshly during his career for his style of oil painting. Bill developed his technique to create beautiful oil paintings quickly and easily. He needed to sell his work at a price that his customers could afford yet would allow him to earn a decent income. Bill and Margarete never seemed to have much money, but Bill earned enough to … [Read more...]
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