Mother Nature is a good teacher -- on the Colorado River, or in Montana, or Utah, or anywhere just outside the cities. If you can learn to love your land, you will become a good member of the society -- of the wonderful country in which you live. You have love in your heart, and you create beautiful songs and paintings about the land. -- Bill Alexander … [Read more...]
America!
America is like a big, big park and Nature is always at work just around the corner of the town or city. -- Bill Alexander Bill loved America. His autobiography speaks to the wonder and beauty of our country. Bill developed a love for Mother Nature from an early age. In spite of the poverty and devastation in which he grew up, he always found solace and comfort in Mother … [Read more...]
Can Art Save The World?
Bill's background is, no doubt, unmatched by almost any other artist. As we have related on our website, Bill, as a child, grew up in the aftermath of the First World War. He described playing amongst the debris of war. He recounted childhood friends killed by deserted ordinance. Bill grew up in abject poverty in a feudal society. He was a member of a peasant class who … [Read more...]
“By the San Francisco Bay”
"By the San Francisco Bay" by Alexander Master Artist Tom Anderson … [Read more...]
“The power of being here on earth…”
The power of being here on earth - that almighty power should grab you - load yourself with power already! -- Bill Alexander Bill believed that art was the way to release the creative power that dwells in us. Creative power energizes us to do great things. Bill believed that self expression through art could empower everyone to become their best. Bill dedicated his life to … [Read more...]
“Nobody wants a painter on television.”
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...]