Bill shares an important concept in painting...destroying your edges. Notice the bottom edge of the snowdrift that Bill is painting. That doesn't look very natural does it? That's not how it appears in "Mother Nature". Bill shows you how to fix that to make your paintings more realistic. … [Read more...]
“Don’t be shy!”
Bill demonstrates the artistry of creating a raindrop with perfectly painted highlights in a single stroke. It's a marvelous technique that showcases his expertise and mastery. But here's where the magic truly happens: Bill encounters a mistake. Yes, my friend, even the most skilled artists are human and stumble upon unexpected challenges! However, his remarkable mindset sets … [Read more...]
A little bit of an abstract feeling…
As more you will paint, as more you let go! -- Bill Alexander Bill is not trying to put down realist painters, he's only saying that you need to develop your own style of painting. It's your uniqueness that you transfer to the canvas that makes your paintings interesting...that makes your paintings more valuable...more marketable! … [Read more...]
“…like a frosty rim around the tree.”
Watch how Bill highlights this tree, and how loose he keeps the details. You need an open brush to make this happen and a very light touch. Most cheaply made brushes won't stay open and you end up with mud around your trees instead of this delicate lace-like highlighting. Pay particularly attention to what Bill says right at the very end of the clip when he says "we walk … [Read more...]
The same spot forever!
Bill gives you a simple tip on how to keep your palette organized. Bill used the same palette layout that the Renaissance Old Masters used such as Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael and Michelangelo. Bill knew what he was doing. He had been schooled by the best. … [Read more...]
“A certain thickness sticks nice!”
It's all about the thickness of your paint. You start with a thick paint, then you thin it down as you add more layers on top. How many layers can you put on a painting? More than you think, if you start with the right paint and then manage it throughout the painting. In Bill's videos he's generally using just two layers of paint, but those who really know how to use … [Read more...]
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