If art doesn't make you happy...if art doesn't make you healthy...if art don't give you a better tomorrow...don't play art! -- Bill Alexander … [Read more...]
Bring the best out!
Bill discusses an important concept in painting that is often overlooked. Bill said it first, "In order to show light you need dark." In this case, he puts the light behind the dark mountain, but he could have easily reversed the colors. Bill often talks about the need to use contrasting colors to show objects correctly. … [Read more...]
Did you have your morning laugh?
Bill gives you some great advice for getting a good start to your day. Don't let the news of the day get you down. Remember YOU are in control of yourself...no one else! … [Read more...]
“You outsmart your canvas!”
Bill shares two important lessons in this video clip. The first, of course, is to plan ahead -- know what you are going to put on the canvas before you start. From a practical perspective, that means, if you plan to paint along with Bill, watch the video before you start to paint. In fact, watch it multiple times. You need to know what Bill is going to do before he does it on … [Read more...]
“You have something in your mind…”
Bill explains why he developed his method of oil painting. Folks who think Bill was only about painting fast miss the boat entirely! As Bill's viewers, we are blessed that he can explain complex concepts in the twenty-eight minutes he had for his television show. Of course, Bill didn't paint like he did on television when he created artwork for sale. As many of you know, who … [Read more...]
Mini lesson on perspective
Bill gives a mini lesson on perspective by explaining one of the key elements. Can you name the others? … [Read more...]
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