"Bill Alexander's Inspiring Oil Painting Tutorial: Learn to Paint with Expert Guidance

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  • How to Paint a Candle on Black Canvas - Easy Oil Painting Tutorial by Bill Alexander
    In this video, Bill Alexander will show you how to paint a candle on black canvas. This easy oil painting tutorial is perfect for beginners and will teach you the basics of creating a masterpiece with oils!
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  • @RichardM1366
    @RichardM1366 Рік тому +2

    Bill had the ability to look at something and put it on the canvas. It is the sign of a true artist. It is a gift we all may have. You can paint. It is a great promise.

  • @raycroce
    @raycroce 4 роки тому +27

    A painting like this shows the actual distance between Bill Alexander and Bob Ross. Mr. Alexander a true artist in my opinion

    • @serxhiolukaj2895
      @serxhiolukaj2895 2 роки тому +7

      both are good

    • @bigman7877
      @bigman7877 Рік тому +2

      Both are

    • @seancrippen2167
      @seancrippen2167 11 місяців тому +1

      According to Bob he intentionally did not do his best painting on TV. Something about making it easier for his son to carry on after him.

    • @jaja8951
      @jaja8951 10 місяців тому +1

      @@seancrippen2167I am afraid to say that Bob Ross’s old partner Annette Kowalski’s has ALL…. the copyright to BR Incorporation foundation. I truly believe that the man was totally TURNED OVER shortly before he died. But, but Bob Ross was a Plagiarist when it comes to painting he completely copied Bill Alexander technique and I have NEVER purchased a BR piece of equipment since

    • @theears995
      @theears995 9 місяців тому +2

      @@jaja8951wet-on-wet wasn’t invented by Bill either 😂 Wet-on-wet was used by the Old Masters - it’s nothing new

  • @RADIUMGLASS
    @RADIUMGLASS Рік тому +6

    This painting is such a beauty and would fit in a room that is dark and candlelit.

  • @JasonBowen
    @JasonBowen 8 років тому +59

    Brilliant, he is such a great teacher I feel like I want to bounce some light around a painting now. :)

    • @dudeousmarcos2601
      @dudeousmarcos2601 8 років тому +3

      Jason! I have been painting for about 3 years. Back then, I did not know of Bill and I a never able to find full length Bob Ross videos online. So I watched your set on wet lessons. I have been selling paintings for about 2.5 years now. Would love to paint with you someday, but you are accrossed the pond in the UK and me in the USA. But thanks for your videos also!

  • @olgavina6852
    @olgavina6852 8 років тому +10

    Your Light as your Art, forever will be with us.

  • @CarlaFrederick-hw9zm
    @CarlaFrederick-hw9zm 5 місяців тому

    So much enjoyment, this will change the way I paint, he literally sculpts with paint. Love it.

    • @AAlexanderArt
      @AAlexanderArt  5 місяців тому

      Wonderful! Thank you for your comment.

  • @dyliaklatt
    @dyliaklatt 7 років тому +26

    Probably my very favorite of his many brilliant lessons.... His emotion is palpable and his technique for imbuing our art with our sentiments is superb. Thank you for continuing to share his uplifting and inspiring contributions to humanity thru these priceless art lessons. ♥️
    Did he ever do a version of this candle in a different color scheme than red?

    • @AAlexanderArt
      @AAlexanderArt  7 років тому +18

      Interestingly, we found, buried in our archives, about 150 color transparencies of some of Bill's paintings - many done in the 1960's and 1970's. There were at least two dozen paintings similar to this one, but with much more detail. It was clear Bill was experimenting with painting light and shadow. You can see his technique develop from one painting to the next. They were all done with the red color scheme. I wish we could post photos in the comments so I could show you some of them. We are still working on them. We'll post them on our website when we have them all scanned and categorized (alexanderart.com).

    • @jegr3398
      @jegr3398 2 роки тому

      @@AAlexanderArt Thanks

    • @jayjay-bz3rr
      @jayjay-bz3rr 2 роки тому +1

      @@AAlexanderArt Beautiful painting

    • @motthomas4220
      @motthomas4220 10 місяців тому

      👁👁

  • @sunnysim3583
    @sunnysim3583 7 років тому +36

    Found this guy after reading Bob Ross biography. I wish he and Ross could have lived forever, so that we can continue to see them today. Lovely, wonderful, inspiring people. Hopefully they are painting in heaven; the colours there are magnificent.

    • @paintsucker6970
      @paintsucker6970 4 роки тому

      @Patriotic Dandelions Who else would show aliens how to paint?

  • @SusanBishop555
    @SusanBishop555 7 років тому +15

    He is just beyond amazing. As he puts paint down I think...what is he doing? And then you see the result. He was a magician and I LOVE this painting.

    • @AAlexanderArt
      @AAlexanderArt  7 років тому +3

      Then you'll just love our website! (alexanderart.com/about/) Lots more videos of Bill and the other master artists he made famous. Join us!

    • @robyn9513
      @robyn9513 7 років тому +3

      Susan Bishop I agree, when I learned the secret of the Black Canvas, I enjoyed painting on one. It's really cool how the colors pop right out using oil paints. 😉

  • @stevebaker6305
    @stevebaker6305 3 роки тому +1

    love Bills energy !!! and fire it into the painting !!!! and to know he constantly deals with insecurities but attacks them with what he knows works in his art !!! Its my next adventure !!!

  • @vikasgarg17
    @vikasgarg17 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome, what I love most about Bill Alexander is the fact that even though he does a lot of landscape paintings, he does still lifes as well and flowers.

  • @odeb7924
    @odeb7924 Рік тому +1

    I love this guy! Take that Ross.

  • @kellyjones6066
    @kellyjones6066 2 роки тому +1

    This is the first time I have watched his painting, so inspiring!!!!
    I am in love with him and Bob Ross... I am so glad I found this channel!!!!

  • @hideentity1518
    @hideentity1518 8 років тому +5

    this is a masterpiece. real artist.

  • @itisistacyTarotReader
    @itisistacyTarotReader 6 років тому +3

    Did the painting in acrylics cause im out of white n yellow in oil. . came out great!!!

    • @AAlexanderArt
      @AAlexanderArt  6 років тому +1

      Bill only painted in oils. And yes, he warned against mixing yellow and blue to create green. He shows how to avoid that problem in one of his other videos.

  • @PratimaShri
    @PratimaShri 4 роки тому

    Wow! just speechless. I can't wait to paint now.

  • @luistriminio6708
    @luistriminio6708 8 років тому +4

    candle on black....it's amazing. ...guaooooo ...beautiful

  • @marifloyd1543
    @marifloyd1543 7 років тому +1

    Stunning!!!!!!

  • @glenncheney906
    @glenncheney906 2 роки тому +1

    This guy is great. Love his explanations. Haven't tried to paint it yet but sure will. Thank you, Bill.

  • @florarhea5623
    @florarhea5623 Рік тому

    Awesome instructor ! Thanks . Every time I have seen you paint I learn something new. God surely gave you a gift.

  • @ramonhernandez2742
    @ramonhernandez2742 Рік тому +1

    Thanks Mr. Alexander for sharing this great tutorial.

  • @giselsoto6154
    @giselsoto6154 8 років тому +2

    I indeed enjoyed it! Thank you for uploading this vid.

  • @Denver_Risley
    @Denver_Risley 6 років тому +3

    The pallet brace is such a good trick! I love it.

    • @robinnewton412
      @robinnewton412 5 років тому

      Thank you Bill! I have shaky hands with detail & rest my pinky on paper & canvas board. When you're standing at the "Almighty easel" it would be difficult. My lesson learned for today😉!!

  • @graemesingleton2604
    @graemesingleton2604 7 років тому +3

    Love it, The art and the enthusiasm , makes me want to try. Thank you.

  • @haleynicole2688
    @haleynicole2688 7 років тому

    Loved this!

  • @stefannyberg3203
    @stefannyberg3203 4 роки тому +1

    Amazing details, and great to see the technique being used for other things then just landscape scenes.

  • @elizabethfitzgerald2872
    @elizabethfitzgerald2872 3 роки тому +1

    Wow, great painting and you are so funny. Saw you a long time ago. Now I'm watching all you video's. Plus Lowell & Diane. Thank all 3 of you.

  • @olgavina1457
    @olgavina1457 6 років тому

    Brilliant, as always.

  • @stevevet3652
    @stevevet3652 6 років тому +5

    Taking nothing away from Bob Ross, I sure see a lot of William Alexander in Ross' videos. I sure wish I had a chance to met both artist.

    • @maggs131
      @maggs131 5 років тому +2

      William Alexander was bob ross's mentor and the first to use the term happy trees

  • @maldoori238
    @maldoori238 6 років тому +2

    I really enjoyed the video and learned from you. Many thanks for sharing this wonderful painting.

  • @MChoiM
    @MChoiM Рік тому

    Thanks. You are a wonderful teacher.

  • @davidknight114
    @davidknight114 5 років тому

    Love this man!!.

  • @herbalistics9261
    @herbalistics9261 6 років тому +1

    My goodness. I was sitting here watching you and I certainly wasn't saying...Oh my gosh what is he doing......I was saying Oh my goodness...he is such a great artist....You really paint very well...Love your work and most of all I love the way you talk to us...the way you teach is Fantastic...I am working on this painting myself now and hope to get it done well as I have you for my teacher. I thank you.!

  • @jimburns6232
    @jimburns6232 5 років тому +1

    Fantastic painting by a fantastic teacher.

  • @germanshepherd8187
    @germanshepherd8187 2 роки тому

    Brilliant! Awesome! Fanrastic!...genius!

  • @lunathedumpsterfire
    @lunathedumpsterfire 8 років тому +1

    Absolutely beautiful! 😍

  • @MuskwatiBlogspot
    @MuskwatiBlogspot 8 років тому +7

    Long live Sir! You're the light that bounces out our imagination, making it dance!!! And FIRE IN! FIRE IN!!!!...THANK YOU!!!!

    • @Tsuruta1
      @Tsuruta1 8 років тому

      The year 1997

    • @3333sweetie
      @3333sweetie 7 років тому +1

      He's painting wonderful paintings in heaven/the spirit world now.

    • @3333sweetie
      @3333sweetie 7 років тому

      ***** But his spirit lives on

    • @3333sweetie
      @3333sweetie 7 років тому

      ***** Maybe both.

  • @kopel4384
    @kopel4384 5 років тому +2

    loving the oompa

  • @MultiRusty50
    @MultiRusty50 10 місяців тому

    A fantastic artist. Beautiful

  • @isabellecox6024
    @isabellecox6024 5 років тому

    Wow! i am very impressed! What a gift from God!

  • @williaeshiabrown2745
    @williaeshiabrown2745 5 років тому +3

    I really love this. I hope when I attempt it will be nearly as nice as this.

  • @jwh475ezc
    @jwh475ezc 9 місяців тому

    19:00, what a relief when he did that. I was getting worried about the candle floating in mid air lol. Beautiful, simple painting, I love the textures.

  • @antoinetteteglovic7669
    @antoinetteteglovic7669 3 роки тому

    Thank you Bill, where ever you are.

  • @michelbeaulieu6208
    @michelbeaulieu6208 2 роки тому +1

    This painting is just amazing .

  • @zairdawn4622
    @zairdawn4622 6 років тому +2

    wow simply beautiful..love it you are so talented I love you :) Just the way you are!

  • @lovemust
    @lovemust 7 років тому

    Omagaaaaddd this is just awesome!!! Pure common sen as he said it.. ilove itttt

  • @likeitism
    @likeitism 6 років тому

    AMAZING!!

  • @bennettstephenson9090
    @bennettstephenson9090 5 років тому

    Beautiful!

  • @jaja8951
    @jaja8951 10 місяців тому

    I have just discovered this guy called Bill Alexander and I have studied the wet on wet technique but My Goodness this painting is just out of this world. R.I.P.
    Bill Alexander (it’s this year that is Bill’s 25th year since God called him)

  • @elacimachowska5761
    @elacimachowska5761 4 роки тому

    Fantastic lesson.Thank you. I like your painting.

  • @rossicollier8537
    @rossicollier8537 5 років тому

    Love it 😍

  • @arualsetnom2605
    @arualsetnom2605 8 років тому +1

    Thanks so much. What a guy!!!!

  • @phillydog17
    @phillydog17 5 років тому

    Love this guy!

  • @shadiashawly8750
    @shadiashawly8750 8 років тому +1

    ❤️❤️❤️woooooow

  • @halsaufschneider1446
    @halsaufschneider1446 6 років тому +21

    Amazing. It looks like the candle is actually emitting some light. This is art. Not the modern abstract bullcrap you can't barely identify!
    There is barely anything more mesmerizing, than watching a true master doing his work. That goes not only for painting.

  • @gregrobinson87804Apple
    @gregrobinson87804Apple 7 років тому

    Learned a lot. Thank you.

  • @TaterChip91
    @TaterChip91 3 роки тому

    This is the video that first introduced me to Bill alexander.

  • @designimpact5402
    @designimpact5402 7 років тому

    i love it!!!!

  • @queercowboah8574
    @queercowboah8574 3 роки тому

    I’m gotten try this in the near future but I’m absolutely love this man!

  • @DaRealKing303
    @DaRealKing303 5 років тому

    I love this man.

  • @mrskhankhan6512
    @mrskhankhan6512 7 років тому +1

    Mind blowing

  • @bluegenes801
    @bluegenes801 7 років тому +110

    bill in the morning, bob in the evening.

    • @tchoate14
      @tchoate14 5 років тому +8

      Yes! Thank you for saying it perfectly.

    • @moonbubbles3046
      @moonbubbles3046 5 років тому +3

      Brilliant

    • @rodneyclark9332
      @rodneyclark9332 5 років тому +7

      😄 This is an awesome comment

    • @robinnewton412
      @robinnewton412 5 років тому +14

      Bill is so excited & silly at times, he makes me smile. Bob is so soothing, personal, & I love his stories...he makes me smile. What a great pair of artists!

    • @ieldepiel
      @ieldepiel 3 роки тому +2

      Sativa vs indica

  • @sarasagopinath6885
    @sarasagopinath6885 7 років тому

    Really amazing art. So informative also.Your explanations are very interesting and can pick up easily. Thank you very much sir.

  • @kristintheartist
    @kristintheartist 8 років тому +1

    beautiful!

  • @shubhammittal717
    @shubhammittal717 5 років тому +2

    You are truely awesome sir

  • @maytecastillovaldivia7625
    @maytecastillovaldivia7625 8 місяців тому

    Que preciosidad de pintura , muy elegante, gracias Maestro 🎉

  • @josephineblanc9801
    @josephineblanc9801 6 років тому +1

    Brillant I will try that candle painting thankyou really enjoyed I'm only learning Josephine ☘️

  • @pyconsable
    @pyconsable 8 років тому +3

    Very good and easy to follow

  • @joycegodin8912
    @joycegodin8912 10 місяців тому +1


    I
    Love the painting you are wonderfully talented

  • @sharonpimento3257
    @sharonpimento3257 8 років тому

    Wow, luv it ; )

  • @bitobito6366
    @bitobito6366 7 років тому

    whao thank you awesome painting

  • @olgavina1457
    @olgavina1457 6 років тому

    He was and continuous be, the great and generous artistic human being.

  • @marie-jopalau3459
    @marie-jopalau3459 2 роки тому

    Dear. Alexender your candle is very beautiful made with the love of the art and your great talent of painter and overall your humour yes your great humour

  • @avaatash8674
    @avaatash8674 6 років тому +2

    He is a fantastic artist

  • @kesterkanyala7718
    @kesterkanyala7718 5 років тому

    Good, nice and beautiful work...!! Thanks Alexander and God forgive you and stay at rest in peacefully place....

  • @LawrenceAngeleMusic
    @LawrenceAngeleMusic Рік тому

    This was great ty

  • @autumnwinds8636
    @autumnwinds8636 5 років тому

    Mr. Alexander may God bless you today and every day. :)

  • @mkivy
    @mkivy 4 роки тому

    I miss u sir...what a wonderful man and inspiration!

  • @PaulPerryArgentina
    @PaulPerryArgentina 4 роки тому +1

    What an interesting character! Fun to watch indeed...

  • @maitreyeehira3463
    @maitreyeehira3463 5 років тому

    Waoooo..
    I love it

  • @jayjay-bz3rr
    @jayjay-bz3rr 2 роки тому

    Beautiful painting

  • @alokmisra9403
    @alokmisra9403 3 роки тому +1

    Dear sir for you it might be a very simple painting but I got along with you and I painted something awfully absurd.but this is what you have given me.and you know what Inspiration.

  • @luisbito8391
    @luisbito8391 6 років тому

    man you awesome talent is real master

  • @sweethomes674
    @sweethomes674 Рік тому

    Beautiful 😊

  • @KRGraphicsCG
    @KRGraphicsCG 3 роки тому

    This is very interesting to watch... and also I will be painting on a black canvas using Alizarin Crimson and it is good to know that it will show up on the canvas just fine

  • @shahseem1927
    @shahseem1927 Рік тому +1

    Very nice Artist. I wish i would have known him earlier. May his soul rest in peace.

  • @rashmigupta4097
    @rashmigupta4097 6 років тому

    superb !!

  • @anaghasawant759
    @anaghasawant759 2 роки тому +1

    Really fantastic

  • @lyneqc7805
    @lyneqc7805 7 років тому +4

    Any accent art is art

  • @buitreloco1236
    @buitreloco1236 6 років тому +3

    You are my favorite and amazing teatcher...!

    • @AAlexanderArt
      @AAlexanderArt  6 років тому +1

      Lots more Bill on our website: alexanderart.com/portfolio-type/bill-alexander/

  • @shannonreeves5450
    @shannonreeves5450 8 років тому +5

    I can't wait to paint this

  • @tehmaszohra9445
    @tehmaszohra9445 7 років тому

    awesome so beautiful.

  • @zaphodbeeblerock
    @zaphodbeeblerock 2 роки тому +2

    oh wow ...

  • @cappystrano1
    @cappystrano1 7 років тому

    Vonderful!

  • @noornabila3458
    @noornabila3458 5 років тому

    my dear Alexander very very nice art

  • @pgm5693
    @pgm5693 Рік тому

    great!

  • @JonnyBarmCake
    @JonnyBarmCake 7 місяців тому +1

    The master. Nothing else to be said.

  • @samnbandana6346
    @samnbandana6346 5 років тому +3

    He made the candle with one almighty stroke

  • @lutherminor5161
    @lutherminor5161 7 років тому

    love him.!

  • @yu-lingsing1264
    @yu-lingsing1264 7 років тому

    What an amazing teacher! An inspiration.