As a former Alexander Art certified instructor, I can personally speak to how talented Bill Alexander was. He was an incredible teacher and an even better person. He wanted to teach everyone to paint. It was an absolute privilege to personally witness his skill and love of teaching and painting.
after watching Bob Ross and after knowing that Bob Ross was his student, I now understand that Bob not only stole Alexander's style of painting but also his personality!
@@dotconnector9708 I am the first wife of Bob Ross.. Vicky Ross .. Bob Ross started painting in Anchorage, Alaska while we were Stationed at Elmendorf , AFB.. he took a few instructions from Artist friend of ours. we were also stationed at Eilson , AFB, Fairbanks, Alaska our second tour in Alaska, which is where Bob and I invented the "Gold Pan" painting.. Bob had never met Bill Alexander or ever heard of Bill.. Bob painted Alaska scenery only, Bob had alway's wanted to be an artist, I remember the first painting's, he painted 3 - 5x7 paintings on velvet - they were good, except the mountains.. it took Bob some time to perfect the mountains , I kept encouraging him that it only takes practice .. and he finally got it .. To end this story concerning Bob taking away anything of William Alexander is not true.. Bob met Bill after he retired ( 20) year's of Military Service . He then met Bill and loved and admired Bill Alexander as a good Artist and friend, Bob worked for Bill, but not as an Artist, I believe he promoted Bill's art supply's.. Bill did give Bob some of his art tips.. I viewed the PBS Show - showing Bill Alexander and Bob Ross together.. as Bill praised Bob as a Good Artist - BILL then said: SO.. I HAND THIS ALMIGHTY BRUSH OVER TO BOB ROSS - MY FRIEND...
I am an artist and love the fact he did entire painting with knife and big brush and yet looks someone labored hours on it with small brushes.That's truly marvelous.
I just want to thank Bill . It is an absolute honor to listen to his motivation and positive advice on creating a wonderful piece of art . I took it , created something I had never done before and put it in a contest . I did not win the contest and told them to throw the painting away . Well they didn’t listen to me and on Sept 13th 2024 I received an email stating they sold my painting ! It made me feel real good that someone wanted something that I created . Even though he’s no longer here his gift still lives and helps us bring our creativeness to life ❤
Thank you for sharing your story! So glad you were motivated enough to pick up a paint brush and create something beautiful. I hope you continue to learn from Bill and are motivated to keep creating!
I like Bob Ross for his hypnotic tone, but I like Bill more. Because he is the original. Bill is the one I watched for years when I bought my painting stuff to get going on it. Before Bob. Bill gets into my soul more, more like a friendly father type. Seems more real.
God bless your soul. You are always in our hearts. You are not in your beautiful planet earth any more but earth never forget you dear bill I learned to paint form your book many years back. Though I never had any education in art but your book made me to be an artist today Thank you
I like just listening to him speak and work without even watching sometimes. You know the painting will be amazing in the end. I will say I'm very surprised by the amount of negative comments on his videos. Has to be jealous people.
if i know him when i was a child, maybe am one of the best artist now. but since i am alive and not too old at 54, i will practice my painting more. thanks for this video.
Hi I really enjoy watching you paint these beautiful flowers, I usually paint landscapes or water, but watching you I want to try painting some of your Roses, you make it look so easy. Thank you for explaining everything as you go along!
Poor Onkel Willi. He vas skiid in ze bekining . I absolutely love him. Bob Ross learned from him but the student never surpassed the master. Wilhelm created real paintings that can be considered fine art. As much as I love Bob Ross, he just created kind of "art mill" type paintings. Sort of a make 'em quickly and make a lot of 'em. RIP Onkel Willi.
Bob Ross would have put his mountain and a happy tree right through the middle of that sun lit cloud. That's one of the things that drives me crazy watching BR, his composition, often putting his trees right through the peak of his mountains or covering up a beautiful section of his painting. Still enjoyed watching him though.
Hi there, it was great to watch you ignite your passion and create mighty mountains of Idaho beautifully on the mighty canvas. That was awesome!!! Mr. Bill.
You are amazing, so talented and I know that the gift you have comes from God Almighty, and I thank you for inspiring me to pull out my paint's again and trying to create Fire in my canvas!!! God Bless You and keep you safe .
This man is the reason I became an artist. I watched his program everyday back when I was in the 7th grade. He was an inspiration and a great example of a strong man that was definitely in touch with his creative side. It kind of bums me out to see how big Bob Ross got when he cleared used everything Bill did as a template for his own show. But, what are ya gonna do? lol
I painted in the traditional way, but, this man kept me painting for decades and using my almighty creative power! I became next to God and always create something with my oils. I love this man.
t pathe why are you bummed out? It’s no surprise Bob became more popular, although it wasn’t Bill’s fault. He spoke English better and was very calming, you should instead congratulate both artists instead of feeling bummed because Bob became more popular.
Holy moly, I never really knew it, till now, that Bob Ross not only adopted Alexander's painting technique but also his teacher's phrases like "happy little cloud", not to mention the business model. He effectively put Bill Alexander out of business - both men were selling art stuff like paints. Gee, no wonder Alexander had hard feelings... I'm digging into Ross' story which certainly begins to be more complex than I originally thought.
Bob didn’t put Alexander Art out of business. An investment group that owned Alexander Art bankrupted it, created a void that Bob Ross filled. THEN Bob grew in popularity.
@@AAlexanderArt Thank you for your immediate response! As for their relationship - is it true that Bill said Bob Ross "betrayed him"? I realize Wikipedia is totally unreliable source but in the article dedicated to Ross there's such a thing written. Did the two got along somehow or were there animosity between them? I'm trying to picture Bob Ross as a person to myself in the wake of his still raising yet posthumous popularity.
@@dehypnotizer it is actually true that Bob Ross betrayed Bill. Once he decided to leave our company and go out on his own, he never talked to Bill again. Bill taught Bob what Bob knew, took him under his wing and started Bob on tv and Bob walked away from him. That sounds like betrayal to us.
@@AAlexanderArt By no means I feel I'm in position to criticize or comment this behavior but for sure I can say it's simply sad. Thank you for telling me this so openly!
Bill Alexander rises painting in this method for all students that enjoy art. God gives us the true lift of talent and artistic ability through men like him and Bob Ross.
Sir, of course I can say confidentiality, you are having a great expression power and that is heartedly , mind blowing your way to explain your feelings, your experience to make your students understand. Sir stay blessed and healthy at least for your students 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Bill Alexander is the Master of this Style, All Mighty Mountains, YOU Are Th' HAPPY, Creator' ...Original Master of Positive Painting;, Way Before Bob Ross's Dull Speech about his paintings ..
Again:in my opinion, this is thousand times better than Bill Alexander's copyist and imitator Bob Ross ever could do it. So: if one wants to learn this technics: watch Bill Alexander, the artist who is not only a painter.
As a real creator, he starts with a light, canvas, full of white, magic white. But we need objects. And objects form shadows. Evil and good, shadows and lights should coexits. That is life
Люди,знающие русский язык,пожалуйста,сделайте перевод его видео на русский язык.Я смотрю эти видео ,не отрываясь,но не знаю англ.языка.Хотя и без перевода все понятно ,как он работает над картиной,но хочется еще ближе познакомиться с этим человеком. Гораздо приятнее смотреть видео,если еще и понимаешь,о чем он все время говорит...Спасибо ,маэстро ,за твой талант учить нас рисовать...Талантище!
Субтитры делать тяжко, но английский знаю, поэтому могу обобщить, о чем он говорит: Конкретно здесь он в начале говорит про то, что вёл на тот момент эту программу уже 12 лет, 12 лет показывал в действии технику рисования маслом "мокрое на мокром". Он любит своих зрителей, они любят его. Ему часто задавали вопрос, откуда он копирует картины, может, у него в качестве референса карточка есть, но нет. Идеи для картины он достаёт из головы, из своего могучего воображения, потому что он, как и любой художник, у холста является Великим Создателем, вторым после Бога. Далее он обьясняет, какие материалы он использует, как он визуализирует на холсте свои идеи. Объясняет, какую краску смешивать и какую толщину слоя краски наносить на холст для разных эффектов. Про это он говорит в практически всех эпизодах, в целом. Периодически рассказывает каламбуры или мини-истории из жизни)
@@gamesuarx благодарю вас за ответ, хотелось бы узнать белую краску что наносит первым слоем, это была красска какая? Типа грунта?! Так грунт акриловый, ? Не представляю какого качества ?! Масляные краски немного поняла, берлинская лазуль, и красная, Ализан, в общем можно подобрать цвет. А вот реально что самым первым слоем? Была бы премного благодарна за ответ.
"Try to break the brush. I want to sell you more brushes." LOL!
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As a former Alexander Art certified instructor, I can personally speak to how talented Bill Alexander was. He was an incredible teacher and an even better person. He wanted to teach everyone to paint. It was an absolute privilege to personally witness his skill and love of teaching and painting.
Absolute mastery!!! Love Bobbie Ross but i can see now that Bob was the apprentice. This man the master ❤❤❤❤❤
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Bob Ross got me into this style of painting but Bill takes it to the level I want to be at.
I am so glad I found these videos. He is HILARIOUS for one, but he really goes into detail.
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after watching Bob Ross and after knowing that Bob Ross was his student, I now understand that Bob not only stole Alexander's style of painting but also his personality!
@@dotconnector9708 Even the brush beating. Though Bill is less agressive with it.
@@dotconnector9708 I am the first wife of Bob Ross.. Vicky Ross .. Bob Ross started painting in Anchorage, Alaska while we were Stationed at Elmendorf , AFB.. he took a few instructions from Artist friend of ours. we were also stationed at Eilson , AFB, Fairbanks, Alaska our second tour in Alaska, which is where Bob and I invented the "Gold Pan" painting.. Bob had never met Bill Alexander or ever heard of Bill.. Bob painted Alaska scenery only, Bob had alway's wanted to be an artist, I remember the first painting's, he painted 3 - 5x7 paintings on velvet - they were good, except the mountains.. it took Bob some time to perfect the mountains , I kept encouraging him that it only takes practice .. and he finally got it .. To end this story concerning Bob taking away anything of William Alexander is not true.. Bob met Bill after he retired ( 20) year's of Military Service . He then met Bill and loved and admired Bill Alexander as a good Artist and friend, Bob worked for Bill, but not as an Artist, I believe he promoted Bill's art supply's.. Bill did give Bob some of his art tips.. I viewed the PBS Show - showing Bill Alexander and Bob Ross together.. as Bill praised Bob as a Good Artist - BILL then said: SO.. I HAND THIS ALMIGHTY BRUSH OVER TO BOB ROSS - MY FRIEND...
I am an artist and love the fact he did entire painting with knife and big brush and yet looks someone labored hours on it with small brushes.That's truly marvelous.
I just want to thank Bill . It is an absolute honor to listen to his motivation and positive advice on creating a wonderful piece of art .
I took it , created something I had never done before and put it in a contest .
I did not win the contest and told them to throw the painting away .
Well they didn’t listen to me and on Sept 13th 2024 I received an email stating they sold my painting !
It made me feel real good that someone wanted something that I created .
Even though he’s no longer here his gift still lives and helps us bring our creativeness to life ❤
Thank you for sharing your story! So glad you were motivated enough to pick up a paint brush and create something beautiful. I hope you continue to learn from Bill and are motivated to keep creating!
@ 19:31 “FIRE INTO THE SUN AGAIN!!!“ such enthusiasm, I love it
I love bills analogy and way of expressing his art through his “almighty thinking” 👍
Bill didn't break brushes , but my heart broke when he passed.
He has been helping me keep my sanity for over 30 years ❤
💐congratulations for over 30 years.
I had some stupid thoughts, and then I was almost trying to talk sense to nonsense. Wtf, gimme these paints already.
Best sermon ever. The painting is a bonus.
What an amazing painter and man Bill Alexander was. Excellent teacher!
Thank you for your kind words.
Fantastic. First time in my life somebody actually explained to me how to paint. Thank you!
I just love watching Bill and Bob make paintings. They’re both amazing
They sure were wonderful!
@@alberttropeano3909 so what else? Why the hell is bill alexanders comment section so mean?
👌👌👌
Except for that “Bill” was a real painter.
@@peraguy3863 ikr people are overly zealous about alot of things that dont need it
I could listen to Bill forever. He's so cool!! :-D
❤💙💚
Как же мне хотелось бы понимать,о чем он все время говорит!!!...но я зная только русский....
Bob: There are no mistakes
Bill: Don't be afraid, RUIN THAT CANVASSSSS!
I love this guy. He's not trying to be nice, he's trying to paint
I watched Bill when I was home sick from school or while on summer vacation when I was a child. Love his spirit and enthusiasm.
He has a great way of explaining the way to Express life on canvas he is fun to watch, he is not dull. He is full of life...
Yes!
I agree!
There is so much to learn from this master of painting❤ Respect
I love how he spends the first 5-10 minutes just giving a motivational speech.
I know!
I love listening to him!
HE HAS TO BUTTER HIMSELF UP FOR THE PAINTING! LOL! LOVE IT!!
I really love this guy!!!
He really is almighty!
Reminds me of my wonderful Irish mentor who kept me from getting discouraged!
I like Bob Ross for his hypnotic tone, but I like Bill more. Because he is the original. Bill is the one I watched for years when I bought my painting stuff to get going on it. Before Bob. Bill gets into my soul more, more like a friendly father type. Seems more real.
For me, this is the best mountain range on UA-cam and i must have seen all of them.❤
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Agree!
No words can describe the splendor of this mans creations.
Yes, this particular episode is TOP SHELF
His mountains were always amazing such a great talent he was!!!!
God bless your soul. You are always in our hearts. You are not in your beautiful planet earth any more but earth never forget you dear bill I learned to paint form your book many years back. Though I never had any education in art but your book made me to be an artist today Thank you
This is more realistic than Bob Ross. You could immediately see that his landscapes were phantasy.
I like just listening to him speak and work without even watching sometimes. You know the painting will be amazing in the end. I will say I'm very surprised by the amount of negative comments on his videos. Has to be jealous people.
Jealousy is the tribute paid by mediocrity to genius...
Bishop Fulton J. Sheen...
Glad I found this channel, just started painting with acrylic
That's a bad word in these parts
Incredible imagination and amazing step by step brushwork 🌸
Nice winner and the colors beautiful and the mountains are great 👍 water like natural very nice drawings thank you for the great time you are the best
I really like this video . we learn a lot watching this. . plus once again bill ' s painting is just amazing .
Very good drawings and great pictures mountains and winter weather Very well and the mountains
Bob Ross: I think this tree needs a friend..
Bill Alexander: Well this tree.. I think needs to be alone.
Lol I love it.
ALMIIIIIGHDY MOOOUNDAINS!
if i know him when i was a child, maybe am one of the best artist now. but since i am alive and not too old at 54, i will practice my painting more. thanks for this video.
Well get to it! Hope ur having great time doing just that! Happy painting my friend!
bob ross made painting relaxing, bill alexander made it pure fun
You have to feel Bill in the painting and you can do whatever you want!
You keep giving us the WOW factor…😮😮😊
Amazing ease and mesmerizing effects.
Thank you!
Hi I really enjoy watching you paint these beautiful flowers, I usually paint landscapes or water, but watching you I want to try painting some of your Roses, you make it look so easy. Thank you for explaining everything as you go along!
Poor Onkel Willi. He vas skiid in ze bekining . I absolutely love him.
Bob Ross learned from him but the student never surpassed the master.
Wilhelm created real paintings that can be considered fine art.
As much as I love Bob Ross, he just created kind of "art mill" type paintings. Sort of a make 'em quickly and make a lot of 'em.
RIP Onkel Willi.
Bob Ross would have put his mountain and a happy tree right through the middle of that sun lit cloud. That's one of the things that drives me crazy watching BR, his composition, often putting his trees right through the peak of his mountains or covering up a beautiful section of his painting. Still enjoyed watching him though.
Hi there, it was great to watch you ignite your passion and create mighty mountains of Idaho beautifully on the mighty canvas. That was awesome!!! Mr. Bill.
So interesting to watch you painting and your lively commentaries ..
Really you are a nice teacher,
I love you sir.
Bill was an amazing gentleman, and human being.
Yes he was! Thank you for recognizing his true character.
You are amazing, so talented and I know that the gift you have comes from God Almighty, and I thank you for inspiring me to pull out my paint's again and trying to create Fire in my canvas!!! God Bless You and keep you safe .
Isn't it wonderful that God has given us all special gifts?
I believe that you can show Mother Nature how to build mountains and seas.😊
This man is the reason I became an artist. I watched his program everyday
back when I was in the 7th grade. He was an inspiration and a great example of a strong man that was definitely in touch with his creative side. It kind of bums me out to see how big Bob Ross got when he cleared used everything Bill did as a template for his own show. But, what are ya gonna do? lol
He paints better than Bob
I painted in the traditional way, but, this man kept me painting for decades and using my almighty creative power!
I became next to God and always create something with my oils.
I love this man.
@@davidu.garcia1367 agree 100% Bill's mountains are dramatic seascapes dynamic.
David Valadéz García they’re both pretty equal.
t pathe why are you bummed out? It’s no surprise Bob became more popular, although it wasn’t Bill’s fault. He spoke English better and was very calming, you should instead congratulate both artists instead of feeling bummed because Bob became more popular.
Holy moly, I never really knew it, till now, that Bob Ross not only adopted Alexander's painting technique but also his teacher's phrases like "happy little cloud", not to mention the business model. He effectively put Bill Alexander out of business - both men were selling art stuff like paints. Gee, no wonder Alexander had hard feelings... I'm digging into Ross' story which certainly begins to be more complex than I originally thought.
Bob didn’t put Alexander Art out of business. An investment group that owned Alexander Art bankrupted it, created a void that Bob Ross filled. THEN Bob grew in popularity.
@@AAlexanderArt Thank you for your immediate response!
As for their relationship - is it true that Bill said Bob Ross "betrayed him"? I realize Wikipedia is totally unreliable source but in the article dedicated to Ross there's such a thing written. Did the two got along somehow or were there animosity between them? I'm trying to picture Bob Ross as a person to myself in the wake of his still raising yet posthumous popularity.
@@dehypnotizer it is actually true that Bob Ross betrayed Bill. Once he decided to leave our company and go out on his own, he never talked to Bill again. Bill taught Bob what Bob knew, took him under his wing and started Bob on tv and Bob walked away from him. That sounds like betrayal to us.
@@AAlexanderArt By no means I feel I'm in position to criticize or comment this behavior but for sure I can say it's simply sad. Thank you for telling me this so openly!
Lol lol he put bill out of business get your facts straight
Bob Ross learned from Bill Alexander. Bob even said it. Both wonderful, just different. Love them both.
Thanks Bill.....Beautiful.
I love these 1 hour videos. Are there plans to upload the whole series? There's so much to learn!
I enjoy watching
what a character..bob ross and him make me want to start painting.
He is the greatest teacher! Love him!
There could be a bunch of Bob Ross'es
But ther’ll always be ONE Bill Alexander !
Excellent job and the colors look great very little for the best tichel and the landscape God bless you
Light source coming from your forehead bill!! 🤣 I love this man!!
Lovely work Sir ,beautiful
The Almighty painter fired in another masterpiece!
I love his passion!
Bill Alexander rises painting in this method for all students that enjoy art. God gives us the true lift of talent and artistic ability through men like him and Bob Ross.
Awesome again, XX
Wow. He said 'happy buck'. Bob drank deep from the well. LOL
48:09 He's an amazing man. We need him now more than ever.
Love your enthusiasm
Sir, of course I can say confidentiality, you are having a great expression power and that is heartedly , mind blowing your way to explain your feelings, your experience to make your students understand. Sir stay blessed and healthy at least for your students 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Who you talking to cheif ? He died many yrs ago
Beautiful. Love this work
Bill Alexander is the Master of this Style, All Mighty Mountains, YOU Are Th' HAPPY, Creator' ...Original Master of Positive Painting;, Way Before Bob Ross's Dull Speech about his paintings ..
Oh, Mr Alexander can you make the first stroke? 😆 that's funny. Magic white fire in.
Se semeja a una foto. Exelente Trabajo. Felicitaciones y bendiciones!.
Again:in my opinion, this is thousand times better than Bill Alexander's copyist and imitator Bob Ross ever could do it. So: if one wants to learn this technics: watch Bill Alexander, the artist who is not only a painter.
Un maestro!!!
Thank you 😊
Beautiful Work
👏👏👏👏👏 Alexander!!
Beautiful painting.
He taught Bob Ross how to paint.
the true gangsta of painting
Excellent
God this man is a treasure haha
Lovely maestro
Excellent drawing very good ideas for making decisions about different types of marketing activities and drawing is great tichel Thanks
Bravissimo maestro!
I love Bill, but shouldn’t the light be on the left side of the mountain on the right? The sun is in the middle. Doesn’t matter. He’s the best.
Wow I understand what he means by being afraid of the canvas I don’t want to mess up and many times I can’t even start painting
We understand but we also live by Bill’s motto “Be brave and “Fire In!” Don’t worry. Anything can be removed with baby wipes.
@@AAlexanderArt thank you so much I appreciate you and what you do 🙏🏻😀
"I say: HELL! PUT IT IN A JAR!!"
1:54 huh .. LUCIFER, DEVIL even SATAN too - the Light bringer
Very, very nice job, Sir! :)
As a real creator, he starts with a light, canvas, full of white, magic white. But we need objects. And objects form shadows. Evil and good, shadows and lights should coexits. That is life
@@glebs8747 life is life,yea
coz the Satan and the Devil goverment :D
i love this Man anyways.
Люди,знающие русский язык,пожалуйста,сделайте перевод его видео на русский язык.Я смотрю эти видео ,не отрываясь,но не знаю англ.языка.Хотя и без перевода все понятно ,как он работает над картиной,но хочется еще ближе познакомиться с этим человеком. Гораздо приятнее смотреть видео,если еще и понимаешь,о чем он все время говорит...Спасибо ,маэстро ,за твой талант учить нас рисовать...Талантище!
Субтитры делать тяжко, но английский знаю, поэтому могу обобщить, о чем он говорит:
Конкретно здесь он в начале говорит про то, что вёл на тот момент эту программу уже 12 лет, 12 лет показывал в действии технику рисования маслом "мокрое на мокром".
Он любит своих зрителей, они любят его. Ему часто задавали вопрос, откуда он копирует картины, может, у него в качестве референса карточка есть, но нет.
Идеи для картины он достаёт из головы, из своего могучего воображения, потому что он, как и любой художник, у холста является Великим Создателем, вторым после Бога.
Далее он обьясняет, какие материалы он использует, как он визуализирует на холсте свои идеи.
Объясняет, какую краску смешивать и какую толщину слоя краски наносить на холст для разных эффектов. Про это он говорит в практически всех эпизодах, в целом. Периодически рассказывает каламбуры или мини-истории из жизни)
@@gamesuarx благодарю вас за ответ, хотелось бы узнать белую краску что наносит первым слоем, это была красска какая? Типа грунта?! Так грунт акриловый, ? Не представляю какого качества ?! Масляные краски немного поняла, берлинская лазуль, и красная, Ализан, в общем можно подобрать цвет. А вот реально что самым первым слоем? Была бы премного благодарна за ответ.
Sir tame bhari dexterous👍🏾
Excellent💐
11:48 too good 👍
I. In love with a man and I don’t care what you all think X
He’s just the best ...
@Zeptepi Yes, the PASSION shines through...FIRE IN Bill, FIRE IN!! Love it!!
I'm going outside in a few minutes Bill. Make some pretty clouds for me. =)
A great mystery of life have been revealed in this video. I hope you also find it.
Would help if they tell you what’s on his pallet first so you can get it ready to start painting.
Oh good idea! Thank you for the suggestion.
I love this: FIRE IT IN! Try to break the brush!!.....
....I want to sell you more brushes! :)
Almighty mountains 👍
Nice drawing.
🙏🙏🙏
С облаками великолепно!