Autumn Lake - How to Paint Autumn Scenes with Stunning Reflections ft. Bill Alexander

Looking to add a touch of autumn to your paintings? In this video, you'll learn how to paint scenes with beautiful reflections. You'll be able to create pictures that look like they were taken right in the heart of Fall!

[@TheNortheastAl]

Another Bill Alexander video to make the day brighter and happier. What a great guy he was.

[@richartrod]

As a little boy I watched Bill Alexander on the local PBS channel in the early 1980's while getting ready for school. I liked how enthusiastic and jovial he'd be on camera, talking about "de magic white" and "de almighty brush" as he fired into the canvas. His protegee Bob Ross was the polar opposite with his quieter laid-back approach. But both were masters of the wet-on-wet technique, making it look deceptively easy as they created incredible landscapes in about a half hour. And they both sang the praises of happy little clouds and trees. Each were master painters in their own right, just very different personalities.

[@tellylott77]

The perfect example of "LEARN FROM THE GREATS and BECOME GREATER" Bob Ross learned from Bill and mastered this style!

[@frgwyn3760]

Telly Lott yea

[@cr8244]

Yo are right and wrong...Bob did learn from Bill...But BILL was the master...not Bob...who didn't quite measure up

[@JephyrX]

I loved Bob Ross but completely missed out on ever seeing Bill Alexander on TV before he passed the torch to Bob. Until seeing this video-I had the impression that Alexander was inferior to Ross as a painter and teacher. This video disproved that completely. Thanks

[@rontauranac]

For me Bob Ross is utterly talented. He mastered what Alexander teached him to a level never reached by his instructor. If find the paintings of Ross very realistic, not so the Alexander ones, and I think that his pictorial compositions are flawless even he seems to paint at random.

[@alink5918]

The blue does good to me too!

[@danielapaiu4570]

Bravissimo!

[@RussellCambell]

Talk to yourself keep yourself alive

[@nickjene6571]

“Look at dat brush... is LOADED!” This man truly LOVES to paint and what a pleasure to see him transform that canvas !

[@mirrorsedger]

The legend himself...

[@sarmibhatt5121]

Thank you for uploading Bill Alexander's painting.... thanks a lot... bless you...

[@sonyaphillips6539]

I first watched him in early 80’s in junior high school. Always loved him and his saying “ von dyke brown” . Now I’m 51 and still love this guy and his talent. RIP Bill

[@nisssccc5743]

This guy deserves a large respect, He was the one who created wet on on wet painting style and he was the one who taught Bob Ross this kind of painting and how to complete a painting in 30 minutes RESPECT

[@markshabert5865]

don't mean to burst your bubble but wet on wet has been around from the 1300s, this particular style started in the mid 1800s and really took off in the early 1900s. what made all this great in this style was, bill and bob opened up painting to many people, I was one of them. my art teacher in jr. high gave me oil paint that worked very well in this style. the rest is history. keep painting, and have fun.

[@jeffwads]

Actually, he didn't create the technique. They were using it 500 years ago at least.

[@seeburgm100a]

@@markshabert5865 He acknowledges this many times.. HOWEVER and here is the key point. He is the one who innovated the use of "His Magic White".. he and a chemist invented it as per Bill's wants. He is the one that added that new dimension to the wet on wet that the old masters used. He also patented his pallette knife design. (both of which his student Bob Ross "borrowed" or stole if you are so inclined to think.) In addition to all of this, add up the time that Bill actually paints during his segments.. HE doesn't paint for half an hour.. he talks a good deal.. and if all of this doesn't impress you, unlike Bob Ross who actually painted three paintings for each segment of his show (One before the show that he copied from and one after the show that he used for his books), BILL ALEXANDER painted the majority of this paintings ON THE SPOT from his mind.. He didn't copy. Later on there were some segments that he copied but when he did he made it a point to say that he would make the new painting different. This man was the MASTER of wet on wet. Bob Ross is great for a nap.

[@markshabert5865]

@@seeburgm100a you didn't read what I wrote, that's to bad. I watched them when they made these, I painted with them. I am not all that young anymore. take a little time and look up people like Charlie Russell and you will get my drift. as soon as paints came in tubes, this style took off. that was in the mid 1800s. as fare as bob goes, I said the same thing about bill, they got many people painting, that's what matters . as fare as white paint goes there were lots of new and different whites coming out because of the big lead scare, just don't eat your paint and you should be ok. thnx for the reply

[@seeburgm100a]

@@markshabert5865 your post was a bit more in depth than I took in on a quick read. I hope I didn't come across as knocking you that wasn't the intent, I'm more interested in sharing Bill's legacy. I started painting 2.5 years ago with Bill and Bob (and a bit of Kevin Hill) on youtube. I'm very proud of how far I've come with these youtube teachers. To me though Bill is the master. He is totally at ease with his mastery of the technique. His art speaks to me. PS I'm old enough that I watched these live on air too, just never took the time to try it then. :0)

[@gchungus]

I actually really like the way he draws his trees better than Bob Ross, looks more natural and the highlights actually look like warm sunlight hitting the branches

[@frgwyn3760]

Gina Chung he does draw it better than bob. YOU think he draws it better than ross.

[@sportsfan3168]

There’s nothing better than Spending my Saturday evening watching Mr. Bill Alexander and Bob Ross the two kings of the wet on wet painting technique in my opinion

[@mmsmith1777]

I love thus guy. He was amazing and so sweet

[@TheLtData]

Yes! A new episode : ) I love these. Keep uploading them!

[@powercourageandwisdom]

That was cool. What a great man in his art. Unorthodox as hell but great influence on getting people to believe they can do it. Bill Alexander says Anyone can paint just like Chef Gustav says anyone can cook. Happy trees..

[@vichy7661]

Bill's work sets in place more than painting, many watch just to hear his relaxing words, mood softening tones, and conveys confidence to listeners/viewers. He removes difficulty and replaced confidence all in about half hour.

[@stephaniehamilton6217]

If it wasn't for Bill we wouldn't have had Bob......LEGENDS!🌲🌳🌴⛅☁🎨

[@armbender777]

I wonder what kind of a person give this a thumbs down..?

[@joshuaclabeaux1470]

"Orthodox" art teachers, maybe? From what I understand, they absolutely HATE the wet-on-wet technique!

[@timelapse2hyperlapse475]

No mercy, no mercy

[@nealartstudio1430]

Another and again beautiful painting 🙏🙏 choice of colours for tree is amazing ❤️🤗

[@klarakovacs548]

Thank You Bill Alexander Paint Master ! Dreams nice painting .

[@GAMERfReAk692]

FIRE IN!!!!!

[@KimOverholtArt]

Put love into it!! It always turns out beautiful!!

[@AlxzAlec]

Bob didn’t copy you, he learned from you

[@angienevarez5305]

Beautiful I love it I love the colors I always wanted to see a patient with a lot of colors not just green I love all the advice that you given us so thank you for that thank you so much and God bless you always and I’m happy to see you again

[@dconfused9919]

I love it 😍 I been practicing drawing now I understand how to the mountain shape works and tricks art for illusions

[@edwill62]

No One could make one want to paint , like Bill could

[@oscaradrianesparzatrevino4486]

You're wrong. Bob Ross could ;)

[@edwill62]

@@oscaradrianesparzatrevino4486 Bob Ross learned from Bill....Bob was his student and Bill passed the brush to Bob...so..Bob did what Bill taught Him.....now you know BILL made people want to paint like he did...even Bob Ross .

[@frgwyn3760]

Ed Will bill and bob. Their names match for a reason cuz they both are very wholesome

[@paulatomlinson4903]

I just love your videos, you inspire me when I felt like quitting, I love your attitude towards life and I love your instructions, can't wait to watch more

[@davidalexander422]

Is it called Almighty White or Magic White?

[@AAlexanderArt]

Bill uses Magic White™

[@MadhuMadhu-iw3fg]

Buty full painting

[@baljitkumar1733]

wow...very nice....mr. alexander

[@brothermaleuspraetor9505]

MASTER.

[@bravestone8933]

Best explaination for novice artist🎨

[@elevatorsbylexi]

Aired on Monday, March 11, 1974

[@XplosiveAction]

Please upload more frequently I really wish I could find a place where the bill Alexander episodes are online... does anyone have any knowledge of any episodes that aren’t on KZbin

[@AAlexanderArt]

Good Afternoon, We actually have a month membership. alexanderart.com/about/ Over 400 videos covering landscapes, seascapes, still life, florals, portraits - never be at a loss for subjects to paint Includes: Access to our most popular self-study art courses.

[@trishnaartcrafts8601]

He is the "happiest ever artist" of the universe:D

[@SpottedBullet]

The gift that keeps on giving! Thanks!

[@dustermaniac]

This man was THE Master wet on wet Picasso. Bob Ross couldn't hold a candle to even half equal the Great Legend that Mr Alexander was. FIRE IN!!!!!!!!!!!

[@danielanderson4400]

Let me start by saying how grateful for all the vids of Bill you have already shared. It's been a big comfort during some hard times. With that said I know all these are accessible for a subscription fee on the website... but could you share a few more while some of us are quarantined? It would help the hours pass much easier to have Bill's cheerful aura as a companion. Thank you in advance if you do and if you don't thank you for the ones already shared!

[@doralevitt2879]

Oh no, he said the "H" word- HAPPY!! 😄😄😄 Ok- I'm hooked- I'm subscribing!!

[@TFE134]

Could you guys upload “Bill’s Covered Bridge”? I had it on VHS years ago and have since lost it. It’s one of my favorites!

[@PEEBI99]

Love your explanation 👌

[@sylviageniesse8311]

Your awesome love it "

[@costicapaiu3941]

Complimenti maestro

[@oilegor9583]

Vandyke brrrawn

[@untamedartist4948]

Awesome painting

[@tamikohanson26]

I am so happy to have found you. I remember watching when I was younger and was said that you were off the air

[@OscarPerez-mm7xb]

RIP Mr Alexander. You were an excellent human being

[@iamrepete]

Dad learned from him, and used to say: "Look at all the paint he's wasting!"

[@SewWhittle]

Easier said than done. 😁😂

[@noragatch3651]

love your painting Bill i wish i could do that

[@richardalmeida3147]

You can do it. First thing believe you can, and take a class in this method of painting and a whole new world will open up to you. You can paint!😀

[@lindamei6488]

Bill or ross?

[@haggu968]

Why would bob ross betray him this is the legend

[@victoriagrondinger1838]

You’re an amazing artist beautiful. Can you tell me what you are putting on the canvas before you start painting. Please 👍🏼

[@AAlexanderArt]

Thank you for asking. Bill is applying Magic White™ to the canvas before he starts to paint. It is available here: store.alexanderart.com/products/medium-alexander-magic-white?_pos=1&_sid=0ac51e537&_ss=r

[@historynerdgamer]

Bill and Bob are my fav painters

[@cristoviene8199]

He's soo cool, love to hear his passion! :D

[@averagejoe7472]

Can you paint yourself?

[@cr8244]

The Greatest!!!

[@DanielForrest]

L O A D E D

[@brownton5649]

Bob Ross is better than this guy

[@nisssccc5743]

Do u even know that he is the one who thought bob to paint (And btw he is also the guy who invented the wet on wet oil painting)!!

[@Vojife]

The hyperactive Bob Ross

[@donnyrankin8330]

I can hear that regimented Wehrmacht training in his voice. 😆 Does anyone take into account the fact that he used to shoot at their granddads during WWII?. Still. Insanely gifted artist. Lol

[@TehZach1993]

No one cares.

[@Scott-bn5oz]

Loved it all , but the blue . No blue tree for me ! Lol