The Magic of Bill Alexander's Mountain Landscape Painting Tutorial

[@esling77]

Bill was a Grand master. I love how he makes the most amazing paintings with only a few tools. RIP

[@lesliehampton5458]

I've been a Bob-Ross fan since the early days on PBS. But he's a one-trick-pony compared to Bill Alexander. Even with a bit of a language barrier, he's still the master of the wet-on-wet method.

[@gibster232]

id say they are basically the same

[@brucesbanner5057]

Why you have to compare. Just enjoy the two ffs. You people make me sick to my stomach

[@janiceborkenhagen4516]

Bob Ross was Bill Alexander's student.

[@chasecreamer727]

@Riker Jedi James Bob did dedicate some of the early episodes of his show to Bill a few times.

[@polygontower]

Worst comment I've seen. I'd call a reversal on this on but, not to discredit Bill, Bob is no less than Bill.

[@FrederickDunn]

Back in the early 1980's I learned to paint wet-on-wet by watching Bill Alexander. I soon painted until my home had no wall space left and found a great way of expressing color, light and form. Many years later, I made lots of great oil studies which are on permanent public display... but my START, was made easier by watching Bill.. I still have some of his paint tubes in my sudio and the knife that came with them. Bob Ross has overshadowed Bill... bit I knew instantly that Bill was the first to bring it to our television sets. So glad to see this here on KZbin more than 30 years later. A fantastic teacher that I will forever credit! Thumbs UP! and thank you.

[@theunwittingj9525]

Yeah I think it was just that bobs voice was soft and people would listen to it even if they didn't paint, I find with my own painting Bob Ross is a bit easier to paint with, but when I'm up for something a little more difficult I paint with bill. Either way these two will be remembered for a long time as beloved artists.

[@irisfryer6531]

If we are prejudiced why did he come here and become a success? Stupid and ignorant comment.

[@janey2562]

Observing the style of this painter, I think Bob Ross learned from him. This man was the original in style. But Bob Ross surpassed him. He did not just paint, he INSPIRED. " " happy accidents, happy little trees."

[@antoniomelendez3919]

Frederick Dunn you are so right sir I also started with mr. Alexander and I have a video tape of him talking about he has given all he can and he has a new student to pick up where he left off and that student was mr. Ross 👍😀

[@stevenm322]

Bil Alexander was a great teacher. He really explained things so everyone can see the examples in their minds and use it to truly create. I used him long ago to start and have go on to create a lot of real art. Thank you, Mr. Alexander, and keep firing it in there.

[@edwardyoung8650]

I still have my painting guide booklets that I would get in the mail I ordered from Bill. His tv presentations were so amazingly inspiring to me as a young artist that thirty some years later I still paint this way. Bill was the master, Bob was the student.

[@RightWingCon81]

Adorable. Love how he admitted his mistake and showed how to fix it.

[@mfcabrini]

Bill and Bob clean their brushes the same way. Bob learned from Bill, and then made it his own. What a contribution they both made!

[@DTartist4336]

I did this painting last year. I did it a second time only I put a beaver pond and beaver lodge in the center where the grass is. I love Bill too. I've learned so much from him. ❤

[@420jdank]

Bob taught me how to paint. Bill taught me how to live. I love them both ❤

[@reynaherichan4341]

I started to paint in 2015 because of this man. I love how he talks. Best regard from Indonesia... 💐

[@AAlexanderArt]

We have the original painting in our archive and it is dated on the back 5/9/89.

[@gayleforsythe3608]

I'm looking for Alexander Art's painting of Ca Redwoods or a Redwoods painting, os it still available?

[@AAlexanderArt]

Yes - do you mean this one? store.alexanderart.com/products/redwoods/

[@JackWiizard]

I was just 3 months old!

[@smartchip]

Thank you, you showing this videos makes the world a little bit better

[@Gmail.compey]

Alexander Art how much are cd for the different episodes of bill

[@leechurchill1965]

It was truly impressive what this man could do in 27 minutes.

[@billyraybar]

So great to watch you William. You are the original happy painter

[@TruthSurge]

When he added the grass and branches to the right side.... that made it just look totally like sun was hitting it. The contrast is so good in this one. Makes those shadows look super deep and the lights look really bright. i know he watered down the green with white to get it even brighter but if he had time he prob would pop a little pure yellow in some spots to add more color and a touch more brilliant green here and there. Crazy how he can get this done in 30 minutes. Big to small, let the paint brushes paint all those details in one jab. Brilliant.

[@AAlexanderArt]

@@TruthSurge thank you for your comments. Yes if he had more time he would do things a little differently.

[@TruthSurge]

@@AAlexanderArt I have seen some of his other paintings and he was very good. I think he began doing the normal way and spending way too much time on details so he created the opposite which many painters do in all mediums. Huge chunks of shapes then go in and refine it more and more. Who wants to spend 2 months on a painting? :) keep up the legacy! I love watching him do his thing while listening to that accent. FIRE IN! Oh God! Can't you see it? The almighty sky... ve vill... ve will..... takes some Alizaron crimson....... hehehehe and de magic vite..... oh..... dat's vundeful! See? vat you can create if you just imagine????

[@carina17153014]

So humble when he makes a mistake. RIP.

[@maria-joaodebrito4218]

I just love it! Not only to see how Alexander does it, but also the way he speaks... I love it!

[@merqurey5529]

He has got a very strong german accent. Obviously I think

[@merqurey5529]

@Ken Penalosa In fact he is not. He was born in East Prussia and flew with his family to Berlin. You can check Wikipedia if you like to. But nevertheless even if he had been austrian, he would stil have a german accent since German is also the language spoken in Austria and parts of switzerland as well.

[@tamzcanete1688]

I was about to write my comment, then suddenly i saw the previous comment and Im shocked to know that he(Bill) is dead already... Anyway wherever you are Bill i just want to say thank you i feel so happy watching you paint. You are such a happy and inspiring painter..Im watching from the Philippines.. Im a cancer survivor, and im a beginner in painting.. Im happy that i have learned a lot of techniques from you...

[@dixiefeller9629]

A couple years ago I found a set of Bill's brushes, knives in a case at a yard sale. It had never been used. I kept it unused untill I found these vidios. I now need to buy your thicker paints. I knew my thinner oil paints would not work. Bill's understanding of light is amazing.

[@AAlexanderArt]

If you would like to place an order, you can visit our store at: youtoocanpaint.com or you can call me at 360-686-1102. I would be happy to help.

[@AAlexanderArt]

@New York to UK thank you for asking. Everything we sell, we produced and own the copyright to. You may be thinking of his earlier shows produced by KOCE. Beginning in 1986 Alexander Art became the sole producer of anything related to Bill Alexander.

[@paulfrombrooklyn5409]

Bill Alexander was a master at shadows. Not just the mountains having highlight color and a shadow color but shadows in the trees and the paths and the water and every part of his paintings. Bob Ross didn't have that. I am not criticizing Bob Ross because he was extremely talented. I am just saying Bill Alexander was the Original and number one MASTER of Wet on Wet.

[@richartrod]

I watched Bill Alexander as a child on his original station KOCE-TV in Southern California back in the 70's and 80's, and discovered Bob Ross online in the 2010's. Bill was Bob's mentor in the wet-on-wet technique. Both had different personalities, different styles, different approaches, but they are both masters of this style of oil painting.

[@catherinecharles7810]

I can't believe this is where Bob Ross got his show idea from. This guy should be more well known. His accent is so funny it made me laugh a little!

[@AAlexanderArt]

Trust us, we're working on getting Bill's legacy back!

[@billyraybar]

Bob Ross took so much from William. Technique, colors and even 'happy tree'.

[@IdgaradLyracant]

He was, when Bill stopped and Bob started we were all sad to see him stop but Bob kept his legacy alive. It's just sad the rift built over time. I really hope the Bill and Bob camps can come together and find the next generation to carry on. It would be great to see a new heir to the throne get the blessing of both camps. We need a new generation of Happy Trees and Almighty Brushes.

[@jegr3398]

He's great to watch

[@devinspradling]

This is probably over of my favorite paintings from Bill. Truly magnificent and so detailed.

[@reemlsilkworm]

What an amazing guy, did he actually end the video by saying "I love you"? OMG I'm clutching my chest...

[@OmegaVideoGameGod]

Bob and Bill are truly amazing, it's beautiful to see the imagination these individuals could unleash for future generations. Thanks for uploading these seriously!!! :D ~ Travis

[@terrylash2683]

Bill Alexander was the MASTER OF PAINTING WET-ON-WET TECHNIQUES! SPENDING JUST A FEW AFTERNOONS WITH BILL IS A FANTASTIC DATE.. At the end of your date you will have all the techniques you will ever need! BRAVO!

[@arualsetnom2605]

Just wonderful. So much to learn from him!!! Thanks, Bill for being such a great teacher.

[@glennsmith6357]

I loved watching these shows, and learned to paint because of Bill. Miss you, Bill!

[@kk-om5zm]

Yes...Bill is a master...But Bob speaks to my heart...I love them both....

[@mr.j4450]

Halfway thru the painting I always think, "what the hell is he doing?". Although, by the time the show is over, he's pulled a masterpiece out of a hat!

[@AAlexanderArt]

+Walter J. Mierzejewski Thank you...Bill was a consummate artist. Many more videos on our website alexanderart.com. Bill is now also an iTunes video podcast. Want to learn to "Paint like Bill"? That's on our site as well: alexanderart.com/pwb01/

[@peggyjean2106]

+Alexander Art I stumbled upon this site and I just love watching him paint. He is amazing.

[@AAlexanderArt]

+Peggy Jean Check out our website (alexanderart.com/) for more Bill, tips, and even a free art course!

[@veganwitch]

+Alexander Art It's a good art course! I've already revolutionized my brush cleaning!

[@christopherjaleco9474]

It's all about understanding the properties of light if you can get it right you can paint anything both Bob and him are impressionist artist to achieve realism it takes alot of detail

[@sarahposey7166]

Memories from him on television, and of course Bob Ross. I had some friends start me painting after decades. First question, how long to oil paints stay good...answer for me was 42 years, I had to twist of caps permanently on a few but at least I did not have to start fro scratch on all my supplies. Thanks for a great tutorial!

[@iloveglennnn]

How amazing, I hope to learn and put my own twist and imagination to the wonderful techniques taught here. I see a lot of talk about Bill and Bob. The only similarities I see between the two is the techniques, which many people learn. How to form trees, how to form clouds... So on. The imagination between the two is very different, two totally different minds, two different sets of eyes, and that shows in their paintings. Bob was a student of Bill, so it goes without saying their technique would be similar or even the same, but to me there's no comparison between the two end products. They were both amazing and I enjoy them both personally. Special tributes should always go to the original.

[@iloveglennnn]

+MysticZefer Excellent point, I think you are exactly right.

[@daviddooley2397]

I think I like Bobs tech better

[@IndraSinha]

Me, the reverse.

[@gregb.4580]

+Indra Sinha I definitely think Bill makes better mountains then bob but both were great

[@jimbo-fk4dq]

Either way, both are making the afterlife look beautiful with their paintings.

[@charlesclark3840]

Yay! I remember seeing Bill painting on PBS when I was a child in the '70s. I was always confused and fascinated to see him doing most of the painting with a huge brush and a knife. It is way cool to see him again.

[@anneashley5110]

I am so envious that you knew of this lovely man and fantastic artist all those years ago. Yes I see where Bob Ross learned his craft but praps the TV station was to blame for Bob not crediting Bill. Because Bob was such a lovely person too.

[@hughtempleton8640]

The true and best teacher of wet in wet painting 🎨. ❤❤❤

[@mcal8476]

Absolutely nice technique. I want to practice like this. Wonderful and so peaceful to watch.

[@katzenpapa]

"I'm in trouble help help" HAHAHAHAHAHAHA - golden!

[@bulldog81ful]

From what I have seen from outtakes, he seems like a humble man.

[@richardalmeida3147]

I hope there will be more episodes. Bill helps me to be strong thru this whole thing.

[@nancyrolfe3033]

I hope you can get his TV Series on Amazon Prime, some streaming channels. He is DEFINITELY a gifted teacher and deserves much more recognition. I feel he enjoys teaching and sharing his love for painting and the creative spirit in all of us... Thankful for your sharing these on KZbin

[@olgavina1731]

What a wonderful time learning and feeling the magic of a great ARTIST, thank you.

[@scottconwell2146]

A genuine pleasure to see Bill Alexander at work again. For all the satire aimed at this method of creating art, I find it much more accessible, & beautiful to watch than traditional fine art methods. Thank you for these videos!

[@SimonB.]

what a career. From a Wehrmacht soldier in WW2 captured by Allies and painted portraits of officer's wifes to having his own TV show in the USA

[@fenrislegacy]

The reason why he joined the Wehrmacht was that his dream was to become a game warden which required him to have been in the army for 12 years.

[@kunstenaar7248]

Thank You Alexander for such a detailed lesson. Still waiting for new, more mountains,forests and rivers. In advance very grateful .

[@AAlexanderArt]

Much more on our website. Consider a membership. alexanderart.com/about/

[@joburrows9210]

Loved his attitude! Even his singing...

[@TheAndrzejjj]

What surprises me is that Bill uses the knife to paint the foreground grass while I guess Bob would never do that or I at least havent seen him doing that - the grass in the foreground was always smooth as silk. It is good to know that you can do both tho. Thanks Bill

[@highphysics3617]

Wow! How come I haven't noticed your channel before? I love what you do. It is definitely giving me inspiration to carry on after becoming a bit "down" with my oil painting. Lovely instruction.

[@pgm5693]

Great stuff Alexander!!I was at a bit of a lull in my painting.Watching this,I was very inspired.Grazie.Pietro

[@Supreme-Emperor-Mittens]

First time I ever found out about this artist I came in from a Bob Ross video. Alexander's accent is a bit hard to follow but his artwork is indeed great.

[@frankyates1054]

Thank you so much for bringing back the majic!Fire It In!

[@peraguy3863]

I think bill is a better painter than Bob hands down. But Bob has a better style of teaching and that's why he's special

[@man2meandyou]

4:34 either, either, neither, neither :'DD

[@adamwatson9112]

Эxodus XD

[@adamwatson9112]

I can't stop watching!

[@lucianodavidbr]

Kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk😂

[@tahaelixer927]

Art is truly amazing so many people from different parts of the world unite to learn it's amazing to see . Lots of love and respect from Pakistan.

[@donniecatalano]

I love the contrast between his harsh accent and his sweet manners

[@kanealson5200]

What a joy Alexander is. My God the guy is entertaining.

[@faithmarielake592]

Thus painting is wonderfull! So very beautiful. I enjoyed the video and Painting along to the video.

[@lianah7837]

omg i love how he says tree trunk and stick its great

[@Toehider]

The OG right here. This was thoroughly excellent.

[@stevevet3652]

To whomever placed Bill Alexander videos on You Tube, Thank you.

[@zaphodbeeblerock]

I love it ... beautifull!!!

[@williamconcepcion4635]

Very good example and great painting luck naturally you are especially good tichel Thanks you for your time

[@dxgypsyful]

Bob's mentor was his opposite. Bob soft and gentle. Bill frantic and almost violent in the way he attacks the canvas. Either way both end up with beautiful art by the end.

[@sparkyobrian6417]

I remember bill, funny i had never seen bob ross until i looked him up from here, bill was a great influence in my post highschool years. great man

[@AAlexanderArt]

Than you for watching!

[@sibikurian8885]

Alexander sir what a painting! Really asum! !!!!!!!!!!!

[@hansfreekit]

this guy is a true creator . expressive noises - i do that when i paint - so much fun - bob is more of a teacher

[@williamconcepcion4635]

Excellent drawing very good ideas for making decisions and personal experiences with the way you work very good ideas thank you for the opportunity you have for the people you bringing Thanks you

[@olgavina1731]

Wet-on-wet technique is the lighter star of Alexander art.

[@jadrasibenik9063]

He makes it look so simple!! Amazing!!

[@jesielzy7675]

Pintura perfeita, gostei bastante!!!! Parabéns por compartilhar seus conhecimentos.

[@brothermaleuspraetor9505]

Bob Ross also did what Bill did in many many ways, unknown to us. One such thing was that Bill had already painted preliminary stock paintings, off-camera which he would glance at to use as reference to what he would be painting for the series. He does lead us on that he is being spontaneous with what he is going to paint, when in fact he isn't - but that is not to say he is tricking us. He needs to do this in order to maintain ability to do the show with the timing restrictions against him. Initially Bill was thinking these spontaneous things, when he paints his pictures that he is going to show us. With that said, the point I'm making here is that Bill paints even more impressively beautiful paintings than the ones we see him fling onto our TV canvass. What Bill wants you to take from these shows is the skillset and knowledge in 'how' to paint with the technique. Bill is trying to explain and show us the technique, which our hands need to learn, not our brain. It will make sense once you begin to paint :) God bless you Bill. I love you.

[@CriticalThinker08]

The almighty William!!! I loved this growing up watching WGBH in Boston, a true legend in how to fire the paint in there with the almighty brushes, LOL

[@Jacno77]

crazy how masterful bill was

[@DressedForDrowning]

I believe, Bill loved to paint mountains. (So do I ;-)) Wish there were more Bill-vids on KZbin, since in my country I have no possibility to watch him on TV.

[@John_21601]

The Fine Arts We have over two hundred of Bill's videos on our website (alexanderart.com/) Come join us!

[@תלמהאופיר]

i realy enjoy your work. especially because you are lovle person

[@MistuhCoolio]

24:16 "Light up as much as you want!" ME: Whatever you say, Bill!

[@barispeace]

Bob Ross makes you to fall asleep by his asmr voice. Alexander makes you to wake up un run with his energetic voice.

[@moonliteshadowau]

Thanks so much for that wonderful video. It is so motivating. You seem so happy and enjoying what you are creating. I love it :)

[@daleholbert3111]

The more i watch this man the more I enjoy R I P Mr Alexzander

[@annettevanaswegen2774]

I loved what you did with the light and dark , you created a beautiful painting. \

[@billiecrouse8002]

William where have you been? I have wondered for years where is William Alexander. You have my father's name. No one can come even close to your talent. You are another Vermeer.

[@AAlexanderArt]

Sadly, Bill died in 1997. We maintain this presence on KZbin and our website. Stop by for more Bill: alexanderart.com

[@christinap3783]

ha he sounds so wise and adorable! looove his work!!

[@brotherdom1]

God is working through Bill

[@cawimmer430]

Loving that German accent!

[@dornimauge9337]

@Ken Penalosa Nope, he is / was GERMAN!

[@anaygupta3512]

@@dornimauge9337* was, he died in 1997

[@dornimauge9337]

@@anaygupta3512 In Gods arms he`s german forever.

[@dornimauge9337]

@@anaygupta3512 I wrote: Nope, he is / was GERMAN! Read and understand first.

[@yvoncormier9762]

Wilhem Alexander was born in East Prussia April 2 , 1915.

[@MrStealth654321]

I like Capturing the Light in paintings makes them stand out.

[@ZeacorZeppelin]

Patton Oswalt talking about William Alexander is best thing ever. with his paintbrush to paint a barn he did amazing things

[@Larwai]

Hey, you dress style is wonderful, thanks for teaching painting. Hussam from, CT.

[@Catgirl_Online]

YOO VILL PEINT!!!

[@skepticalbaby6912]

PartygodJake THE ALMIGHTY BRUSH!!!

[@grenmoyo3968]

Skeptical Baby Ze almytee baloosh!

[@2muchwit]

@Sammy R. woah

[@daleholbert3111]

Mr. Patton Oswald

[@hansjoergsteiner8040]

I am a great Fan for your very nice painting❤️👍thank you for jour teaching 👏👏👍

[@SunATCtrade]

There was nobody like Bill Alexander!

[@hillarychristie8082]

you are the best art teacher

[@sandrareynolds3699]

This painting is gorgeous. This artist had a show on channel 56, in detroit. This an example of depth.

[@bunnybro5977]

I just came from some bob ross all mellowed down Then the bill alexander theme hits me like a bullet and im suddenly awake and ready for more

[@shedtalkwithc.j.buchanan9112]

I love hearing the thunderstorm in the background

[@steventaggart999]

wow, he's the man.

[@AAlexanderArt]

Thank you, we think so too!

[@sureshshenoy6393]

Love your work so much. Superb

[@Wired4Life2]

Bill Alexander is the Ip-Man of the wet-on-wet technique. ^_^

[@AAlexanderArt]

:)

[@peterseebacher88]

BlueFox94

[@Wired4Life2]

***** Thank you for realizing the point of my original comment. ^_^

[@shadogcorleone5426]

BlueFox94 nmm

[@sureshshenoy6393]

Very creative. Love this work

[@ianspicer3885]

A very talented man with a bubbly personality 👍👍👍👍

[@firefly4119]

4:34 OMG, that was so adorable :-D

[@Ibreakthingz]

Is there anything better to watch late at night x

[@peterk8909]

Master at work.

[@Nick_Slavik]

I can't wait to try something like this for my art channel :) Bill seemed better at photo realism to me. Great techniques and ideas to try out soon :D

[@tintintinx3054]

So quirky and cute like a fluffy bear