I was describing Bill Alexander to a friend the other day and I used a similar example. I was like, “I started a video once and 12 minutes in and all he had done was put on a basecoat and lectured on philosophy of life, creativity, and art critique 😂 it was a delight to watch.
Bill is like coffee in the morning while Bob is like warm chocolate on a cool night. thanks for the vid man for the tips and trick aswell it helped me a lot on my journey to oil painting.
Im a teacher. When Bill is rambling on about something, what he is actually doing is having the audience create a mind movie while he adds narration. It's a teaching technique for different types of learners.
You are right! I used to watch Bill Alexander years ago and then all of a sudden, this new guy, Bob Ross came along! What the heck! Bill was so entertaining and such a character. I’ve been a painter for years (acrylic is my primary medium) but there is always something new to be learned and integrated into your own, creative toolbox. I wish more people knew about Bill Alexander.
Bill is a huge character that's why I love him and his antics ha ha ha. Some of Bills paintings are done in sections and patches that an acrylic painter could do a lot of his paint-a-longs :)
Thank you to make Bill Alexander more known. I love this guy and his videos made me actual start to paint, because of his unlimited passion and his unique character. I agree with you, that many of Bills paintigs (he did in the show!), were not as good as Bobs. But when you see what Bill can paint with that technique at home with more time, you wouldn´t believe. He is a real genius to make such detailed paintigs, especially his still life paintings. Cheers!
I'm old enough to remember Bill in the orginal airing of his shows. Another thing I've found is surch through all of the Joy of Painting for the Steve Ross segments. Steve will drop some gems on techniques the get lost in the shuffle of Bill & Bob. Love your work on the videos. . Thank you
Yeah... Steve has come great basic tips and explanations too. I only got to see Bob on TV and didnt know about Bill til way later... Which is way I made this video. So others can be aware of his awesomeness too.
Love both of them. Bill is kind of abstract but I love his fiery passion and go for it approach. He was my original inspiration. Bob is gentle and soft spoken but his style and approach have a more completed look but still completes paintings in less than 30 minutes. I followed him when Bill ended. So much to learn from them both and it's great we have their free videos to teach us. Happy Painting 🎨
Mean while bob may have got me started and into painting but your videos have been most helpful for me ive watched your mountain and northern lights videos wish i could post the couple of paintings i did before your videos and the ones after.
I’m watching this guy Alexander for about a minute and he’s a much better painter than Bob Ross. I love Bob Ross, but his work was formulaic and didn’t have as much soul as this guy’s does.
Found your channel this morning while searching for wet on wet brush techniques. Thanks for this! I've been watching Alexander for the past 6 months, and his style of delivery is much more suited to my own personality ... "FIRE IN!!" Looking forward to seeing much more of your videos! Thanks!
Wow soo funny I came across you! I just started watching Bill Alexander. I couldn't put my finger on WHY I liked watching him. Minus the rambling at times!😂
Great information!! I’m a huge Bob Ross fan but totally forgot that Bill Alexander was pretty much his mentor. I’ve heard Bob mention Bill in a few of his older videos. Nice to be reminded and THANKS for the helpful URL’s.
Glad to help out. Bill is a great source of painting information. I personally think he has a lot more paintings that are less intimidating and more approachable for beginners.
When I started to paint back in 2016 it was all Bob Ross, however few months had passed and I discover his mentor and he's entertaining. My father knew who Bill Alexander is and used to watch his shows. I'm trying to get every tricks and techniques down far as I could obtain it. This isn't your average everyday wet on wet, this is... advanced wet on wet
3:57 I kid you not, I burst out laughing from that clip of Bill! XD And it's not the first time, I love all the clips you've of the man in all of your videos! I think I really should watch more/all of his videos, because he seems to be my kinda guy in his teaching style, going to tangents and dropping in nuggets of wisdom while painting a kickass landscape. :)
Just found your channel as I watch Bob Ross I remember watching him in the 80s lovely man, but got great advice of you came across you by chance so thanks, I stopped painting years ago time I started again 🎨🖼️🎨🖼️🎨🎣📀💳🖌️
@@WildCreates I've been an bought my canvas and paints and not sure yet we're I will end up with it but just going to go with my gut feeling on it, great channel and Thank you so much 🎨🙏🇬🇧🙏
Also, I watched Bill for years and just enjoyed his character. I was disappointed when he went off the sit and Bob came on-dare I say that?! I do like Bob but Bill just drew me in. Glad the internet has revived his shows and thanks for the reference!
I agree! Actually my friends, I admit…I am an acrylic painter! I have a respiratory problem so I’m unable to use oil paints and I’ve always told my fellow artists this: there is good news and bad news about acrylic paints: “they dry fast and they dry fast!“😉
They make a few mediums for acrylic artist to help paint like bob and bill. You can check it out here ( th-cam.com/video/uOZACe0v_Do/w-d-xo.html ) Also if you have breathing issues you can always try painting with water mixable oil paint - This way you dont have to use solvents
Last comment.. I want to watch Bill Alexander but i dont know if i can watch and paint without being short of breath from laughing 😆 Smack it in the middle! Grunting over clouds.... Dead. Ty for this today.
DUDE - its so true ha ha ha! I will be watching, then all-of-a-sudden he goes off on a tangent/rant.... I am always like, "What the heck is he even talking about" 😂 Even with that, he is still a good teacher.
Bob is like the soothing infomercial that is on TV for Xanax while you fall asleep and then Bill comes on and is like the trumpeting Sham Wow commercial that rips you right out of your deep sleep and onto the ceiling! LOL
I agree Wild, Bill Alexander was easier to paint along with, my granddaddy learned how to paint using the Bill Alexander style in the late 70s then when Bob Ross came along in the 80s my granddaddy said Bob was a little too fast and Bill was a better teacher based on his simpler approach. Granddaddy taught me how to paint when I was 5 using Bill Alexander books,paint kits and vcr tapes that I always watched. I wish my granddaddy’s paintings were still around, he did a lot of beautiful scenes from around our farm in Savannah but they all got destroyed in a hurricane back in 1999
Sometimes simply is better - Thats what I tell all the ladies he he he. Dope that your Gandpa taught you how to paint... his painting are not gone. They live on every time you pick up a brush and start to paint. :) Good way to remember him and share his memory :)
Very interesting tip!!! I think I only watched 5 minutes of a bill Alexander video once and I got so bored with his rambling lol but I will def give it another try!! Thanks!!! Did I mention you are awesome? 😁
Dude.... is ramblings are legendary ha ha ha. Do what I do. Take a shot of whiskey and saddle in ha ha ha. Once you get past the 5 mins mark it will get better 😝
So I gave it a try! I watched a farm painting he did and I loved it! Its interesting to see another painters style and perspective! I liked the colors he used too very different from bob ross! The video was 30 mts and somehow he was much more slow in the steps so it was easier to learn... Thanks for the great tip I will be watching more
@@WildCreates yes so I've been watching Bill Alexander now non stop! Thanks for the great tip I love him almost as much as Bob ross, he is very sweet and funny too
I have Always felt that Bill Alexander paintings were SUPERIOR to Bob Ross..Ross paintings to me..belong in EVERYONES home ..Bill Alexander paintings belong at the Smithsonian..and Finer Natl Art Galleries. They say..a Student is not above his Teacher..and Alexander doesnt get enough credit..but he gave us the COMPLETED Bob Ross
Thats the nice thing about Art - everyone is allowed to have their own opinion of what they like. The good news we get to enjoy two masters at their craft 💪
I agree! Bill was an awesome painter. I think Bob was a much better painter than his TV shows indicate. He was in such a hurry that sloppiness took over in much of his work.
He does go on A LOT of tangents and rants ha ha ha.... You just have to find the right episodes to watch is all. You might have better lucky with the latter episodes, he seems a lot more mellow in those ones. 😜
2 different things about Bill and Bob : First, the tone of the videos. Bob Ross looks and speak like a post hippie would talk, he's calm and quiet, speaking about peace and friendship. He could bear a flower at his shirt... if there was not a squirrel in his pocket! On the other side, Bill is.... barely a caricature of a german : He speaks of violence and strenght, of fear and action, of power and... happiness... Ok, this one is weird compared to the others.... In fact, Bob speaks of the joy of painting (no lie, in fact) where Bill speaks of overcoming fears. Both looks are great, even if they seems opposite. The second thing strange is that Bob's painting are a little more difficult to do, and require lot more colors (7-8 for Bob, not more than 4 for Bill) and curiously, Bill's paintings looks much more.... adult, we could say? Maybe because of the very little colors used, it seems less cartoon, maybe. Maybe they look more realistic?... I don't know... But every friend of mine tends to prefer my Bill's painting (wich is a little frustrating, since Bob's are harder to do!). The advice is very good : Go and watch Bill AND Bob, not just one of them. (And the accent of Bill is sometime really hilarious! Since I'm French, I can see when he fails to say the correct word or expression, and it is really touching, I feel...) Be next to God, the Master of Light!!
I think every time I watch Bill he makes me laugh one way or another. Sometimes its the words he says or the outburst of emotions.... they always give me a chuckle. I like what you say and agree. I just like the fact that you get two (lets say approaches and perspectives) for the same outcome. Which is huge! You can learn so much from both and both have a lot to teach. Pick and choose what works best for you as an artist
I have a question for you. if you apply the liquid white to the canvas and 1/2 way through your painting you get called away and will need to continue the painting the next day. Do you need to re apply the liquid white in the area you are going to paint??? Thankyou in advance for your help. Lanny
Depends is the honest answer. Because there are so many variables. Best answer I can give is test it the next time you paint with a light color and see if it spreads and blends the way you like... it if does your good to go. If it doesn't re-wet it with a little medium. Hope that helps.
I love Bob Ross and he was a very great painter! In my opinion,I feel like Bill’s landscapes look more realistic oppose to Bob’s landscapes.Bob’s landscapes almost looks animated if that makes any sense🤷🏾I prefer Bill,because of that and he goes into detail a lot more than Bob did.I’ve been watching Bob since I was a young kid and I’m 42 now.I just found Bill about about a month ago and I’m so glad I did! I stopped watching Bob all together after discovering Bill.One example for me is,Bill’s mountains look very realistic oppose to Bob’s looking too perfect and too “Neat”.Bill just throws his mountains on and they are never that detailed as far by as the peaks of the mountains.I love that look of mountainsI definitely don’t agree with watching Bill first and then “Graduate” to watching Bob.I think you can learn everything you need to know about the wet on wet technique from Bill.
I love both - We are just lucky that we have both to learn from. I like to take little pieces from both and make it my own 🔥 Thanks for watching and supporting 🙂
They both teach a little different where Bill works liquid black and Bob paints the canvas with Gesso and lets it dry before painting you can take bits and pieces from them and find your own way after taking both roads at once
What is the method of taking black gesso coated canvas and adding a coat of ???? resulting in color appearing in subsequent paint application ie clouds
I think you are talking about putting transparent color on a black canvas. When you do that, the color will still look black UNTIL you add more opaque color on top of it. I kinda show that effect in this video here: th-cam.com/video/u3Ic4lUjU7o/w-d-xo.html I hope that is what you were asking about.
I need more information on Nebula in oil painting like i have white guesso can i mix black acrylic paint or should i get black guesso? I have learned alot from your channel thank you so much.
Bob Ross had run out of ideas and just kept making trees and the same type of mountains when you look at Bills mountains they are always different and quite creative where bobs are repetitive with snow covered hills
You do see a lot of repetition in Bobs paintings, but that can be seen as a good thing too... More practice so you get better at certain elements of painting. I like the fact that they are similar but vastly different to learn from :)
Hey Wild....thank you for all your Video's...They help More than you know!!!....I have a question... my grandmother painted beautifully are 60 plus years I ended up with all her brushes and I'm going to learn to do wet on wet she was an oil painter and my life bucket list is to learn how to paint with her brushes so my question is ...i got to thinking about her brushes is there anything I need to do when they've sat for so many years to condition them to get ready to paint with I've got one or two Bob Ross brushes ....some grumbacher..Chelveston....Uniprise ect....They have not been used in 20-30 yrs...so what can I do to condition them with house hold items...(on the cheap)...waiting for pay day I am on disability....so cain't aford much ...just trying to do what ever needs done ...so I get the effect that each brush should....i don't know anything about painting...while I wait for payday and ordering things online ...( nothing in my town but walmart for supplies and they have ...none lol) just need to know if i need to do something to my precious inheritance...(if you will)...thank you in advance!!!
Your G-ma sounds like a treasure :) You should check out my newest video that launched today ( th-cam.com/video/rAgA9p-esVI/w-d-xo.html ) I think you will find something awesome in there. Not the links in that video too My next video should be super helpful to you too. Happy painting when you start :)
Bill Alexander is very much the master, Ross, the pupil. Alexander's repertoire far exceeds Ross's: still life, abstract impressionism, as well as the traditional land- and seascapes. While it's true that Ross is more accessible and perhaps less taxing to learn from, I disagree that he's "better" than, or an "upgrade" from, Bill Alexander. Quite the opposite. Ross is certainly better known, but that's a fairly common distinction between a master and a practitioner with the former usually relegated to the studio or classroom to teach his or her method to the best-and-brightest students. So Alexander's "ramblings" are priceless. We're actually in the privileged position of witnessing a master at work while Ross is your typical protege following an (Alexander's) andragogy. Yes, we're charmed by Ross's folksy; he's far less demanding than Alexander, and so we all laugh at his epithets of happy little trees and clouds, but, make no mistake, *all of his shtick is Alexander's. Anyway, thanks for doing what you do! I love your videos!
Yes, I dont have a full video on it yet BUT you can take a look at these 2 videos below - They will show you some awesome liquid mediums you can use for acrylics to achieve a wet on wet style 3 Recipes: th-cam.com/video/nI5D-HC7e5o/w-d-xo.html Wild White: th-cam.com/video/uOZACe0v_Do/w-d-xo.html
@@WildCreates yeah those are pretty much what i tried too but i feel like they don't work exactly like the oil painting counterpart. good videos , thank you !
I just started to paint and I am having a problem with creating depth to my paint it looks like a 10 year old did it and it looks like a cartoon . Any suggestions can help me thank you .
Oh man that's a common problem and a little hard to solve in a YT message. I would say take a look at the 3 videos below. All 3 will help you with common issues allowing your to make your painting not only better BUT have an easier time building depth. Getting Started: th-cam.com/video/AnGE7AYu9RY/w-d-xo.html Building Layers: th-cam.com/video/YNhIQSaECeI/w-d-xo.html Simple Painting Tutorial: th-cam.com/video/v7NmTKcUZtw/w-d-xo.html I hope that helps you out Joe!
ummm... watch my videos in a mirror ha ha ha. All of my tips can apply to lefties BUT I get it. It can be hard to flip your brain at times. I would suggest that you follow and watch @PaintingWithYovette - She is a CRI artist that is also left handed. She also makes great painting videos.
OMG! Had I seen this Video months ago, I would’ve avoided “stabbing a canvas”. I started looking into Bill after getting frustrated following Bob. However, I gotta disagree with you about Bob’s paintings being better than Bill’s.
I love both - I personally think bob's are better for today's artist starting out.... due to the fact that it has more details in it. But I love the free style and texture of Bills Painting. They both have their pluses and minuses. Just want people to pick and choose what would be best for them 💪
Bill Alexander is the original and paints way more realistic looking than ross the black light poster painter. Bill is more authentic than Robot Robert.
Great tip! I came across this vid looking for Bill Alexander. I find i do disagree in your opinion that Bob Ross is more detailed though... I find Alexander's a bit more so, particularly in the mountains and sky, and lighting and use of color. Bob is more detailed in layout, layers (slightly), and his foreground.
Sounds like you are not cleaning and re-shaping them correctly. These 3 videos should help you out: - Cleaner: th-cam.com/video/gDaoXPk-nWQ/w-d-xo.html - BR Conditioner: th-cam.com/video/gDaoXPk-nWQ/w-d-xo.html - Drying: th-cam.com/video/Ce3C81wGkIc/w-d-xo.html
Wild, what's your opinion of the "Water Mixable Oil Paint"? Can be used in the wet on wet style of painting? Also, do you have create (mix) a special mixture of liquid white, clear, etc, from the water mixable mediums in order to cover your canvas, or has someone started manufacturing them? (Whew)!
They are fine and I recommend them if you are sensitive to oils and or have breathing issues ( less vapor ). They work basically the same ( just less colors and options out there). Watch this video on how to make Water mixable Liquid white ( th-cam.com/video/c6ISb-xRCVs/w-d-xo.html ) Hope that helps
Bill was the master. Ross was just the student. Sorry never liked him. Bill was amazing. He was inspirational. Love Bill. OMG. I always watched Bill. Always
I use water mixabel oil as I have cronic obstructive pulmenery disease and arthritis in both hips shoulders and neck painting helps with the depression
I would have to disagree with you completely. William alexander was a fantastic artist and has completed paintings far more complex then bob ross. Ross was a good painter but he stuck to his normal sky, mountain, trees and barn. Where alexander had completed alot more out of his comfort zone including a burning candle etc. alexander doesn’t get the recognition he deserves of a lifetime of painting compared to ross who learned what he needed to (from Alexander )then moved on to tv. Alexander was by far a better artist
Bill does have a lot more variety in his paintings which is super nice to watch and learn. Both are great artist to learn from. Its always nice to hear other peoples perspective .
Wild Creates ok then , have been watching him for years. I hope ur channel grows everyday . I like u but I hope u take my suggestion , I love the paintings behind u hopefully u try making a tutorial 🌺 that’s an amazing content . Thnx
I plan on making more painting tutorials - Just need more free time to do them (since they take the longest to record and edit). But they are in the works 💪
I disagree with you! I think Bill Alexander is a much much better painter! His trees and mountains look more real! Bill can paint anything , not just landscape! Please don’t misunderstand, I love Bob Ross and I think Bob is a better teacher because hes a better communicator!
Best tip ever... HIT PAUSE... Go at your own pace and work in stages. If you want to paint like Bob I have a lot of helpful video on my channel. Check them out
If you would live to learn more about Bill Alexander, be sure to check out the video description for awesome links.
I will see what I can do for ya in a future video :)
I was describing Bill Alexander to a friend the other day and I used a similar example. I was like, “I started a video once and 12 minutes in and all he had done was put on a basecoat and lectured on philosophy of life, creativity, and art critique 😂 it was a delight to watch.
YES - I love when he goes off on his tangents - They are the best ha ha ha
Bill is like coffee in the morning while
Bob is like warm chocolate on a cool night.
thanks for the vid man for the tips and trick aswell
it helped me a lot on my journey to oil painting.
Ha ha ha ha - That is one of the best ways of putting it :)
Wild Creates
hahaha thanks man
I appreciate yer appreciation
Im a teacher. When Bill is rambling on about something, what he is actually doing is having the audience create a mind movie while he adds narration. It's a teaching technique for different types of learners.
I love his rambles... honestly they are the best part of his videos'.
You are right! I used to watch Bill Alexander years ago and then all of a sudden, this new guy, Bob Ross came along! What the heck! Bill was so entertaining and such a character. I’ve been a painter for years (acrylic is my primary medium) but there is always something new to be learned and integrated into your own, creative toolbox. I wish more people knew about Bill Alexander.
Bill is a huge character that's why I love him and his antics ha ha ha.
Some of Bills paintings are done in sections and patches that an acrylic painter could do a lot of his paint-a-longs :)
Not to discredit Bob but I love the life lessons from Bill.....Be next to God!
Ha ha ha - Bill Is Great
Me to
I love to watch Bill Alexander
He is always super interesting to watch
Thank you to make Bill Alexander more known. I love this guy and his videos made me actual start to paint,
because of his unlimited passion and his unique character. I agree with you, that many of Bills paintigs (he did in the show!),
were not as good as Bobs. But when you see what Bill can paint with that technique at home with more time, you wouldn´t believe.
He is a real genius to make such detailed paintigs, especially his still life paintings. Cheers!
I think its stunning that he can paint a landscape in like 12 mins in some of the episodes he does.
Bob paints a lot of landscapes put no flowers no stillife no animals, nothing. Try with Tom Anderson, Buck Paulson,...
Bill Alexander is so much fun to listen too!! I love how he uses his knife to fill in his mountains instead of the brush he is amazing
Yeah - I also love how he uses if knife for a multitude of uses... very unique.
YES! I have been telling people this for years. Bill also developed the Magic white paint and his signature pallet knife.
He is super fun and great to learn from. Glad you are enjoying him.
I absolutely adore Bill Alexander!!! I love listening to him. Just wish I could have met this amazing man.
Yeah - That would have been super fun to meet and see him paint in person :)
I'm old enough to remember Bill in the orginal airing of his shows. Another thing I've found is surch through all of the Joy of Painting for the Steve Ross segments. Steve will drop some gems on techniques the get lost in the shuffle of Bill & Bob.
Love your work on the videos. . Thank you
Yeah... Steve has come great basic tips and explanations too. I only got to see Bob on TV and didnt know about Bill til way later... Which is way I made this video. So others can be aware of his awesomeness too.
Love both of them. Bill is kind of abstract but I love his fiery passion and go for it approach. He was my original inspiration. Bob is gentle and soft spoken but his style and approach have a more completed look but still completes paintings in less than 30 minutes. I followed him when Bill ended. So much to learn from them both and it's great we have their free videos to teach us. Happy Painting 🎨
I love how we have both to learn from - so much great advice, tips and passion.
Mean while bob may have got me started and into painting but your videos have been most helpful for me ive watched your mountain and northern lights videos wish i could post the couple of paintings i did before your videos and the ones after.
Glad to help out - You can always share them on Social media with me OR submit them when we do a live art review.
Thanks for the ALMIGHTY advice!
Any time!
I’m watching this guy Alexander for about a minute and he’s a much better painter than Bob Ross. I love Bob Ross, but his work was formulaic and didn’t have as much soul as this guy’s does.
I am glad that we have them both to learn from :)
I totally agree he goes into more detail. Bill Alexander is also hilarious to watch. Such great character. I definitely enjoy watching his videos.
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Bills videos are fun - I may not always understand what he is saying.... BUT I always enjoy the video :)
Bill Alexander was a great artist so is Bob Ross awesome video
Glad you like it - You might be interested in my newest video that just dropped. Be sure to check it out.
th-cam.com/video/MwD75p7l7bU/w-d-xo.html
Found your channel this morning while searching for wet on wet brush techniques. Thanks for this! I've been watching Alexander for the past 6 months, and his style of delivery is much more suited to my own personality ... "FIRE IN!!"
Looking forward to seeing much more of your videos! Thanks!
Gotta love his approach - It always puts a smile on my face and makes me laugh.
I will be sure to keep awesome videos coming :)
Bill's best advise. "Fire in, no mercy." Love bill.
Ha ha ha. Bill always makes me laugh!
The mighty brush!!!!!!!!! He is the reason I do art
I love it when he says it will all that enthusiasm!
Wow soo funny I came across you! I just started watching Bill Alexander. I couldn't put my finger on WHY I liked watching him. Minus the rambling at times!😂
The ramblings are the best part ha ha ha.
Hopefully my videos are helping your out 💪
Bob is like hot tea in the morning but
Bill is entirely coffee late at night on steroids lol. thx Wild this vid was so helpful!
Ha ha ha That is the best description ever!
I love them both. You almost lost me at .. Stop watching Bob Ross. Again I'll watch both.
Ha ha ha - Gotta throw you a curve ball every now and then 😜
I've subscribed. Your channel is really helpful. Thanks. 🌻
I get so much from both. Also, Diane Andre, a student of Bill’s is a wonderful instructor. There are a few videos on TH-cam...👩🎨👩🎨👩🎨
There are a low of great students of Bill and Bob on TH-cam that are great to watch
Great information!! I’m a huge Bob Ross fan but totally forgot that Bill Alexander was pretty much his mentor. I’ve heard Bob mention Bill in a few of his older videos. Nice to be reminded and THANKS for the helpful URL’s.
Glad to help out. Bill is a great source of painting information. I personally think he has a lot more paintings that are less intimidating and more approachable for beginners.
Thanks for all the useful information!
Glad it was helpful!
We can all it even by you smashing that SUB Button :)
When I started to paint back in 2016 it was all Bob Ross, however few months had passed and I discover his mentor and he's entertaining. My father knew who Bill Alexander is and used to watch his shows. I'm trying to get every tricks and techniques down far as I could obtain it.
This isn't your average everyday wet on wet, this is... advanced wet on wet
I love watching both of them - Super fun for numerous reasons :)
Thanks for the input, going to check him out right now.
Glad I can help out :)
I really appreciate all the videos you make for everyone and how you try to help other people out. I Ike your videos they are very informative.
Thank you I appreciate that - Always glad to help where I can :)
@@WildCreates may I post a link of video on a Bob Ross fanbase page on Facebook?
I love Bill. Mr. Fire in. Google his actual paintings. Wow. As for Bob, of course, I love him too. Bob relaxes me to this day but Bill taught me.
I love them both... to me, both are great teachers.
Bill Alexander is awesome!!!!!! I love his videos!!!!
He is always fun and entertaining to watch :)
I love Bill!
He is always good
3:57 I kid you not, I burst out laughing from that clip of Bill! XD And it's not the first time, I love all the clips you've of the man in all of your videos! I think I really should watch more/all of his videos, because he seems to be my kinda guy in his teaching style, going to tangents and dropping in nuggets of wisdom while painting a kickass landscape. :)
Dude I love that part. It makes me laugh ever time too ha ha ha. Bill is super fun to watch and learn from. AND YES, 100% he has nuggets of wisdom.
Oooo-great tip, thank!
Glad to help you out Ranger.
I hope my over videos help you out on your creative journey .
Thanks for the tips
You are welcome buddy.
Just found your channel as I watch Bob Ross I remember watching him in the 80s lovely man, but got great advice of you came across you by chance so thanks, I stopped painting years ago time I started again 🎨🖼️🎨🖼️🎨🎣📀💳🖌️
Yeah start it up again. Its a great release and super fun.
Plus my videos will help you dominate going forward.
@@WildCreates I've been an bought my canvas and paints and not sure yet we're I will end up with it but just going to go with my gut feeling on it, great channel and Thank you so much 🎨🙏🇬🇧🙏
Thanks for the tips! Big fan of both your channels! 😎
Thanks buddy - love to help out where I can.
Keep doing what your doing Wild!
Thanks buddy - Glad to help out!
ok thank you so much i enjoy watching your vids as they are so good and helpful
I am glad you are having a blast with them :)
Thank you for the great video
You are welcome Tom. Be sure to hit that Sub button to know when my next video go live :)
i like bob more, more familiar with bob, bob inspired me to start.... but definitely agree with bill bein a better teacher..
The good news is we have booth to learn from.
Bob's paintings are more realistic but Bill's are more artistic.
I can see that.
That’s ok. I love my acrylics. I learn something from every painter and use whatever suits my style. I’m very comfortable and enjoy acrylics. 😉
Acrylics are super fun for sure 💪
Also, I watched Bill for years and just enjoyed his character. I was disappointed when he went off the sit and Bob came on-dare I say that?! I do like Bob but Bill just drew me in. Glad the internet has revived his shows and thanks for the reference!
Thanks goodness for the internet and all the episodes we can watch and catch-up on with Bill and Bob 💪
I agree! Actually my friends, I admit…I am an acrylic painter! I have a respiratory problem so I’m unable to use oil paints and I’ve always told my fellow artists this: there is good news and bad news about acrylic paints: “they dry fast and they dry fast!“😉
They make a few mediums for acrylic artist to help paint like bob and bill. You can check it out here ( th-cam.com/video/uOZACe0v_Do/w-d-xo.html )
Also if you have breathing issues you can always try painting with water mixable oil paint - This way you dont have to use solvents
Thank you so much for the valuable info.
Glad I could help you out :)
Last comment.. I want to watch Bill Alexander but i dont know if i can watch and paint without being short of breath from laughing 😆
Smack it in the middle! Grunting over clouds.... Dead. Ty for this today.
DUDE - its so true ha ha ha!
I will be watching, then all-of-a-sudden he goes off on a tangent/rant.... I am always like, "What the heck is he even talking about" 😂
Even with that, he is still a good teacher.
@@WildCreates i watched that clip like 50 times. He can cheer me up from the crustiest mood lol
I know right - Thats one of the best things about him 😜
Thanks for the heads up
Anytime buddy - Glad to help.
Bob is like the soothing infomercial that is on TV for Xanax while you fall asleep and then Bill comes on and is like the trumpeting Sham Wow commercial that rips you right out of your deep sleep and onto the ceiling! LOL
Dude 100% ha ha ha - They are complete opposites BUT that makes it fun to learn from both
@@WildCreates I have just now started watching Bill Alexander and he is fantastic! Very entertaining and good for a laugh!
Oh he provides the best laughs - You never know what he is gunna do or say ha ha ha
I agree Wild, Bill Alexander was easier to paint along with, my granddaddy learned how to paint using the Bill Alexander style in the late 70s then when Bob Ross came along in the 80s my granddaddy said Bob was a little too fast and Bill was a better teacher based on his simpler approach. Granddaddy taught me how to paint when I was 5 using Bill Alexander books,paint kits and vcr tapes that I always watched. I wish my granddaddy’s paintings were still around, he did a lot of beautiful scenes from around our farm in Savannah but they all got destroyed in a hurricane back in 1999
Sometimes simply is better - Thats what I tell all the ladies he he he.
Dope that your Gandpa taught you how to paint... his painting are not gone. They live on every time you pick up a brush and start to paint. :)
Good way to remember him and share his memory :)
@@WildCreates I haven’t painted since I was 12 and I’m 27 now but I’m getting back into it. I’m gonna start posting my work on IG to show my progress
Handle it buddy :)
Very interesting tip!!! I think I only watched 5 minutes of a bill Alexander video once and I got so bored with his rambling lol but I will def give it another try!! Thanks!!! Did I mention you are awesome? 😁
Dude.... is ramblings are legendary ha ha ha. Do what I do. Take a shot of whiskey and saddle in ha ha ha. Once you get past the 5 mins mark it will get better 😝
@@WildCreates lol I'll try that 🤣
So I gave it a try! I watched a farm painting he did and I loved it! Its interesting to see another painters style and perspective! I liked the colors he used too very different from bob ross! The video was 30 mts and somehow he was much more slow in the steps so it was easier to learn... Thanks for the great tip I will be watching more
Yeah - Its nice to see his take approach.
Its eye opening for sure.
@@WildCreates yes so I've been watching Bill Alexander now non stop! Thanks for the great tip I love him almost as much as Bob ross, he is very sweet and funny too
I have Always felt that Bill Alexander paintings were SUPERIOR to Bob Ross..Ross paintings to me..belong in EVERYONES home ..Bill Alexander paintings belong at the Smithsonian..and Finer Natl Art Galleries.
They say..a Student is not above his Teacher..and Alexander doesnt get enough credit..but he gave us the COMPLETED Bob Ross
Thats the nice thing about Art - everyone is allowed to have their own opinion of what they like. The good news we get to enjoy two masters at their craft 💪
I agree! Bill was an awesome painter. I think Bob was a much better painter than his TV shows indicate. He was in such a hurry that sloppiness took over in much of his work.
Thanks for the tip. I tried to watch one of Bill’s videos previously but got annoyed really quickly due to his rantings. Keep the tips coming!!!
He does go on A LOT of tangents and rants ha ha ha.... You just have to find the right episodes to watch is all.
You might have better lucky with the latter episodes, he seems a lot more mellow in those ones. 😜
My hack is to use a cardboard palette so the extra oil is absorbed and I'm painting with as much sediment as possible
I show that tip in this video here. Its a good one:
th-cam.com/video/afpoNnOnD3k/w-d-xo.html
My Aunt did that for many years...couldn't afford canvas!
I think Alexander was a better painter than Ross, its sort of obvious.
To each there own... the good news we have both to learn from.
2 different things about Bill and Bob : First, the tone of the videos. Bob Ross looks and speak like a post hippie would talk, he's calm and quiet, speaking about peace and friendship. He could bear a flower at his shirt... if there was not a squirrel in his pocket! On the other side, Bill is.... barely a caricature of a german : He speaks of violence and strenght, of fear and action, of power and... happiness... Ok, this one is weird compared to the others.... In fact, Bob speaks of the joy of painting (no lie, in fact) where Bill speaks of overcoming fears. Both looks are great, even if they seems opposite. The second thing strange is that Bob's painting are a little more difficult to do, and require lot more colors (7-8 for Bob, not more than 4 for Bill) and curiously, Bill's paintings looks much more.... adult, we could say? Maybe because of the very little colors used, it seems less cartoon, maybe. Maybe they look more realistic?... I don't know... But every friend of mine tends to prefer my Bill's painting (wich is a little frustrating, since Bob's are harder to do!). The advice is very good : Go and watch Bill AND Bob, not just one of them. (And the accent of Bill is sometime really hilarious! Since I'm French, I can see when he fails to say the correct word or expression, and it is really touching, I feel...) Be next to God, the Master of Light!!
I think every time I watch Bill he makes me laugh one way or another. Sometimes its the words he says or the outburst of emotions.... they always give me a chuckle.
I like what you say and agree. I just like the fact that you get two (lets say approaches and perspectives) for the same outcome. Which is huge! You can learn so much from both and both have a lot to teach. Pick and choose what works best for you as an artist
Love bill!❤️❤️❤️
He is always fun to watch :)
I have a question for you. if you apply the liquid white to the canvas and 1/2 way through your painting you get called away and will need to continue
the painting the next day. Do you need to re apply the liquid white in the area you are going to paint??? Thankyou in advance for your help. Lanny
Depends is the honest answer. Because there are so many variables. Best answer I can give is test it the next time you paint with a light color and see if it spreads and blends the way you like... it if does your good to go. If it doesn't re-wet it with a little medium.
Hope that helps.
I love Bob Ross and he was a very great painter! In my opinion,I feel like Bill’s landscapes look more realistic oppose to Bob’s landscapes.Bob’s landscapes almost looks animated if that makes any sense🤷🏾I prefer Bill,because of that and he goes into detail a lot more than Bob did.I’ve been watching Bob since I was a young kid and I’m 42 now.I just found Bill about about a month ago and I’m so glad I did! I stopped watching Bob all together after discovering Bill.One example for me is,Bill’s mountains look very realistic oppose to Bob’s looking too perfect and too “Neat”.Bill just throws his mountains on and they are never that detailed as far by as the peaks of the mountains.I love that look of mountainsI definitely don’t agree with watching Bill first and then “Graduate” to watching Bob.I think you can learn everything you need to know about the wet on wet technique from Bill.
I love both - We are just lucky that we have both to learn from. I like to take little pieces from both and make it my own 🔥
Thanks for watching and supporting 🙂
@@WildCreates I totally agree and you’re welcomed!!👌
They both teach a little different where Bill works liquid black and Bob paints the canvas with Gesso and lets it dry before painting you can take bits and pieces from them and find your own way after taking both roads at once
Its nice to have two different perspectives :)
My first video of yours. Thank you so much! This was such a fantastic introduction to your channel! Thank you, sir.
Thanks for the kind words and I am stoked I can help you out on your creative journey.
Can't we try this with acrylics ? 🤔
Yes it will apply to acrylics but you will have to work in sections or a little faster since acrylics dry faster.
What is the method of taking black gesso coated canvas and adding a coat of ???? resulting in color appearing in subsequent paint application ie clouds
I think you are talking about putting transparent color on a black canvas. When you do that, the color will still look black UNTIL you add more opaque color on top of it.
I kinda show that effect in this video here: th-cam.com/video/u3Ic4lUjU7o/w-d-xo.html
I hope that is what you were asking about.
I need more information on Nebula in oil painting like i have white guesso can i mix black acrylic paint or should i get black guesso? I have learned alot from your channel thank you so much.
You can mix - BUT I find it easier to just by black gesso.
I have a few nebula videos on my channel - Check them out!
@@WildCreates Thank you!
Glad to help out
Bob Ross had run out of ideas and just kept making trees and the same type of mountains when you look at Bills mountains they are always different and quite creative where bobs are repetitive with snow covered hills
You do see a lot of repetition in Bobs paintings, but that can be seen as a good thing too... More practice so you get better at certain elements of painting. I like the fact that they are similar but vastly different to learn from :)
Hey Wild....thank you for all your Video's...They help More than you know!!!....I have a question... my grandmother painted beautifully are 60 plus years I ended up with all her brushes and I'm going to learn to do wet on wet she was an oil painter and my life bucket list is to learn how to paint with her brushes so my question is ...i got to thinking about her brushes is there anything I need to do when they've sat for so many years to condition them to get ready to paint with I've got one or two Bob Ross brushes ....some grumbacher..Chelveston....Uniprise ect....They have not been used in 20-30 yrs...so what can I do to condition them with house hold items...(on the cheap)...waiting for pay day I am on disability....so cain't aford much ...just trying to do what ever needs done ...so I get the effect that each brush should....i don't know anything about painting...while I wait for payday and ordering things online ...( nothing in my town but walmart for supplies and they have ...none lol) just need to know if i need to do something to my precious inheritance...(if you will)...thank you in advance!!!
Your G-ma sounds like a treasure :)
You should check out my newest video that launched today ( th-cam.com/video/rAgA9p-esVI/w-d-xo.html ) I think you will find something awesome in there. Not the links in that video too
My next video should be super helpful to you too. Happy painting when you start :)
Bill Alexander is very much the master, Ross, the pupil. Alexander's repertoire far exceeds Ross's: still life, abstract impressionism, as well as the traditional land- and seascapes. While it's true that Ross is more accessible and perhaps less taxing to learn from, I disagree that he's "better" than, or an "upgrade" from, Bill Alexander. Quite the opposite. Ross is certainly better known, but that's a fairly common distinction between a master and a practitioner with the former usually relegated to the studio or classroom to teach his or her method to the best-and-brightest students. So Alexander's "ramblings" are priceless. We're actually in the privileged position of witnessing a master at work while Ross is your typical protege following an (Alexander's) andragogy. Yes, we're charmed by Ross's folksy; he's far less demanding than Alexander, and so we all laugh at his epithets of happy little trees and clouds, but, make no mistake, *all of his shtick is Alexander's. Anyway, thanks for doing what you do! I love your videos!
I am glad you are enjoying my videos and thanks for watching 🙂
@@WildCreates Of course! You're the missing link in both Ross's and Alexander's videos! 😎😎
I am just an above average handsome buy that can kinda paint ha ha ha
question must i stat with a gesso before i do wet on wet please let me know thank you kindly
You don't have too, BUT I recommend it if you are a newish painter.
This video here goes more into why: th-cam.com/video/l1RTfCFAqSw/w-d-xo.html
Your videos r bomb for my life
Thank buddy - I appreciate that.
Make sure to hit that SUB button for more helpful videos
Is it possible to achieve the same result with acrylic paint with appropriate modification of technique?
Yes, I dont have a full video on it yet BUT you can take a look at these 2 videos below - They will show you some awesome liquid mediums you can use for acrylics to achieve a wet on wet style
3 Recipes: th-cam.com/video/nI5D-HC7e5o/w-d-xo.html
Wild White: th-cam.com/video/uOZACe0v_Do/w-d-xo.html
@@WildCreates yeah those are pretty much what i tried too but i feel like they don't work exactly like the oil painting counterpart. good videos , thank you !
Nothing will work exactly like oil sadly ( just the way it is at the moment ) you can use these mediums and work in sections to get kinda close
yup
Thanks for watching
I just started to paint and I am having a problem with creating depth to my paint it looks like a 10 year old did it and it looks like a cartoon . Any suggestions can help me thank you .
Oh man that's a common problem and a little hard to solve in a YT message. I would say take a look at the 3 videos below. All 3 will help you with common issues allowing your to make your painting not only better BUT have an easier time building depth.
Getting Started: th-cam.com/video/AnGE7AYu9RY/w-d-xo.html
Building Layers: th-cam.com/video/YNhIQSaECeI/w-d-xo.html
Simple Painting Tutorial: th-cam.com/video/v7NmTKcUZtw/w-d-xo.html
I hope that helps you out Joe!
Bill is a much better painter than Bob. You never know what Bill is gonna paint but once you see one Bob Ross painting you've seen them all.
With Bill you never know what he will paint OR say ha ha ha 😜
@@WildCreates Yeah but Both are best and I love Diane Andre too
the one thing I don't like about Bob is how he makes cabins they are terrible
@@michaeldelaney3587 yep, he was in a hurry...
Pretty much.
Suggestions for lefties to follow the Bob Ross method?
ummm... watch my videos in a mirror ha ha ha.
All of my tips can apply to lefties BUT I get it. It can be hard to flip your brain at times. I would suggest that you follow and watch @PaintingWithYovette - She is a CRI artist that is also left handed. She also makes great painting videos.
OMG! Had I seen this Video months ago, I would’ve avoided “stabbing a canvas”. I started looking into Bill after getting frustrated following Bob. However, I gotta disagree with you about Bob’s paintings being better than Bill’s.
I love both - I personally think bob's are better for today's artist starting out.... due to the fact that it has more details in it. But I love the free style and texture of Bills Painting. They both have their pluses and minuses. Just want people to pick and choose what would be best for them 💪
Bill Alexander is the original and paints way more realistic looking than ross the black light poster painter. Bill is more authentic than Robot Robert.
Glad that you are enjoying Bill Alexander 💪
Great tip! I came across this vid looking for Bill Alexander. I find i do disagree in your opinion that Bob Ross is more detailed though... I find Alexander's a bit more so, particularly in the mountains and sky, and lighting and use of color. Bob is more detailed in layout, layers (slightly), and his foreground.
That is the great thing about art... we can all have our view point of what we like. We are just luck we have both artist to learn from :)
Lol I live their!!
He always makes me laugh 😂
neat, will check him out
I am sure you will enjoy him :)
Do you prefer Gamblin or Winsor paint?
I like both but Gamblin is a little better in my opinion
My brushes (2”, 1”) are splaying. How can I bring them back to life?!
How can I prevent this from happening? Help!
Sounds like you are not cleaning and re-shaping them correctly. These 3 videos should help you out:
- Cleaner: th-cam.com/video/gDaoXPk-nWQ/w-d-xo.html
- BR Conditioner: th-cam.com/video/gDaoXPk-nWQ/w-d-xo.html
- Drying: th-cam.com/video/Ce3C81wGkIc/w-d-xo.html
Thanks, brother!
Anytime :)
I am watching on my tablet to🤣🤣😂😂
Watch anyway that you can.
So, do you work for BRI ...?
How can you push these products knowing what they did to Bob and Steve...?
Most of my video were made before the doc. Check out my past video to see what I say about it.
How do you come up with these things
Years of struggling with painting myself buddy ha ha ha
Do you work with acrylic at all? I wanted to be a bob ross but i havnt gotten into oils yet. I mean i like acrylic but it dries too fast.
Kevin Hill uses both - acrylics and oil. Maybe you take a look at his channel and try to figure out how he does it :)
@@rowennightfall1369 ty i will :)
I plan on showing how to do wet on wet with acrylics..... but it will be a little further down the road. I have other videos I have planned first.
@@WildCreates ill patiently wait for your advice as well :) look forward to it
Wild, what's your opinion of the "Water Mixable Oil Paint"? Can be used in the wet on wet style of painting? Also, do you have create (mix) a special mixture of liquid white, clear, etc, from the water mixable mediums in order to cover your canvas, or has someone started manufacturing them? (Whew)!
They are fine and I recommend them if you are sensitive to oils and or have breathing issues ( less vapor ). They work basically the same ( just less colors and options out there).
Watch this video on how to make Water mixable Liquid white ( th-cam.com/video/c6ISb-xRCVs/w-d-xo.html )
Hope that helps
Well what do you think of the expression Bill Alexander used years and years ago when he said, go darker darker,darker,darker! 😦huh?
He is just referencing contrast 👌
Bill was the master. Ross was just the student. Sorry never liked him. Bill was amazing. He was inspirational. Love Bill. OMG. I always watched Bill. Always
I am glad we have both of them to learn from :)
when are you going to to a full painting ?
I have one here ( th-cam.com/video/rJp5_BalJtM/w-d-xo.html )
I plan on doing more... just need to find more time to film them is all 💪
I use water mixabel oil as I have cronic obstructive pulmenery disease and arthritis in both hips shoulders and neck painting helps with the depression
I am glad to hear that it is helping.... I will be sure to make some more videos to help motivate you :)
I would have to disagree with you completely. William alexander was a fantastic artist and has completed paintings far more complex then bob ross. Ross was a good painter but he stuck to his normal sky, mountain, trees and barn. Where alexander had completed alot more out of his comfort zone including a burning candle etc. alexander doesn’t get the recognition he deserves of a lifetime of painting compared to ross who learned what he needed to (from Alexander )then moved on to tv. Alexander was by far a better artist
Bill does have a lot more variety in his paintings which is super nice to watch and learn. Both are great artist to learn from. Its always nice to hear other peoples perspective .
My parents say I’m fast at painting it takes me 16 minutes
That is fast
That’s the tip ?
Yup - Trust me its a good one.
Bill teaches you a lot of great ways to start painting wet on wet 💪
Wild Creates ok then , have been watching him for years. I hope ur channel grows everyday . I like u but I hope u take my suggestion , I love the paintings behind u hopefully u try making a tutorial 🌺 that’s an amazing content . Thnx
I plan on making more painting tutorials - Just need more free time to do them (since they take the longest to record and edit). But they are in the works 💪
Wild Creates great mate
I dont discriminate ,like all artists.
Always good :)
Bill was a better painter than Bob... Bob had a better presentation ... and personality for the tv audience.
The good news is we are blessed to have both to learn from.
I just followed my 3rd bob ross tutorial and my puddle looks like a butthole a watery butthole lol
Thats how you know you are a true mud mixing ha ha ha
Welcome aboard 🔥
3:54 ahahahhaha
Thats one of the best ones.... love it ha ha ha
I disagree with one thing you said. Bill Alexander was a WAY better painter than Bob Ross
That fine that was makes art, art.
Everyone has their own personal tasty and likes.
I disagree with you! I think Bill Alexander is a much much better painter! His trees and mountains look more real! Bill can paint anything , not just landscape! Please don’t misunderstand, I love Bob Ross and I think Bob is a better teacher because hes a better communicator!
The good news is we have both to learn from and both are awesome 🔥
to follow a Bob Ross video is impossible is goes way too fast
Best tip ever... HIT PAUSE... Go at your own pace and work in stages.
If you want to paint like Bob I have a lot of helpful video on my channel. Check them out