He’s German! It’s a cultural difference! So much enthusiasm! Nothing wrong with his style! I always love him! Ross came across phoney with that crispy, dry, frizzy permed Afro that was not even his natural hair! That fuzzy mess was a perm!
Before Bob Ross, there was William Alexander. My brother who was an artist always watched this guy back when we were kids. Such an amazing painter! Brings back lots of memories.
So enjoyed. Took painting lessons from Bill Alexander in 1977. Brought back very hood memories just watching and hearing his voice. I still love to paint. So relaxing
I grew up watching Bill Alexander. He was so inspirational to me. He is the reason I paint now. Cept I paint on my laptop with a high end drawing tablet. But I use a lot of his techniques . Amazing artist...great teacher
Funny how everybody says “Bob Ross,Bob Ross”. But THIS is the guy I watched when I was young. Always mesmerized at how this guy would bring a blank canvas to life. “Happy little trees. “Happy little birds. “Happy little clouds. Great memories!
He never sounds angry. This is the best way of inspiring oneself, when the motivation is lacking. With this in mind, I have never been short of lifting my own spirits, enthusiasm and motivation, when I have had very little desire to be creative. I am a writer, a painter and musician (composer, conductor and concert pianist). I only found Bill Alexander under a year ago, and he has done something that no one else did to me, given me the self drive needed under all circumstances. I only wish I had seen these when the were originally aired - I would have been about 16, at the time.
What a man I just love bill's enthusiasm and the way that he gets his audience's attention. He's an amazing teacher. RIP and fire up heaven with your fantastic talent. ❤🙏
Bill Alexander taught us a joyful view of painting. Kind of like dancing on the sunflower fields. Bob Ross taught us a peaceful view of painting. Kind of like admiring the sunflower fields. Bill Alexander and Bob Ross taught us how to appreciate painting. Kind of like noticing the sunflower fields.
I loved watching this guy when I was a kid! "There is so much power in a human being...you just have to ask for it." Now that's an almighty quote right there.
Its nice to see where Bob’s influence came from! Both of them are fantastic painters! Bob was more mellow while Bill was very enthusiastic. Edit: It’s so sad to hear that they ended up forming a rivalry. I often like to think that maybe they made amends in heaven. I also don’t remember commenting on here I’m surprised i found this.
Unfortunately it is sad that their relationship slowly got estranged because Bill thought Bob is boldly competing against him and that made him jealous.
@@rdu239 You painted it the wrong way there (no pun intended, or was it? Who knows) Bob refused to acknowledge Bill in an interview because he was competition. This upset Bill, rightfully so.
Bill was a lovely guy who cared about nature, Bob was also a lovely guy who cared about nature. And anyone who has watched Bill or Bob is probably a lover of nature as well. Each one of them taught so much, and not just on the canvas. So is one of them less than the other? Truth be told they are both a hard act to follow.
I feel like their friendship got ruined by money, and I think instead of people taking sides & blaming one guy or the other, we should all just blame it on money bc it always ruins everything, and I hope they were able to forgive & be friends again in heaven 🕊🌍🤝💖
@@nataliaturner4845 I agree with everything you say there, and yes i also hope their both best friends in heaven. Probably are, they both deserved to be.
Birch wood bark is a great fire starter...along with dryer lint with some Vaselline on it. It's a great survivor tip. The only Birch trees I have ever seen though are white. Except for the highlites, he paints them as dark.
Watching this on Sunday night before I have to get up for work in the morning. Going to take his approach at work tomorrow and just "Fire In". Good words to live by. Bill really kicks ass.
I just like at the end how he says after painting for half hour he says I thank you for washing me,bu-bye! I really liked that man,not liked our typical youtubers who spend damn 10 minutes on intro and outro,Legend Man!
In 1982, Bob Ross was lovingly and excitedly given the blessing of William Alexander to take up the mighty paintbrush and carry on teaching the wet on wet technique that Alexander had made popular to the modern world. It is an old technique that has been used by artists for centuries. Bob carried on for Alexander and the world came to love Bob Ross as well as William Alexander. There was no bitterness between the two lovable men. Alexander was overjoyed to pass the show on to his protege Bob Ross. He did so joyfully and publicly.
Exactly. Alla prima has been around for a very long time, although it doesn't appear many people know that as obviously television invents everything!! 😂 Monet, Gogh, Sargent, Brooks etc would be laughing their heads off, as would, I imagine, a few totally unknown cave artists somewhere. Nothing new under the sun, as the saying goes.
Me too! I was watching the Bob Ross show on Netflix and Bill made an appearance! I turned it off and came right here! I'm so excited! It's been more than 30 years!
I don't paint and don't want to learn. Listening to this man and his positive attitude and happy clouds and happy paintings and happy homes is just so relaxing.
Read Bill Alexander’s Biography and you’ll gain insight to him. He shares his technique with Bob, Annette, Andrea and several others (I’m lucky to have been certified by Bill as well). I met Bob at a trade show in D.C. and he was as nice (and talk) and talented as you see in the screen. He and Annette (and their spouses build the Bob Ross company one workshop and demo at a time. I was lucky to join the Ross instructor ranks by invitation. Both of these men brought art into an average household sharing their techniques and knowledge. I hope y’all pick up a brush and make some happy trees with the magic of painting.
You must have read the wrong biography of another Bill Alexander, maybe a politician or somebody. Get the facts straight, man, and stop spreading this horseshit! Ross company is a money machine of non-artists teaching other non-artists a technique how to paint, making millions of dollars with selling how-to books, videos (back in the days) and oil paint, all boldly embossed with Ross's name andthe thieve's face. He was anything but a collaborator. They were bitter rivals because Ross stole everything from Bill! Company together my arse! I don't give a damn if you claim to have ever met Bill, nobody can verify it anyway. I met him too, and I can even even speak his mother tongue. So, less misunderstandings during a conversation, see? *Here comes what is only relevant to me, not what self-described so called **_'certified'_** these and that who had allegedly met him or her claim on the internet, quote:* _"Finally, Mr. Ross found an art instructor in California who could show him exactly how to paint a tree, using the speedy, foolproof "wet on wet" method. "I took one class and I went crazy," he said. "I knew this was what I wanted to do." Mr. Ross eventually set up his own traveling art school in Florida. His business took off in 1982._ *_He declined to name the teacher who first inspired him, explaining somewhat uneasily, "Now he is our major competitor."_* *_In fact, the rivalry between Mr. Ross and his former mentor, William Alexander, is bitter._*_ Mr. Alexander, 76, a Bavarian-born painter who _*_has his own painting show on a public television station in Orange County, Calif., a paint supply business and a line of books and videos,_*_ spoke of his former protege in the tones Thomas Couture might have used to describe the young pupil who outstripped him, Edouard Manet._ *_"He betrayed me,"_*_ he said in his strong German accent. _*_"I invented 'wet on wet.' I trained him and he is copying me -- what bothers me is not just that he betrayed me, but that he thinks he can do it better." "_* Unquote. *THE NEW YORK TIMES* , December 22, 1991, Page 002033, The New York Times Archives (not any misinformed YT dude!) www.nytimes.com/1991/12/22/arts/television-bob-ross-the-frugal-gourmet-of-painting.html?pagewanted=4&src=pm So, kindly shove your delusion up where the sun don't shine, and I certainly don't mean London.
@@Claude-Eckel Well it doesn't matter to me. It doesn't change the fact that Bob is an amazing painter, and you're just sitting on a couch getting upset about something that happened a long time ago. Also there are obvious differences in how Bob and Bill paint. Bob likes to take it nice and slow, but Bill likes to take it fast when starting his paintings.
@@Claude-Eckel I believe you are correct Bill Alexander was a born artist full of love and enthusiam A european who new his ART I just discovered him and am shocked at how much bob Ross copied him right down to the happy clouds and how he cleaned his brushes that was BILLS true persona as an artist myself I recognize that bill had real talent--reveling in the beauty of art for arts sake Mr alexander you are WONDERFUL!
Bill choose Bob Ross to take over for him. I remember watching that day in 1982 when Bill Alexander passed the 'mighty paint brush' to Bob Ross. I cried because I had enjoyed watching Bill for so long. I didn't know that Bob was going to capture the hearts of millions the way he did over the years. They were both wonderful artists that inspired so many to pick up a paintbrush and learn to enjoy the art of painting. May they both rest in peace and know how much they were both appreciated and loved. Bob Ross did not steal the show or the wet on wet technique from Bill. Bob picked up where Bill left off and greatly honored Bill by carrying on Bills wet on wet painting. Bob did Bill proud.
Bill and Bob are both fantastic painters, and it’s a shame their friendship ended up straining because of their shows. That’s how show business is unfortunately. I like both shows for different reasons. With Bob, I can sit back and relax while watching hime paint almost effortlessly, and with Bill, I can feel his energy and it makes me smile when he gets excited
@@Joshyboy225 I grew up with Bob Ross, and this is the first episode I've seen of Bill, but he's very likeable too. I think they were both really good hosts for their own shows, and even tho it didn't end well between them, I don't think ppl need to put one or the other down - they brought different things to their audience & we have the luxury of enjoying both.🎨✨
@@nataliaturner4845Absolutely right. I use Bob as an anti-anxiety tool as he relaxes me so much I can't keep my eyes open!! Bill is completely the opposite and makes me chuckle. As neither of them invented the technique, and the pitting of them against eachother is a media/show business thing, let's just enjoy them both!!
William Alexander was the original, he was the teacher. I grew up watching him as a kid. He was a joy to watch. Regardless of how people feel about Bob, he would never reach the level of the true master.
He really is such an inspirational guy. "You are the master. Make it your way. Then you don't make a lousy copy!" "There is so much power in a human being, if you just ask for that!" LOL! What a great guy.
I just like after the whole painting he just says I thank you for watching me,by bye Man we should thank him and it's also sad to see he didnt talk much about himself when these clickbait youtubers talk shit long and long for money,he and bob are the real legend man
I miss William Alexander my earliest memories of watching him and then when I saw Bob Ross I was always disappointed I wish he was still around he makes me laugh with his fiery painting ways and is yelling and his crazy German antics😂😂😂❤❤
They're all trying to be a Bob Ross, to a degree it seems. Ross had his niche, and it worked for many, many years. Painting tutorials should be just such, tutorials, where the individual who's painting, chooses the best means in which to make the video worth the while of the viewer.
REMMY MAFIA this was Bob Ross’ mentor. He is the one who taught him the wet on wet technique. Bob Ross clearly states this on multiple occasions on his show.
We are discovering where Bob Ross got his mojo from. However Bob Ross's mojo was much more mellow. Alexander is intense and hyper happy. For years I remember the "happy trees" guy, knew it wasn't Ross only and remember him being older, German, excitable and funny. I could not figure out where this guy went or what his name was. Watched the Bob Ross documentary and it's Alexander here!
Same exact experience as me. I knew the original guy had a European accent and my joke line imitating him was, "And now you have your happy sky." Until minutes ago, when I watched a TH-cam video about Bob Ross, I had no idea how to track down this man. And now I'm seeing him again.
If football went bad in Chicago on sundays (which was most of the time), Bill Alexander was the backup plan Sunday’s on WTTW ch 11. “Mighty brush “ happy clouds” “happy illusions” thanks for a stroll down memory lane!! RIP Mr. Alexander 😇
What he says might seem like random rambles at first, is what I initially thought. But once I began to think, it really spoke to me. Getting me pumped and motivated.
Been a big fan of Bill, remember being introduced to his show back in the 80's, via PBS. Also a fan of Bob Ross. When I want calm and serenity, I watch Bob. When I want comedy, I watch Bill. His expressions are TOO FUNNY!! "Blobs in the brush"!!
??? The word 'thought' kind of indicates you are wanting to start an argument...but let's keep this happy as Bill always spoke of happy, positive times.
The paintings Bill creates during the show are no where as fine as the finished ones used to show what he is painting. Those finished paintings are really a fine quality that show his talent.
I love all three. Bill Alexander Bob Ross and Kevin Hills. Btw Kevin is more refine and detail in everything he paint. The technique is been perfecting. Thank to all this guys, my respect.🧐
That's because Ross took Bill's wet-on-wet technique and started an art supplies business around it. I think Bill thought he was due some $$$. I think he was right.
Bonjour Monsieur, je suis en admiration devant toutes ses Oeuvres Magnifiques et son dynamisme , j'aimerai acheter une cassette de vous en Francais s;v;p, merci d'avances
I couldn't remember his name before looking for video of this guy (only what he used to say about "the almighty fan brush", so that's what I searched with) - and here he is! That's what I remembered most about his speech - that and "FIRE it in dehr & FIRE it in dehr"!
I have just recently discovered bill Alexander after learning ge was bobs mentor. The only thing i dont understand is he says over and over he wants to be the best teacher he can be but then acted how he did with bob. They both excell in certain areas where the other does not. Bob's nature scense are top notch while bills still lifes are pretty amazing. Both wonderful artists in their own right
I watched William before Bob. I loved his enthusiasm! It didn’t come off as angry to me. I loved watching him.
He’s German! It’s a cultural difference! So much enthusiasm! Nothing wrong with his style! I always love him! Ross came across phoney with that crispy, dry, frizzy permed Afro that was not even his natural hair! That fuzzy mess was a perm!
He was conscripted into the German army during WWII. He stated he didn’t believe in the war his country was waging. And he was bitter about it.
"Happy Clouds"! "Happy Clouds"! My favorite Bill Alexander expression!
Before Bob Ross, there was William Alexander. My brother who was an artist always watched this guy back when we were kids. Such an amazing painter! Brings back lots of memories.
I used to watch him and he taught me a lot.
So enjoyed. Took painting lessons from Bill Alexander in 1977. Brought back very hood memories just watching and hearing his voice. I still love to paint. So relaxing
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I grew up watching Bill Alexander. He was so inspirational to me. He is the reason I paint now. Cept I paint on my laptop with a high end drawing tablet. But I use a lot of his techniques . Amazing artist...great teacher
Funny how everybody says “Bob Ross,Bob Ross”. But THIS is the guy I watched when I was young. Always mesmerized at how this guy would bring a blank canvas to life. “Happy little trees. “Happy little birds. “Happy little clouds.
Great memories!
bob ross was inspired and taught by william alexander :)
Me too. I even bought some of his stuff.
I remember he would be painting & say "you are the almighty creator "....
Bob Ross learned from Bill Alexander, then “borrowed” his phrases, like “happy clouds”, etc….
Yall all sound a bit bitter
He never sounds angry. This is the best way of inspiring oneself, when the motivation is lacking. With this in mind, I have never been short of lifting my own spirits, enthusiasm and motivation, when I have had very little desire to be creative. I am a writer, a painter and musician (composer, conductor and concert pianist).
I only found Bill Alexander under a year ago, and he has done something that no one else did to me, given me the self drive needed under all circumstances. I only wish I had seen these when the were originally aired - I would have been about 16, at the time.
What a man I just love bill's enthusiasm and the way that he gets his audience's attention. He's an amazing teacher. RIP and fire up heaven with your fantastic talent. ❤🙏
My Mom and I in Toronto would like to thank you very much for taking the time to upload these wonderful videos.
Bill Alexander taught us a joyful view of painting. Kind of like dancing on the sunflower fields.
Bob Ross taught us a peaceful view of painting. Kind of like admiring the sunflower fields.
Bill Alexander and Bob Ross taught us how to appreciate painting. Kind of like noticing the sunflower fields.
Some may call this junk me I call them treasure
Super, beautifully said!!! Thank You!
Its Will Alexander
Wizka Wolf It’s William Alexander, and Bill Alexander for short.
Nice poem....
Well said! No need for "Ross copied Alexander!" ... All great students copy and all great teachers are flattered.
I loved watching this guy when I was a kid! "There is so much power in a human being...you just have to ask for it." Now that's an almighty quote right there.
my day just got better listening to this happy guy..
Its nice to see where Bob’s influence came from! Both of them are fantastic painters! Bob was more mellow while Bill was very enthusiastic.
Edit: It’s so sad to hear that they ended up forming a rivalry. I often like to think that maybe they made amends in heaven. I also don’t remember commenting on here I’m surprised i found this.
Unfortunately it is sad that their relationship slowly got estranged because Bill thought Bob is boldly competing against him and that made him jealous.
@@rdu239 You painted it the wrong way there (no pun intended, or was it? Who knows) Bob refused to acknowledge Bill in an interview because he was competition. This upset Bill, rightfully so.
Bob said he learned from Bill.
It’s called cocaine.
Theme song like demonstrating a Thomas or Lowery organ at the mall in the 70s...love it.
God knows I love this man: I watched him Every Saturday (in Buffalo NY) on WGBH PBS Boston.
Thank You for the memories! ♥
I love this guy.
Tf y r here
OMG DUDE WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE? I love your vids!!
Me too!
@@hildakoshill7012 he made a bob ross video
Admire both men, have been watching them for decades. Their work, brings me happiness.
Thank you for posting this. I learned how to paint from William. Not too many people these days remember him, only Bob Ross.
yeah I watched William, never saw a Bob Ross episode
Bill was clearly, far better than Ross
Bill was a lovely guy who cared about nature, Bob was also a lovely guy who cared about nature. And anyone who has watched Bill or Bob is probably a lover of nature as well. Each one of them taught so much, and not just on the canvas. So is one of them less than the other? Truth be told they are both a hard act to follow.
I feel like their friendship got ruined by money, and I think instead of people taking sides & blaming one guy or the other, we should all just blame it on money bc it always ruins everything, and I hope they were able to forgive & be friends again in heaven 🕊🌍🤝💖
@@nataliaturner4845 I agree with everything you say there, and yes i also hope their both best friends in heaven. Probably are, they both deserved to be.
"I shouldn't talk about that. Kids might start fire now" 😂Bill's hilarious and talented.
Birch wood bark is a great fire starter...along with dryer lint with some Vaselline on it. It's a great survivor tip. The only Birch trees I have ever seen though are white. Except for the highlites, he paints them as dark.
Fabulous. What a talent, and what a personality.
THANK YOU! I love bill! The original copies of these were recorded over by the studio, so people's home copies are all that's left. Cherish these!
" I need to change my ducks, I do so much for them, but they never talk back to me" made my day :)
The man who taught the legend that is Bob Ross, who is a legend in his own right.
Brent Kelley. They both were great painters I think Bob Ross was a step Notch better
@@johndolejsch5102 Nah i personnaly think William is a lot better but I think bob ross is way more entertaining and interesting etc
Changed my mind I prefer bob
Have a nice, warm, day, sir. : @@@aperson7245
No doubt my happy friend, no doubt.
Watching this on Sunday night before I have to get up for work in the morning. Going to take his approach at work tomorrow and just "Fire In". Good words to live by. Bill really kicks ass.
I just like at the end how he says
after painting for half hour he says
I thank you for washing me,bu-bye!
I really liked that man,not liked our typical youtubers who spend damn 10 minutes on intro and outro,Legend Man!
I had a wonderful art teacher, Mr. Maters, in the 1970's. He was Dutch and his father had been the court painter for Queen Wilhelmina.
Really ? Very cool ! What was Mr Maters' first name ?
16:45
This guy cures my depression!
What a lovely man, so funny and genuine.
If Bob is ASMR, then William is whatever the exact opposite is. Kinda like how Bob talked about dark and light needing each other.
Perfect balance
Dandelion Ducks Bill Alexander wasn’t a nazi. He was a wehrmacht soldier. Those are different.
@@toxicringe3437 True
Germans were drafted whether they liked it or not. You didn’t fight, you and your family were sent to prison
@Captain KaBOOM dude you fought or died doesn't matter if you agreed with nazism or not
Anointed to paint. What a gift he had. His lessons live on! Thanks, Todd.
26:39 "I thank you for wash me! Bye bye!" 😂
That part was Sooooo adorable☺️
I jumped when he started painting. 😹💖💫 Thank you for this video.
Happy Happy Paintings made me smile, glued until the end to see what was created.
I remember watching him when I was probably 6 years old and he yelled "POOT ZEE POOP ON THE CANVAS!" I never got over that! True OG!🤣❤️
This is passion! I love his random FITS!!! 😝😂
In 1982, Bob Ross was lovingly and excitedly given the blessing of William Alexander to take up the mighty paintbrush and carry on teaching the wet on wet technique that Alexander had made popular to the modern world. It is an old technique that has been used by artists for centuries. Bob carried on for Alexander and the world came to love Bob Ross as well as William Alexander. There was no bitterness between the two lovable men. Alexander was overjoyed to pass the show on to his protege Bob Ross. He did so joyfully and publicly.
Exactly. Alla prima has been around for a very long time, although it doesn't appear many people know that as obviously television invents everything!! 😂 Monet, Gogh, Sargent, Brooks etc would be laughing their heads off, as would, I imagine, a few totally unknown cave artists somewhere. Nothing new under the sun, as the saying goes.
His cute German accent makes me smile
Loved watching him, I learned a lot!!!!! I've painted many paintings using his technique!
I have been looking for him forever!!!!!🌟🌟👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿😊😊❤❤❤
Me too! I was watching the Bob Ross show on Netflix and Bill made an appearance! I turned it off and came right here! I'm so excited! It's been more than 30 years!
I don't paint and don't want to learn. Listening to this man and his positive attitude and happy clouds and happy paintings and happy homes is just so relaxing.
stfu we didnt ask
@@NenUserD8xedYou lol who hurt you little baby
"He was a drunk and he started getting on that lousy bottle and that killed him." 25:18
I'm starting to love this man😍.
Ash Ash love me
honey poo perv
@@samhollan4570 😂. Oh by the way, the real big foot is my cat. I don't know how to upload a picture, but I would love to.
I always enjoyed the music on the intro of the William Alexander show.
Fun watching Bill, makes oil painting look easy.....
this man manages to some how do such a peaceful painting with a mad adatude.
Read Bill Alexander’s Biography and you’ll gain insight to him. He shares his technique with Bob, Annette, Andrea and several others (I’m lucky to have been certified by Bill as well). I met Bob at a trade show in D.C. and he was as nice (and talk) and talented as you see in the screen. He and Annette (and their spouses build the Bob Ross company one workshop and demo at a time. I was lucky to join the Ross instructor ranks by invitation. Both of these men brought art into an average household sharing their techniques and knowledge. I hope y’all pick up a brush and make some happy trees with the magic of painting.
You must have read the wrong biography of another Bill Alexander, maybe a politician or somebody. Get the facts straight, man, and stop spreading this horseshit!
Ross company is a money machine of non-artists teaching other non-artists a technique how to paint, making millions of dollars with selling how-to books, videos (back in the days) and oil paint, all boldly embossed with Ross's name andthe thieve's face. He was anything but a collaborator. They were bitter rivals because Ross stole everything from Bill! Company together my arse! I don't give a damn if you claim to have ever met Bill, nobody can verify it anyway. I met him too, and I can even even speak his mother tongue. So, less misunderstandings during a conversation, see?
*Here comes what is only relevant to me, not what self-described so called **_'certified'_** these and that who had allegedly met him or her claim on the internet, quote:*
_"Finally, Mr. Ross found an art instructor in California who could show him exactly how to paint a tree, using the speedy, foolproof "wet on wet" method. "I took one class and I went crazy," he said. "I knew this was what I wanted to do." Mr. Ross eventually set up his own traveling art school in Florida. His business took off in 1982._
*_He declined to name the teacher who first inspired him, explaining somewhat uneasily, "Now he is our major competitor."_*
*_In fact, the rivalry between Mr. Ross and his former mentor, William Alexander, is bitter._*_ Mr. Alexander, 76, a Bavarian-born painter who _*_has his own painting show on a public television station in Orange County, Calif., a paint supply business and a line of books and videos,_*_ spoke of his former protege in the tones Thomas Couture might have used to describe the young pupil who outstripped him, Edouard Manet._
*_"He betrayed me,"_*_ he said in his strong German accent. _*_"I invented 'wet on wet.' I trained him and he is copying me -- what bothers me is not just that he betrayed me, but that he thinks he can do it better." "_* Unquote.
*THE NEW YORK TIMES* , December 22, 1991, Page 002033, The New York Times Archives (not any misinformed YT dude!)
www.nytimes.com/1991/12/22/arts/television-bob-ross-the-frugal-gourmet-of-painting.html?pagewanted=4&src=pm
So, kindly shove your delusion up where the sun don't shine, and I certainly don't mean London.
@@Claude-Eckel Well it doesn't matter to me. It doesn't change the fact that Bob is an amazing painter, and you're just sitting on a couch getting upset about something that happened a long time ago. Also there are obvious differences in how Bob and Bill paint. Bob likes to take it nice and slow, but Bill likes to take it fast when starting his paintings.
@@Claude-Eckel I believe you are correct Bill Alexander was a born artist full of love and enthusiam A european who new his ART I just discovered him and am shocked at how much bob Ross copied him right down to the happy clouds and how he cleaned his brushes that was BILLS true persona as an artist myself I recognize that bill had real talent--reveling in the beauty of art for arts sake
Mr alexander you are WONDERFUL!
Mark Curtis
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@@yurig014 Exactly what I was gonna say. Wet on wet goes back to the Middle Ages.
2:27 beats the devil out of it
He sure did. It surprised me too. He showed Bob Ross how to beat the devil.
😂😂
Ahahahahah
Alexander was more mature about it
!ripdevil
I sometimes wonder if Bill used "odorless" paint thinner ;-) Always loved watching him paint, and hearing him talk.
Bill choose Bob Ross to take over for him. I remember watching that day in 1982 when Bill Alexander passed the 'mighty paint brush' to Bob Ross. I cried because I had enjoyed watching Bill for so long. I didn't know that Bob was going to capture the hearts of millions the way he did over the years. They were both wonderful artists that inspired so many to pick up a paintbrush and learn to enjoy the art of painting. May they both rest in peace and know how much they were both appreciated and loved.
Bob Ross did not steal the show or the wet on wet technique from Bill. Bob picked up where Bill left off and greatly honored Bill by carrying on Bills wet on wet painting. Bob did Bill proud.
I see Bob Ross everywhere.
But I remember this guy being much more popular. His show was huge on PBS. Everyone watched it.
Bill and Bob are both fantastic painters, and it’s a shame their friendship ended up straining because of their shows. That’s how show business is unfortunately. I like both shows for different reasons. With Bob, I can sit back and relax while watching hime paint almost effortlessly, and with Bill, I can feel his energy and it makes me smile when he gets excited
It is important to remember Bob Ross, was Bills student. Bill was the Master of this technique!!!
@@Joshyboy225 I grew up with Bob Ross, and this is the first episode I've seen of Bill, but he's very likeable too. I think they were both really good hosts for their own shows, and even tho it didn't end well between them, I don't think ppl need to put one or the other down - they brought different things to their audience & we have the luxury of enjoying both.🎨✨
@@nataliaturner4845Absolutely right. I use Bob as an anti-anxiety tool as he relaxes me so much I can't keep my eyes open!! Bill is completely the opposite and makes me chuckle. As neither of them invented the technique, and the pitting of them against eachother is a media/show business thing, let's just enjoy them both!!
I love this guy. Hes so enthusiastic about his work. Just as good and motivation as Bob for me
He is a great teacher of art. He is the great happy artist. He is also funny with his mighty brushes..
Love the passion.
William Alexander was the original, he was the teacher. I grew up watching him as a kid. He was a joy to watch. Regardless of how people feel about Bob, he would never reach the level of the true master.
hilarious! great guy! love his outburst....so funny :)
"Fire it in!" I love that.
I love you both
Bob Ross
Bill Alexander
I hope everyone should stop talking about negative things happened to them it's past and past is past.
I agree
Finally a middle ground
He really is such an inspirational guy. "You are the master. Make it your way. Then you don't make a lousy copy!" "There is so much power in a human being, if you just ask for that!" LOL! What a great guy.
I just like after the whole painting he just says
I thank you for watching me,by bye
Man we should thank him and it's also sad to see he didnt talk much about himself when these clickbait youtubers talk shit long and long for money,he and bob are the real legend man
He was the greatest art teacher EVER
"Why not put dirt in a dirty road? ..." LOL!!! He is hilarious. Made me laugh the whole time.
I miss William Alexander my earliest memories of watching him and then when I saw Bob Ross I was always disappointed I wish he was still around he makes me laugh with his fiery painting ways and is yelling and his crazy German antics😂😂😂❤❤
Yea, He’s as mellow a German will ever get to Bob Ross. I really do like Bill’s style, though.
This man manages to sound angry the whole time while telling you to love yourself and be happy
Jacob Banerjee I don’t feel as rich from him ....
tough love lol
Like someone mixed Bob Ross and the actor Klaus Kinski lol
They're all trying to be a Bob Ross, to a degree it seems. Ross had his niche, and it worked for many, many years. Painting tutorials should be just such, tutorials, where the individual who's painting, chooses the best means in which to make the video worth the while of the viewer.
REMMY MAFIA this was Bob Ross’ mentor. He is the one who taught him the wet on wet technique. Bob Ross clearly states this on multiple occasions on his show.
I remember watching this dude in th early 80s thinking, "I can do that too." But I couldn't lol
7:03 "Argggggghhh!!!.....Tell yourself you're wonderful!!" -- Love it LOL
I love him so positive, my German inspiration
We are discovering where Bob Ross got his mojo from. However Bob Ross's mojo was much more mellow. Alexander is intense and hyper happy. For years I remember the "happy trees" guy, knew it wasn't Ross only and remember him being older, German, excitable and funny. I could not figure out where this guy went or what his name was. Watched the Bob Ross documentary and it's Alexander here!
Same exact experience as me. I knew the original guy had a European accent and my joke line imitating him was, "And now you have your happy sky." Until minutes ago, when I watched a TH-cam video about Bob Ross, I had no idea how to track down this man. And now I'm seeing him again.
What documentary? I want to see it please.
Both great artists who continue to teach us happy painters😌
Bill was actually Prussian
If football went bad in Chicago on sundays (which was most of the time), Bill Alexander was the backup plan Sunday’s on WTTW ch 11. “Mighty brush “ happy clouds” “happy illusions” thanks for a stroll down memory lane!! RIP Mr. Alexander 😇
6:45 „Use the big brush... because creative power you can not hold too long“ - not Yoda.
Love this style
He was FIRING IN!!!! this episode!!
What he says might seem like random rambles at first, is what I initially thought. But once I began to think, it really spoke to me. Getting me pumped and motivated.
Been a big fan of Bill, remember being introduced to his show back in the 80's, via PBS. Also a fan of Bob Ross. When I want calm and serenity, I watch Bob. When I want comedy, I watch Bill. His expressions are TOO FUNNY!! "Blobs in the brush"!!
When you're so old that you thought of Bob Ross as the young upstart that stole Alexander's show.
He continued on his show legally,he didnt steal,bill taught bob
@@EinsteinIbraheem ok lawyer.
@@EinsteinIbraheem ok boomer. Lloj simpson also got away legally.
??? The word 'thought' kind of indicates you are wanting to start an argument...but let's keep this happy as Bill always spoke of happy, positive times.
He continued notstoled
Todd, thank you for uploading these. Bless you.
The paintings Bill creates during the show are no where as fine as the finished ones used to show what he is painting.
Those finished paintings are really a fine quality that show his talent.
Yes... go to AlexanderArt.com and you can find them. They are so amazing.
"When I painted that, the clouds are already on the other side... on China!"
ROFLMAO :-)
Are you STILL laughing now during this Corona stuff?
I havent seen "ROFLMAO" for so long, and you are one of the last user
@@morgancalvi6675 I bet he is still laughing. Why shouldn't he laugh?
@@marvintimke3978 🙄...you think this world is something to be happy about? You must be stupid and young.
@@marvintimke3978 uh...Corona Virus....he most certainly would NOT be laughing. Think before going off on someone.
FIRE IN !!!! Love Him
Bob: tell yourself you can do it! because you can 😀
Bill: TELL YOURSELF YOU ARE VUNDERFULL! TELL IT! DO IT NOW!
Awesome, we laughed our heads off. 😂
Thanks for uploading these.
He was one of my faves! "FIRE IT IN"
I love all three.
Bill Alexander
Bob Ross and
Kevin Hills. Btw Kevin is more refine and detail in everything he paint.
The technique is been perfecting.
Thank to all this guys, my respect.🧐
I still have his oil painting kit. Loved him, I dont know why he's not on a streaming show on Roku.
I was 4 yrs old when this was on the air but i remember it but yet i can’t remember something from last week.
The intro music reminds me of a 60s roller skating rink.
goldslinger or an irritating organist at a hockey game
Reminds me of the keyboardist from the movie slapshot LOL!
This guy is brilliant 😊👏🏻
Golly, the theme song is so fun to listen to.
Bob Ross is in the same room as this guy. It´s funny to see who inspired who and go back in time to see the source of influence and inspiration.
yes he was, I love em both
Ahturos i think Bob paints better
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Bill hated Ross
That's because Ross took Bill's wet-on-wet technique and started an art supplies business around it. I think Bill thought he was due some $$$. I think he was right.
Bonjour Monsieur, je suis en admiration devant toutes ses Oeuvres Magnifiques et son dynamisme , j'aimerai acheter une cassette de vous en Francais s;v;p, merci d'avances
Awesome/beautiful 😍😍😍😍😍
I couldn't remember his name before looking for video of this guy (only what he used to say about "the almighty fan brush", so that's what I searched with) - and here he is! That's what I remembered most about his speech - that and "FIRE it in dehr & FIRE it in dehr"!
I love this guy - so much more inspiring than Bob Ross, to me. Maybe it's because he reminds me of my German great-uncles...
ROFL! Bill was in a mood that day!
Fisherman's village is a good one, of that same mood, I love bill.
I fire it in,then he go's in aggressive...lol,that is hilarious,wow I'm loving this and how he came across more intense.
He was so talented.
"... I'm in a RRRRED mood!" :-)
I have just recently discovered bill Alexander after learning ge was bobs mentor. The only thing i dont understand is he says over and over he wants to be the best teacher he can be but then acted how he did with bob. They both excell in certain areas where the other does not. Bob's nature scense are top notch while bills still lifes are pretty amazing. Both wonderful artists in their own right
the "happy blue sky" the "happy cloud" ... the "beating of the brush" etc. ... nice to see where Bob got inspiration.
He reminds me of Brother Theodore, that performance artist who showed up on David Letterman in the early 80s.
so talent !!!!!