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William (Bill) Alexander was born in 1915 in East Prussia. As a youth he used his artistic talents to paint carriages and murals for local aristocrats. After the war, Bill and his family immigrated to North America to pursue their dream of building a home and to share Bills gift of painting.
Bill and his wife, Margaret, traveled throughout the United States and Canada teaching painting and making friends, often selling paintings to meet living expenses along the way. During this time Bill worked hard to develop his wet-on-wet technique and products. He developed the base medium Magic White, extra-thick oil paints, and special palette knives and brushes. These products work together to help artists, even a beginning artist, create beautiful scenes on the canvas.
By 1974, when he completed his first Emmy-winning Magic of Oil painting television show, Bills dream had become a reality. He had built himself a home in North America a home in the hearts of thousands who discovered with Bills help that they could have the almighty power to fire in and be happy painters too. Today, Bill continues to teach the world to paint through his television shows available on DVD.
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Learn how to start an oil painting this free instructional video art lesson on oil painting.
Expert: Vince Fazio
Contact: www.vincefazio.blogspot.com
Bio: Vince Fazio, an artist for 29 years, is currently the Art director of the Sedona art center and has been for 9 years.
Filmmaker: Chuck Tyler
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Good paint brushes are important for oil painting. Learn how to pick quality oil paint brushes in this free art lesson video.
Expert: Stephen R. Moore
Bio: Stephen R. (Stevie) Moore began exploring fine art techniques and theory at the University of Kentucky, specializing in printmaking and oil painting.
Filmmaker: treg ward
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Painted for RuPaul’s Drag Race Art Show at World of Wonder Storefront Gallery. Filmed by Derrick Barry.
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Nick San Pedro was born in Las Vegas, NV on November 15, 1978 to a Cuban-Chinese father, and a Spanish-French mother.
As a young child, San Pedro immersed himself in art, spending most of his time drawing. People quickly grew fond of the young artist’s creations. San Pedro was surrounded by all types of music and live stage shows, being raised in Las Vegas. The artist’s father was friends with Siegfried and Roy, which led to Nick having many opportunities to share his works with them throughout his adolescence. Roy was especially encouraging, and his acknowledgment of San Pedro’s talent was all the artist needed to believe that his artwork was truly magical.
San Pedro’s love for music and performance led to the creation of many works of art that would eventually gain attention from musicians coming to perform in the entertainment capitol of the world.
In 2002, while attending college, San Pedro was commissioned to produce artwork for ‘NBC’s Last Call with Carson Daly’. The following year, The artist was hired to paint eight musicians, including Madonna, for the 45th Annual Grammy Awards Pre-Party.
After debuting his artwork in New York City in the prestigious Rainbow Room, San Pedro went on to share many of his paintings with numerous people in the entertainment industry, including: Christina Aguilera, Nelly Furtado, Tori Amos, Sarah McLachlan, Elton John, Celine Dion, Carole King, Stevie Nicks, Steven Spielberg, Gwen Stefani, Pink, Carey Hart, Siegfried & Roy, Jerry Seinfeld, Ani DiFranco, Ben Folds, The Osbournes, Carson Daly, Ludacris, Kathy Griffin, Carmen Electra and Pamela Anderson.
San Pedro is realizing the impact his work is having on the world around him. The artist continually looks for ways to enlighten peoples lives with his creativity. He is proud to lend his time and work to many non-profit organizations that benefit art programs, children’s charities and AIDS programs.
Nick San Pedro is currently producing oil paintings on canvas and looking forward to sharing his body of work abroad. The artist is truly grateful for every experience he’s had to share his artwork, and for all the people who share this journey with him.
E-mail the artist at: nick@nicksanpedro.com
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A Taste of Australia
A Portrait of YouTube’s TheHill88 done with Vegemite and a butter knife on 9 pieces of toast. Original painting time 1hr 30mins. Speed Plays in under 4 mins.
Music provided by Krill
Song: Lady Vegemite
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So what is Vegemite? According the the packaging it is “Concentrated Yeast Extract”. I did a little research and originally came from the left overs from brewing beer. Supposedly it is quite good for you and is full of Vitamin B. The taste is hard to describe salty, tangy, and bitter. It is definitely an acquired taste.
It was difficult for me to find it in the US, and I had to order it off the internet. There was some controversy in the media awhile back about it being banned in the United States. I guess it was like everything else in the media, overblown sensationalism with little truth and a lot of spin.
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Add final details to the foliage in a landscape oil painting with expert painting tips in this free art lesson video.
Expert: Stephen R. Moore
Bio: Stephen R. (Stevie) Moore began exploring fine art techniques and theory at the University of Kentucky, specializing in printmaking and oil painting.
Filmmaker: treg ward
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Varnish is used on an oil painting to protect it from environmental pollution, cigarette smoke and to even out matte and glossy areas. Apply varnish on an oil painting in a well-ventilated area with help from an experienced artist in this free video on oil painting.
Expert: Lisa Wright & Laura Pace
Contact: www.AselArt.com
Bio: Lisa Wright and Laura Pace are a part of the staff at Asel Art in Austin, Texas.
Filmmaker: Todd Green
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Amazing painter. Watch till the end or you won’t “get it”. It is worth the wait. For Booking or info: email sudds@slfa.com
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When beginners are doing oil paintings, they should try to paint as if they were doing a drawing, and avoid painting as if they were painting a wall. Learn about putting a ground in oil paintings with help from an artist in this free video on oil painting techniques.
Expert: Carlos Navarro
Contact: www.absolutearts.com/portfolios/c/carlosnavarro
Bio: Carlos Navarro is an artist and history teacher at Design and Architecture Senior High, in Miami, Fla., who was born in Havana, Cuba.
Filmmaker: Paul Muller
Duration : 0:2:16
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Rescued from abusive treatment in Burma, these elephants now paint amazing works of art. You’ll be amazed at how these “Elephant Artisans” talents unfold.
Tom “Big Al” Schreiter spots some special paintings as he travels the world.
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Touched by their horrific backgrounds and loving personalities these “Starving Elephant Artisans” sell their paintings so they can continue to have a new life in Thailand.
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