I used to regularly watch this painter every week religiously in my late teens/early 20s. I had forgotten his name, so I was not able to find his videos on KZfaq until this randomly came up while I was looking at rose propagation videos. This is a happy day for me!!!!

I love this man. I used to watch him on pbs on weekends as a teen while going through some awful times as a crime victim. I was scared to leave my house. He made me feel better. I painted ceramics and wrote poetry. And wished I had paints.

I have always loved him. He is a great teacher Joy should be in your painting not just a subject. Thank God for that man.

My mom watched every show he recorded. Mind you this was 1978 (I think). Then she stayed in Danville, IL and took lessons from him personally. Then she rented a store and opened a shop, teaching classes on how to paint. Whoever started those wine and canvas classes trumped us all 😂. Linda Bennett, my mom, participated as a vendor at good shows. Most of the time she was right across from Thomas Kincade. Thanks William (RIP), you helped my mom (RIP) have a 45 year career.

Bill's strong personality is whom my father would have painted with. Bob's relaxing personality is whom my mother would have painted with. Can't recommend one over the other - it's all about how you woke up this morning - with more passion, or with more harmony. We are lucky to have had you both!

I cannot get over this man's super, positive energy. What an amazing guy.

I bet the first time Bob Ross met Bill Alexander and asked Bill to train him, it was exactly like the first time Luke met Yoda.😂😂😂❤❤❤

This is the guy that got Bob Ross started, Bob idolized this man named Bill, thanks Bill for kick starting a legend...🎨

Miss having Bill and Bob on TV. Too many people these days, missing the wonderful experience of their talent!

We religiously watched Bill Alexander on PBS. Even went to a class and painted a scene in the Alexander style. Have the two paintings hanging in our living room along with the book showing the original we were copying. It's from The Magic of Oil Painting by W. Alexander, A Walter T. Foster Publication, book #162, pages 6 & 7, ISBN (1990). Also got to see him lecture at a suburban shopping mall. He spoke for about three hours and never finished the painting! (It was on a canvas about 3 times the size usually used in the TV show.) Was a great experience. He had great charisma and was never boring! Glad to find this video on KZfaq.

Such a Vibrant character, with a wonderful positive message! R.I.P Bill ❤

The True Master Artist Who Started It ALL!!! Bill Alexander is the Julia Child of painting 🖌️🎨. Was watching Bill "Fire It In There" for years. I'd rush home from school and turn on the TV to watch dear heart Bill Alexander. RIP Bill 🌹❤️🌹❤️🌹❤️🌹❤️🌹❤️🌹❤️🌹❤️

"Healthy people make healthy paintings." So positive in his outlook. ❤

The quality of the 90s filming technology makes it look as if Bill is still around with us today.

I love this man! I just stated back painting after 40 years! I have learned so much from him already!

I will always remember his "I am ze almighty creator of light!"

I miss Bill and his happy painting, he wasn't afraid of painting different subjects. Yet, his work had a continuity and positivity to it.

Talk about an enlightened Master. He had the secrets of life innately known somehow! ♥️🎁

He is simultaneously the greatest hype man delivering some of the best soul forging lines imaginable while also just a super chill guy. I am absolutely going to consume more of his videos. What a great dude.

😮I remember watching this show when I was 18 years old. What a beautiful memories

His words at the end are so wonderful. I love this man and I will be just as excited to see him in heaven like his dog. 😄 Thank you for putting these videos up here for everyone to enjoy! ❤

Now this is what AN ARTIST, PAINTING really looks like.

This is the first painting I did..In 1979..Spent 6 hours..Harder than I thought. I just recently saw that I wasn't using the knife correctly for mountains. That's what's good about videos on youtube. You can look and re-look how they are done.

Although Bob Ross is good no doubt, there is something about Bill's personality and art that draws me in and I couldn't explain why

Another joyous painting journey with Bill!!His process of teaching was unique and special, & different from others! When ever I watch Bills paintings it always makes me happy and makes me pick up my brush & just paint with him!Thank you Bill for your encouragement and support and above all your kindness!Love you...💐🙏

Those reflections and the surface of the lake are actually stunning! Almost photorealistic.

Bill so loves to paint. His enthusiasm is so infectious he makes me want to paint along too. Thanks for this beautiful demo.

I watch you paint every night! I grew up watching BobRoss like all of us so when i got older and found you i was hooked. I can see where Bob got his new outlook on life because he wasn't like that before he met you from what i understand. Your positivity is contagious ❤from 🇺🇲

Wonderful Man and Teacher. No being sneaky just real. He is as Honest as he could be. Rip Bill and ty for your kindness.

Bill was my inspiration that encouraged me to try this technique of painting before Ross. His presentations and talks during everyone of his tutorials are absolutely powerful. I continue to paint the wet on wet method today after thirty some years of enjoyment creating. Thank you Bill you were a true master that ignited that spark inside of me and taught me to enjoy life.

Bill was the one that taught me in 1981..and he also taught bob ross who ended up capitalising on bills technic...this guy is the best f and never got the recognition he deserved

He was incredible, so many people have benefited from the gift God gave him.

What a joy to watch Bill A. paint. Thank you for posting his videos.

You can see how he trained Bob Ross but Bill really is the true master!!

A true master and a wonderful and talented human being. Rest in peace, Bill. Thank you for influencing Bob to spread your marvelous technique to the world.

God has blessed this master painter. Makes me want to go play in the woods, hike the mountain, and put a canoe in the water in this painting. Thank you! 🌲🏔🛶🩵

I know that Bill Alexander and Bob Ross had a falling out later on in their careers, but isn't it wonderful to be able to watch these masters paint again on video? I remember watching Bill painting on PBS and marveled at his painting techniques. I will say that he is a bit of a talker instead of doing that while he is painting. He talks to the camera explaining his philosophy of life and painting, which I enjoy hearing, he has a lot of wisdom to impart. I can tell the passion he had for the art and it shows. It's wonderful to watch him paint... RIP to the great artists, but they encourage the artists of today to get out and paint something. He said at the end that he wanted to leave a mark in this world, and he has... he won't be forgotten. Cheers!

"when I paint I am very hungry" love that one!

I am also next to God, but with worship. Paint is my hobby a skill God has given me.

Bill Alexander is absolutely the master of this technique !! Bob Ross I watch everyday.

I absolutely loved watching this

I find it ironic that I just found this channel from having watched the Bob Ross one and it's the day before the anniversary of Bill's death. Rest in power, Bill! Know that you did, in fact, pass on the soul required for painting! Thank you!

Stunning painting in a few minutes ! Super talented, i can see why Bob Ross so inspired from his technic of painting.

When I was young I remember watching Bill paint it was mesmerizing watching a image come to life on canvas so easy for Bill at least he made it looks so easy. He was always so positive and happy while painting glad I can watch him again here on youtube.

I'm an Amateur Artist with no degree in Fine Art. I wasted my college years by studying Anthropology and Geography but always ignoring my inner talent. Great teachers are everywhere as long as you open your mind to learning. Thanks for this video.❤.

Another wonderful lesson!!! Beautiful painting!!! Bill is a real master!!!

I start painting thanks too Bill ,he is legend,,,

RIP BILL you are the master and legend, creator of wet on wet oil painting i thank for you kind words, your work and your breath never waisted, love and light to you and your family we love you: you never be forgotten: I am an artist I want to paint one of your painting with acrylic on 20x24 canvas for your memory:

Simplemente maravilloso, adoro la pintura y las técnicas que usas WOW!!!!

God knows I love this man: I watched him Every Saturday (in Buffalo NY) on WGBH PBS Boston. Thank You for the memories! ♥

Magnificent!!! Makes you feel good to watch this man experience his own joy with his work.

Happy laugh, happy and free, that's so right, so beautiful, love this painting, thank you Alexander. Blessings...

So many thoughts.... The passion, the desire to teach. Only 26 minutes to create something which I would consider an incredible piece and he is still trying to inspire 4 minutes into the painting and hasnt really started yet. Bob Ross before Bob Ross. A lengend. A man that trully seems to be genuine and wise... would have loved to chat with him for an hour.

So amazing. I used to watch Bob Ross- another legend but this guy taught Bob all he knew and you can tell because, as good as Bob was, this guy, the depth and the quality of his work, you can see who taught who- no disrespect to Bob. I loved his manner more than this guy but both were legends in their own ways.

ABSOLUTELY MAGNIFICENT!! SO BEAUTIFUL!! So POWERFUL! Thank You!!

Bill, I appreciate your passion for living, your belief in God and for the lessons in painting, I believe you truly are doing God's work, thank you very much !

Bill, I’ve been watching you for decades. I’ve learned so much from watching you on PBS. I’m a better artist because of it ! Thank you!😌

I watched this lovely man's show growing up and he truly made a difference in my life! I still paint to this day ❤ Thank you 🎉

I have always loved William Alexander and his skill and joy. My husband and I called him The Power Painter. He is the best of the paint instructors I've seen.

He developed and mastered this technique. Bob Ross was his student. I remember watching Mr. Alexander in awe as a child and not many TV shows grab my interest outside of cartoons. I felt a magical energy around me watching Bill create!!

Always full of joy and positivity, Mr. Alexander figured out what was important in life. 👍

Здравствуйте дорогой художник! Я сегодня решила посмотреть вашу картину, Вы большой мастер, я влюбилась в ваше искусство! Сегодня Бог послал Вас и я думаю это знак. Буду учиться у Вас! ❤❤❤

so touching, thank you, not only learnt painting, but also living with such a positive attitude!

Thank you Bill! As I sit here exercising my creative power I'm listening to your words of inspiration.

this man pulls emotion out of me like no one else love him!

I I would love to see you paint for many years to come with a great quality of life. Another great painting as usual

I used to watch Bill with my grandpa. I'm actually more familiar with Bill that Bob Ross' version thus it seems weird that most Bob Ross fans don't know about Bill, the originator of The Magic of Oil Painting.

Yes sir I enjoyed the painting it's fabulous thank you sir for this cool episode

So happy to see Alexander on KZfaq! Will be watching.

A great expert in wet on wet technique, teacher of another legendary painter, Bob Ross.

I love both Bill and Bob Ross but I feel like I would learn more from watching Bill. He goes more in detail about the knitty gritty of his technique while Bob is more about creating a chill vibe.

Bill, Bob Ross, Fred (Mr.) Rodgers.... So much kindness through the '70s

Create names Bob Ross as the first teacher. So wrong , Bill was 'firing it in' before Bobs clouds were happy. I loved Bill Alexander!

Really enjoyed this one. Another tremendous painting from the master!

such a beautiful, beautiful Man,,and a great painter too,, thank you for sharing his wonderful work s,,his words and personality are so special to us all around the world 🌍,,

Beautiful! You truly are a master painter. Thanks

What an inspiring man you are . Thank you so much for your life listen advice, you are the true artist and a really good person 🎉🎉🎉

Just imagine waking up and seeing that view every morning of your life.

you are not only the great painter.............and a wonderful philosopher.

Amazing paint...Bill Alexander Art best all times

He was fantastic! Such a talented artist!

It's 2024, We could really benefit from TV shows like this and Bob Ross to help relieve the stressors of our time.

he shws how to become one with the world thru painting ,,he was my first teacher and now i paint with my soul and let the paintig tell me what to do next thru abstract and landscape it doesnt matter ,,,i let my soul paint,,thanks BILL FOR THE INSPIRATION 43 YEARS AGO

Hypnotize the canvas!

A man full of vigour 👍🏾 has shown here his powerful artistic skill. Indeed very amicable person. I am enchanted by the way he describes and depicts ❤️ . Showing him my obeisance 🙏🙏🙏 Jay Ram🙏

Wow, I just love his outlook on life and such awesome techniques ♥️

Everyday in everyway things keep getting better and better. Thank you Bill. I'm going to paint my version of this one.

Breathtaking results. Very inspiring

25:15 “Just fire it in. No mercy.” Haha. Love seeing such an aggressive approach to a seemingly gently art form. Spectacular. Made me smile.

I would watch bill on PBS when I would come home from school in the early 80's . Loved that guy. Only painter that threw convention out the window and would use huge paint brushes designed for painting homes not canvass.

I met bill in OC near his studio many, many, years ago. He was a delightful gentleman.

Mr. Bill Alexander....Wow!!!!! Wow!!!!! Wow!!!!! OMG!! I can't believe it. The world is so amazing. As a child I use to watch you every morning, before I would go to school (I was elementary school age). It was channel 52 (southern California) KCEP or KCET, something like that. You were and are an amazing inspiration, even until this day. I am 55+ today and do the watercolor--traveling with the plein air--hopefully work myself up to oil. Thank you for being there for us. When you do the reflection of trees in the water and take your scalpel with a highlight and come across the middle to make the trees on land reflect in the water----this is an awesome feat, but I think of you today when I do my reflection of trees in the water. It would have this cascade sheen to it--- Awesome you are. Love your mountains in this awesome video too. This brings back memories that I will never forget. Thank you!!!!! Thank you, !!!!!!Thank you!!!!!! You are truly greatly appreciated.

Raw talent ! Super positive...! Everything is good ! A true master ! Thanks !

A happy laugh makes you feel good inside. That is the Best time to paint.

I very much enjoyed it, thank you Bill Alexander 🙏

God bless you mr BILL ALEXANDER.

Used to watch his show all the time when I was a kid.

I love this man. He is one of those people who seems to have a joy in every aspect of his life. I like to believe he was like this all the time. One of those people who life couldn’t get down even in the worst of times. GOD Bless him.

I watched as a kid with amazement! I really wish I didn’t stop my art talents

Thank you! Very beautiful! You light up our hearts with creativity!!!