My drunk neighbor literally JUST told me about this guy tonight. Omg, I've watched Bob Ross my entire life, but I've never heard of this guy?! What?! PBS was my jam growing up... just glad I found him now, tho! Thanks drunk Doug! 💙🌠
I'm 70 now and watched both these great artists. I don't think Bob Ross stole Bill Alexander's style. As his student, a student grows up and carries on the mission and enhances it if he can. Bob Ross did give credit to Bill Alexander in the early years. My construction superintendent went out there one year on vacation and came back so proud he had painted a mountain and trees. My superintendent didn't have an artistic bone in his body but Bill Alexander showed him how and he did it. Both had the same physique. Big burly guys you'd never suspect of having artistic veins. Their value to us through the years has been to inspire us and encourage us to bring out our own joy of painting and creating. They did me. And it is true, there is a joy in seeing the colors mix together and paintings materialize before our eyes. And joy does fill us as we leave behind our worlds of worry, concerns, pain. I've gone on to other styles, but these two gave me my start for which I am grateful. Today on RUclips we can see so many outstanding artists with various styles from different countries...and some of what they are doing is just mind-blowing. But Bill Alexander stands heads taller. He still makes me laugh.
Meticularius With all due respect to sir,I totally agree with u about first Bill Alexander,then Bob Ross,.But my deepest greatful gratitude is for Bill.Because in India we are very very Philosophical .So in Bill I find that he is genuine,true to his heart and honest and straightforwardly.And his Art reflects his inner nature.He is a giver......all the secrets of art.....gives u happiness to live and paint joyfully.We say in Sanskrit ,Sarve Bhavantu Skhinava.Let all the people of the universe be happy.That Attitude I find in Bill Alexander.My Namaste to him!!!!
Bob always spoke highly of Bill and gave him full credit for teaching him the technique. Bill said Bob betrayed him and stole this wet on wet technique that he (Bill) invented. Wet on wet dates back to the 15th century.😆
I always love to watch and listen to this funny, quircky, little man with the mighty power of artistic talent and inspiration. Bill Alexander, yiu are loved by many, and your memory and legacy lives on among us. Many many thanks Bill. 😊❤
About 35 years ago I was living in Huntington Beach, CA. and went into a little coffee shop and there was Bill Alexander! I said hello and told him I was a fan and he was very pleasantly surprised. Really a very nice and gentle soul!!
This is great! I had never seen William Alexander before. Bob Ross's virtue was his smoothness, but Alexander had a more painterly, almost expressionistic style that I really like. His clouds are very El Greco-like.
I forgot about this show! Watched it while waiting for Sesame Street to start! I went around imitating how Bill Alexander say "Alizarin Crimson"! Such a fun show!!
So happy to find William Alexander again! My husband and I enjoyed his show (on PBS?) back in the 80's. He and his "happy little trees" or "happy little trail", mountains, lakes, sea and his charming descriptions of his work mesmerized us both. Lost track of him some time later in the decade, then was confused when Bob Ross appeared and used Alexander's patter and, surprise, "happy little" everything. Bob Ross certainly has his commendable style and manner, but Alexander was the first and, personal opinion, the best. Thanks so much for making the original "happy painter" accessible to us again.
I rarely saw him on tv. I found his big, loud presence scary. But I'm happy his painting vids still exist. I can't believe the station taped over a bunch of them.
KOCE-TV wiped "Magic" from existence [too bad Alexander Art or KOCE couldn't step in and save the episodes for future reruns] However, the "Art of William Alexander" series is intact & being stored by Alexander Art
Really, really a shame that the public does not know where Bob Ross stole his act from. I still and always prefer Mr. Alexander. I love listening to his wonderful , lyrical, upbeat, inspiring description’s. Long live William Alexander. A true master and gem.
I'm nostalgic for the 80's/90's when stuff like this was on PBS broadcast over the airwaves on your manual channel changer TV with 6 or 7 channels. A simpler time. Before the digital age.
I've always enjoyed watching William Alexander, and Bob Ross, 2 different persona, both masters were always at the top of their game. Classy gentlemen. What blessings they have been & are to the world.
It took me this long to find out this is where it all began for Bob Ross. I knew he credited Bill Alexander for teaching him the method and how he used his inspiration to do The Joy of Painting. Now, I get to see Mr. Alexander in action here. Bob never discredited Bill Alexander, he just carried the inspiration. Both of them helped us understand the alla prima (wet-on-wet) technique of oil painting, and both did a sensational job in sharing their love of painting.
My first time to watch your tutorial, I loved watching you teaching,I learnt so much.you are fantastic, thank you so much, yes we do have that creative power to make ourselves so happy while we paint.
I love this guy. Hes a huge part of me along with Bob. This is the original God of painting we miss you Bill. Rest in peace man. Hope you an bob.are having fun painting landscapes for us in heaven! R.I.P. ♥️
….it’s the fan brush …the magic brush technique that is so useful. No matter what level you are on…..Alexander and Ross can help you, especially as a beginner. Keep watching over and over and the techniques get memorized in your brain! Their videos give me much peace….
He may not be The Happy painter but he sure is a happy painter, bob and bill are both great painters and neither stole anything from the other. Bob let’s give this light spot a friend, Bill POW!
I watched Bill on PBS back in the '70s / '80s, and I don't ever remember seeing him use his finger. I certainly don't remember him referring to it as his 'almighty finger' !!! LOL !!!
Bill Alexander, the original "wet oil" painter that taught Bob Ross everything he knew. I watched Bill for years, from the early 80's when I started learning to paint like him from his shows. His passion shows through his painting as he paints! As seen and heard at 8:32 ... When Bob Ross took the reins and was on TV I followed him, still learning and improving my painting skills. And while I REALLY enjoyed Bill Alexanders style, technique & passion for painting from day 1, it took me a WHILE to warm up to Bob Ross, and painting "happy little trees" here and there... Lol Two completely different personality types, I just always felt more like Bill as he painted, rather than like Bob. But that being said, I watched Bob Ross for years as well, aa I continued learning. Bill Alexander was the first, the original and the creator of this technique of wet oil painting. (In our modern era... There were a fee famous artists in the 16th century who I believe may have done wet oil painting also, but their style was completely different than Bills as seen here)
Bill: Master of water Bob Ross: Master of trees Steve(Bob's son): master of mountains The unbeatable trio! Would be awsome if Bill and Bob were still alive so they could combine their powers into one painting
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Bob Ross did have his own unique style: his gentle, soothing and relaxing voice, his happy accidents and that Afro hair
This man doesn't get nearly the praise he deserves...
I love that Alexander and Ross both come at it from two different perspectives and personalities and they both totally work.
My drunk neighbor literally JUST told me about this guy tonight. Omg, I've watched Bob Ross my entire life, but I've never heard of this guy?! What?! PBS was my jam growing up... just glad I found him now, tho! Thanks drunk Doug! 💙🌠
Bill's great enthusiasm and passion for art needed more credit than received. He was a great educator.
I'm 70 now and watched both these great artists. I don't think Bob Ross stole Bill Alexander's style. As his student, a student grows up and carries on the mission and enhances it if he can. Bob Ross did give credit to Bill Alexander in the early years. My construction superintendent went out there one year on vacation and came back so proud he had painted a mountain and trees. My superintendent didn't have an artistic bone in his body but Bill Alexander showed him how and he did it. Both had the same physique. Big burly guys you'd never suspect of having artistic veins. Their value to us through the years has been to inspire us and encourage us to bring out our own joy of painting and creating. They did me. And it is true, there is a joy in seeing the colors mix together and paintings materialize before our eyes. And joy does fill us as we leave behind our worlds of worry, concerns, pain. I've gone on to other styles, but these two gave me my start for which I am grateful. Today on RUclips we can see so many outstanding artists with various styles from different countries...and some of what they are doing is just mind-blowing. But Bill Alexander stands heads taller. He still makes me laugh.
Meticularius i didnt know a 70 year old knew what youtube was
Meticularius With all due respect to sir,I totally agree with u about first Bill Alexander,then Bob Ross,.But my deepest greatful gratitude is for Bill.Because in India we are very very Philosophical .So in Bill I find that he is genuine,true to his heart and honest and straightforwardly.And his Art reflects his inner nature.He is a giver......all the secrets of art.....gives u happiness to live and paint joyfully.We say in Sanskrit ,Sarve Bhavantu Skhinava.Let all the people of the universe be happy.That Attitude I find in Bill Alexander.My Namaste to him!!!!
You should write essays sir
Bob always spoke highly of Bill and gave him full credit for teaching him the technique. Bill said Bob betrayed him and stole this wet on wet technique that he (Bill) invented. Wet on wet dates back to the 15th century.😆
Only the student has hope of beating the master
I always love to watch and listen to this funny, quircky, little man with the mighty power of artistic talent and inspiration. Bill Alexander, yiu are loved by many, and your memory and legacy lives on among us.
Many many thanks Bill.
😊❤
About 35 years ago I was living in Huntington Beach, CA. and went into a little coffee shop and there was Bill Alexander! I said hello and told him I was a fan and he was very pleasantly surprised. Really a very nice and gentle soul!!
@Jaz M Probably old enough to know how to spell damn.
How sweet is that. Awesome
I just love Alexander's enthusiasm lol. His passion for his craft knew few equals.
Bob was soothing...William was passionate!!
The best story teller with lovely accent.
This is great! I had never seen William Alexander before. Bob Ross's virtue was his smoothness, but Alexander had a more painterly, almost expressionistic style that I really like. His clouds are very El Greco-like.
Bob Ross' teacher. Both are such legends
Now I know who's Bob ross's master, it's Bill Alexander. It was him who shaped a legend and bring happiness to life with him.
I forgot about this show! Watched it while waiting for Sesame Street to start! I went around imitating how Bill Alexander say "Alizarin Crimson"! Such a fun show!!
So happy to find William Alexander again! My husband and I enjoyed his show (on PBS?) back in the 80's. He and his "happy little trees" or "happy little trail", mountains, lakes, sea and his charming descriptions of his work mesmerized us both. Lost track of him some time later in the decade, then was confused when Bob Ross appeared and used Alexander's patter and, surprise, "happy little" everything. Bob Ross certainly has his commendable style and manner, but Alexander was the first and, personal opinion, the best. Thanks so much for making the original "happy painter" accessible to us again.
God knows I love this man: I watched him Every Saturday (in Buffalo NY) on WGBH PBS Boston.
Thank You for the memories! ♥
Armand Zottola: I watched you paint for years and finally started on my own. You taught me most of my skills. Now 80. Thank you
Bob Ross' Mentor,For the older folks like myself,William Alexander was our escape into the world of art,just wonderful to watch.
bob ross: hwite
bill: VHITE!
elijah de jesus excellent comment
It’s White not Vhite
David Duke tell me you are joking
Omega Omelette I am joking
Oh God, not you guys again!
When you paint, the World stopps and you are on your own World, the happiest, is to create
He is amazing, love his love
I used to enjoy watching, "The Mighty Brush" painter, every Saturday afternoon, back on the 80's.
On PBS WTTW Chicago
I loved it when he said that painting is creating a better tomorrow :) What a guy
This guy just loves to paint and his enthusiasm is contagious
This is the best therapeutic content on youtube.
As a very young artist I loved watching and learning from this man. I loved to hear him talk.
What an almighty painter, with almighty brushes and almighty fingers, it's just... almighty.
I grew up watching him during the summers when we were out of school; such great memories
The coolest painter ever!
I used to watch him on pbs, back in '75. I loved this guy! So cool to have found this video! The Almighty Brush!
"Und you vill vield de power of God. You Vill Paint!"
This is the mountain the talent flows from. And Bob Ross was standing in his rain. Thanks.
I love this man❤️💜💙
So so beautiful 💗
Thank you Todd for adding all these Bill videos- I’ve been dying to see these again. Like seeing a favorite uncle again.
I rarely saw him on tv. I found his big, loud presence scary. But I'm happy his painting vids still exist. I can't believe the station taped over a bunch of them.
KOCE-TV wiped "Magic" from existence [too bad Alexander Art or KOCE couldn't step in and save the episodes for future reruns]
However, the "Art of William Alexander" series is intact & being stored by Alexander Art
Really, really a shame that the public does not know where Bob Ross stole his act from.
I still and always prefer Mr. Alexander. I love listening to his wonderful , lyrical, upbeat, inspiring description’s.
Long live William Alexander. A true master and gem.
I'm nostalgic for the 80's/90's when stuff like this was on PBS broadcast over the airwaves on your manual channel changer TV with 6 or 7 channels. A simpler time. Before the digital age.
bob, william, i love them both, really good teachers.
I use to watch this guy on PBS way back in grammar school. All I remembered about him was da vey he pronounced vandyke brrrawn! 💟 thanks for posting!!
I've always enjoyed watching William Alexander, and Bob Ross, 2 different persona, both masters were always at the top of their game. Classy gentlemen. What blessings they have been & are to the world.
Kelleydon Patterson 💯
He sounds like a drunk German painter. It's fun.
Er ist ein blau Deutsch Maler.
@@WilliBond0007 udurbd. G resign d by if the cundbjfjfnfjjjfbfjf
Wow one minute in and i LOVE this guy. The original
1:50
Depends on what you mean by “original”. Rembrandt had done many alla prima paintings.
1990'S MY FATHER WAS AS PASSION ABOUT WATCH WILLIAM ALEXANDER AS HE WAS PAINTING..............
Thanks. He makes it much easier and as soon as I got over the "Almighty" I actually enjoyed him.
mr mighty Alexander. is the greatest of all. as a artists myself he teach me a lot.
It took me this long to find out this is where it all began for Bob Ross. I knew he credited Bill Alexander for teaching him the method and how he used his inspiration to do The Joy of Painting. Now, I get to see Mr. Alexander in action here. Bob never discredited Bill Alexander, he just carried the inspiration. Both of them helped us understand the alla prima (wet-on-wet) technique of oil painting, and both did a sensational job in sharing their love of painting.
My first time to watch your tutorial, I loved watching you teaching,I learnt so much.you are fantastic, thank you so much, yes we do have that creative power to make ourselves so happy while we paint.
he was beating the devil out of it before it was called beating the devil out of it
You can not beat the devil out of an ALMIGHTY BRUSH
Perfections doesn't exist so the almighty brush most has at least a bit of a devil inside xD
OMG this is my second Bob Ross hahahahaa, I love it. Bob and Alexander are the best! I love those painting shows
🎨🤓
Never get tired of seeing the great Bill Alexander.
I'm always and artist 🎨 and forever amem
My right ear enjoyed this video
the almighty right ear
I was about to say...
+MistuhCoolio So it was just only the left channel, i almost start to believe that i became deaf on the right side. lol
Geez I thought I had to get new headphones lol
Flip those headphones n show your left ear some love too
Amazed with the style of painting. Wonderful artist
His “Ja?” At the beginning always cracks me up
0:49
Hahaha wow I love this dude’s positive vibes. I want to buy an almighty paint brush! 🎨
Nice to hear someone with such a wonderful outlook on life. Much better than CNN.
I love this guy. What an energetic, passionate personality
I love this guy. Hes a huge part of me along with Bob. This is the original God of painting we miss you Bill. Rest in peace man. Hope you an bob.are having fun painting landscapes for us in heaven! R.I.P. ♥️
"Landscapes...in heaven..." That's sort of ironic.
holy crap, this guy's nuts! I love it.
I would watch him when I was just a kid. That has been a loooooog time ago lol I loved it, & his mighty brush.
Wow, Winston Churchill really does paint beautiful paintings
Amazing ! Such a real artist!
Oh! What a joy to be alive!
Diana Azeneth 😁you look pretty
Wutbürger Nr1 haha thanks
It's just such a joy to be painting, some would say it's the joy of painting
ich habe es genossen, dies zu sehen. Danke dir!
What a joyful guy
Oh wow, what a lovely man!
not as lovely (a woman) as you
This man started a revolution of wet-on-wet technique...he taught Bob Ross and so many others... RIP sir...
No he didn't
👍👍👍 23:25
Love it. Bill was the best! RIP friend.
Oh, wow, the OG. Bill Alexander. Never seen a video of him before. Bubbly personality.
I've been trying to find this guy for many, many years. I used to watch his TV show long ago.
I love this guy! I used to watch his show on PBS years ago.
….it’s the fan brush …the magic brush technique that is so useful. No matter what level you are on…..Alexander and Ross can help you, especially as a beginner. Keep watching over and over and the techniques get memorized in your brain! Their videos give me much peace….
So good legend 👌
Wonderful. Thanks!
very joyous person, thank u
Powerful Colors!
thank you Todd. I enjoyed so much! you are my inspiration
my almighty right ear appreciates this.
mr mighty Alexander is the greatest of all.
No one will ever compare to this wonderfully warm talented man.
Awesome painting
When my adult children were grade schoolers, they loved to watch Bill Alexander..especially his comments about modern art...
I had thought about this for a long time and love the little theme song!
He’s the original genius
He may not be The Happy painter but he sure is a happy painter, bob and bill are both great painters and neither stole anything from the other. Bob let’s give this light spot a friend, Bill POW!
I am sad that more are not aware of this painter. I loved watching with my brother back in the day.
I love it! 😄
I watched Bill on PBS back in the '70s / '80s, and I don't ever remember seeing him use his finger. I certainly don't remember him referring to it as his 'almighty finger' !!! LOL !!!
Bill Alexander, the original "wet oil" painter that taught Bob Ross everything he knew.
I watched Bill for years, from the early 80's when I started learning to paint like him from his shows. His passion shows through his painting as he paints! As seen and heard at 8:32 ... When Bob Ross took the reins and was on TV I followed him, still learning and improving my painting skills. And while I REALLY enjoyed Bill Alexanders style, technique & passion for painting from day 1, it took me a WHILE to warm up to Bob Ross, and painting "happy little trees" here and there... Lol
Two completely different personality types, I just always felt more like Bill as he painted, rather than like Bob. But that being said, I watched Bob Ross for years as well, aa I continued learning.
Bill Alexander was the first, the original and the creator of this technique of wet oil painting. (In our modern era... There were a fee famous artists in the 16th century who I believe may have done wet oil painting also, but their style was completely different than Bills as seen here)
What a wonderful person, totally enjoyed this
This is what I watched when I came home from school on KCET
This guy actually taught Bob Ross. Amazing
I love this guy he was a good painter and I'm glad he taught bob ross everything he know
You better watch out for his almighty finger. I hear it’s legendary.
Great stuff. However, I tried his technique and put my brush right through the canvass. :)
So ya firrrrerrred it in huh ?
good speling.
@Eric Rosenfeld But Bob Ross did
OHH WOWWW
Sir that’s is Beautiful I wish I could paint like you All I can say is that is breath taking
Sonja Kloiber
Awesome work 👏
The Master, In action....
Beautiful
Bill: Master of water
Bob Ross: Master of trees
Steve(Bob's son): master of mountains
The unbeatable trio! Would be awsome if Bill and Bob were still alive so they could combine their powers into one painting
you?
master of idiots
Jade Zee you? Master of not making sense
Us? No just you
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Bob Ross did have his own unique style: his gentle, soothing and relaxing voice, his happy accidents and that Afro hair
Wow this is the gentleman that taught Bob Ross i have heard of him but never have seen him paint
woah u can see how Bob was influenced by him, even in the way he talked