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Many people wonder if they have what it takes to become an artist.
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"I’m a much better teacher and a much better artist because of Master Class."
“I’m doing things I never thought I’d do. Even experienced painters will learn something from the beginning. The way the program is set up with flexibility is a blessing for me. If you have the passion to really learn to paint, this is the program to go to. There are no others like it. Really!”
—Peggy
"I actually gave Christmas presents this year of my paintings."
"This has been incredible. I'm a scientist who never did anything artistic and I actually gave Christmas presents this year of my paintings and I haven't given something I made by myself since I was five years old. I think it was a pot holder.This has been amazing. Since the classes are recorded and I don’t have to show up for every live class and I can watch the video. This works well for me."
—Sue C.
"I’ve done so many paintings, more than I ever expected to do."
"When my friends see my paintings they are absolutely shocked. I know they love them because I can see it the expression on their faces. Before, when they saw my paintings, they said they liked them. But I didn’t feel that then meant it. They just said it because they didn’t want to be mean. I know they mean it now because I can see it in their eyes. I’ve done so many paintings, more than I ever expected to do. I love it!"
—Smiley
"I couldn’t be happier!"
"My husband used to say to me. It’s not supposed to be the “pain” of painting but the “joy of painting.” Because of the Alexander Master Class, I have found joy! I just had my paintings displayed at an art gallery where I live. I’ve sold a lot of paintings and I don’t think I could have done these things without Master Class."
—Andee
"Everything Tom says is relevant. The course is structured very well. It goes from beginning to complicated without getting complicated."
– Danielle, Master Class Student
"This experience is life-changing."
"NOTHING that I know of compares to the process you have in place with the Master class. It is so funny that as I have gone through these first paintings I keep hearing Bill in my head. Light on light is nothing…. You cannot have light without shadow… You have to get the paint ON THE CANVAS…Down here, you have to get it daaarrk….Hypnotize from the light into the dark but don’t go back… And so many other things. this experience is life-changing. ---maybe life-enhancing is better? Rather like putting glasses on for the first time and realizing what had been missing."
—Dirk
"I have always wanted to do oil painting."
"I will be 74 soon. I wanted to do something to keep my mind active. Since my father passed away in 2014 from dementia at the age of 86. For the last 15 years of his life, he did not do anything to keep his mind active. He would sit in a chair all day long and watch TV. I said to myself, I am going to do something to stay busy. I have always wanted to do oil painting. I am enjoying doing it with the Alexander Art Master Class."
—Willie
"She said, “whoa, you’re an artist now!"
"After the first painting, I knew this program would be fantastic. That was the best oil painting I had done. I was so happy with it! I texted a photo of my paintings to my daughter, and she said, “whoa, you’re an artist now! And I’ve been painting since she was a little kid in acrylics. Now she recognizes me as an artist, which feels pretty good."
—Cindy L.
"I am painting things I never would have thought possible."
"With Alexander Art and Master Class my life has changed. I have learned techniques and concepts to teach me to be the artist I want to be. I have gained the confidence to complete a painting that I am proud to give my family and friends and to sell. I am painting things I never would have thought possible. I have met so many wonderful people all over the world. In Master Class you are never alone. Master Class was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Not only am I painting beautiful paintings, I mentor others which brings me so much joy!"
—Linda
"Now at 88, I can take classes at home, interact with other students and fulfill a lifelong dream."
"First, I sold the art of others. Then I picked up a brush, found Alexander Art, and enrolled in the Introduction to Master Class. Now at 88, I can take classes at home, interact with other students and fulfill a lifelong dream. To be able to paint at home and keep my palette, easel, and canvas at the ready is a great benefit (no hauling to class). Each master class provides written instructions with pictures plus step-by-step guidance in class segments by Tom Anderson. Inflame your artist's heart by enrolling in the Alexander Art Master class."
—Janet N.
"Master Class was the perfect choice for me."
"Starting Master Class was a huge step in my artistic journey. I had always known I had some talent, and painting just made it even clearer to me. The support and encouragement from my loved ones only reinforced this. Although I taught myself how to paint, I soon realized that the free videos on YouTube were no longer enough to take me to the next level. So, I tried reading some books, but they were too advanced for me then. But that's okay! I found myself at a bit of a crossroads, not knowing how to move forward. That is when I found you! And that's why Master Class was the perfect choice for me."
—Walter
"Everybody is continuously encouraging."
"I got a little note from Linda yesterday and it was just so encouraging. I just want to say thank you. I have a love of painting, but you know, it's hard to plow through negativity when you're trying to learn something new. But when I found Alexander Art, it was the polar opposite. It's like everybody is continuously encouraging. that helps me to want to continue and learn, So I want to thank you for that. I just really appreciate the encouragement."
—Cindy B.
"You can’t make a better investment in yourself than to join the Alexander Master Class."
"It’s like a very positive family that encourages you to go on. The Alexander Art Team is devoted to your success as an individual. If you really want to invest in yourself to becoming an artist, there’s no better course than Master Class. Their sessions and instructions along with the mentoring we receive get you to another level quicker and more professionally. You can’t make a better investment in yourself than to join the Alexander Master Class."
—Robert
"You won’t find this training anywhere else."
"My advice would be if you want to paint and become a good artist, then you need to join the Alexander Master Class. If you want to become an exceptional artist, this is the place to be. You won’t find this training anywhere else. Just make the commitment and jump in!"
—John N.
"Another whole new world opened up."
"I began Master Class just hoping to be able to paint competently. I wanted to believe the Alexander's motto: You Can Paint! We Promise! But until I experience the real happiness that went along with learning to paint there was no way I could appreciate it. After I worked my way through the introductory course I hungered for more challenges. I recently took best in category at my local VA Art Festival with an Intermediate masters class painting. The people who viewed the painting were effusive and it is now up for consideration for national honors. Then I took the Advanced Master Course and another whole new world opened up. My one true love is wet-on-wet painting using methods developed by Bill Alexander and carried on by the folks at Alexander Art. My daughter tells people art is keeping me healthy and I have to say I believe she's correct."
—Steve
"I have learned more with those paintings that Tom has done than I did my whole life"
"I'm not a young lady anymore. I wanted to go to art school because I had been painting for a long time but without instruction. I basically was doing everything by myself and I was not happy. I went to the American Academy of Art in Chicago for three years, and they only teach art. I have learned more with those paintings that Tom has done than I did my whole life or during my three years in art school."
—Rita
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