I am starting a new feature called, "The Painting of the Month".
There will be a different painting available each month, offered as a "special" at a lower than normal price. Each painting will be very nicely framed and ready to hang. (unless it is on a gallery-wrap stretched canvas, which would not require a frame)
There will be a flat-rate shipping and handling charge of $15.00 added to your order
This month's painting is on 11"x14' canvas panel and was created using only a palette knife. This technique provides much surface texture which compliments the ruggedness of the landscape depicted. It also lends a more impressionistic interpretation. Complete with a 3 1/4" wide Plein Air frame in Antique Bronze finish.
Buy this one-of-a-kind Original Oil Painting for only $90.00
Adirondack Peak
Learn to Paint at Home! Purchase Wilson's DVD lessons below, Let's Paint a SUNSET and Let's Paint an Old BARN
Filming DVD's for Jerry's Artarama
Wilson has been busy filming DVD Painting Lessons for Jerry's Artarama in Raleigh, North Carolina. (www.jerrysartarama.com) In total, he created 15 FREE Art Lesson Clips and 4 full-length DVD's (3in Oil, 1 in Watercolor)
The full lessons will be available through the Jerry's retail stores, catalogs and website in a few weeks, pending replication. Several of the FREE Art Lessons are already posted, with the remainder coming soon. Check back often to see them in their entirety as they update the listings.
Wilson now accepts PayPal online for purchases of DVD's and Art Work. Click on the DVD and Gallery pages to make a purchase. Paypal accepts all major credit cards, you don't have to be a member of paypal for purchases.
Testimonials......
I want to thank you so much for being such a wonderful teacher. I always wanted to paint but never thought I would live long enough to learn the skill. Plus I know that I don't have the required talent.
After seeing your youtube video I know that I can paint pictures that I will enjoy looking at.
You have no idea how much that means to me, and many others I'm sure. I thank you for me and for them. God has given you a gift, "to paint" but he has also given you the GRACE to show others how to enjoy painting.
Thank you,
Jonathan G
PS: I will be driving up for lessons!!!
Wilson is very helpful to his students. He makes sure they go home with a painting they can be proud of. Jean, Abany, NY
I have taken many painting classes and Wilson is by far the best teacher I've had. He always makes everyone feel like they can paint and they have talent. You walk away with a beautiful painting everytime. He's very patient and encouraging. His paintings are wonderful and I truly enjoy his classes. Janet, Queensbury, NY
By age 56, the only experience I had with a paint brush was a result of my wife's insistence and usually also involved a roller. I received a birthday gift of paints and a seat in Wilson's upcoming class from aforementioned wife and attended it, certain that the painting would closely resemble my bedroom wall. I entered the class with assorted paints, brushes and a blank canvas emerging four hours later with an amazingly beautiful painting which hangs in our living room to this day. 2 years and seven paintings later, I would tell anyone, anyone, that Willie Bickford is a terrific artist, but even more important to those of us with zero talent, he is an incredible instructor. So, step out of the box and give him a shot-you will be shocked at the art you can create! Dave, Albany, NY
About Wilson.....
I have lived in Northern New York all of my life. Having always been interested in art from my earliest years, I have pursued my craft passionately and consistently.
Though in the beginning painting was more for my own enjoyment I soon realized how much more rewarding it was to pass this activity on to others.
Thus began my career in art instruction. My first teaching certificate was garnered through the Alexander Art Corporation in 1993, with affiliations with Col Art, Grumbacher, Andree' Art, and others soon to follow. In summer 2003, I was selected to teach at the Silver Falls Painting Seminar for Alexander Art in Salem, Oregon. I have been asked back each year since.
Oils, acrylics, watercolors, pastels, and pen and ink are my personal mediums of choice, as well as those in which I instruct. Classes in all skill levels are available. Subject matter encompasses landscape, wildlife, floral, still life and just about anything of particular interest.
Commissioned art is available as well, with home portraits and pet portraits being most requested. Contact me for more commission information and price quotes.
All graphics are the copyright property of Wilson Bickford and may not be copied or reproduced without specific permission. Please contact Wilson to request permission.
