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✨ Diane André: The Quiet Brushstroke That Still Echoes Today
A gentle tribute to Diane André, Bill Alexander’s first Master Artist and one of wet-on-wet painting’s quiet pioneers. Though Hope never met her, Diane’s recorded lessons, soft teaching style, and intuitive palette continue to influence studios today. Her story blends resilience, artistry, and kindness in every brushstroke.

Hope Blakely
Dec 27, 20255 min read


Dana Jester: Artist, Teacher, and a Living Link to Bob Ross
Dana Jester is more than an artist—he’s a living link to Bob Ross and a master of landscapes, portraits, and wildlife. From his Old Town Arvada gallery to his decades of teaching, Dana’s work carries both skill and soul. My own piece, Yellow Mountain, is a treasured reminder of the friendships and workshops that grew from knowing him. Collectors will find in his art not just beauty, but history and heart.

Hope Blakely
Oct 1, 20253 min read
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