Before there was Bob Ross, there was Bill Alexander — the fiery, joyful artist who brought painting to television and taught the world to “fire in.” Born in Prussia in 1915, Alexander survived hardship, built a life through art, and inspired a movement that continues today. His Magic White, booming laughter, and belief that anyone can paint still echo through every mountain and tree created in the wet-on-wet style he pioneered.

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.