As steward of the longtime legendary company Alexander Art, Laurie Anderson sees her role as providing students with transformation. They’re not just painting — they’re creating a new self-identity and reawakening their inner artist from childhood.

Laurie Anderson is the heart and soul behind Alexander Art, where she and her dedicated team have crafted an inspiring realm of art and education since 1986.

In this episode, Ari, Abe, and Laurie discuss:

• How Laurie and her team took their in-person classes to DVD and then online
• Teaching a skill-based course to students of diverse abilities
• The importance of community
• Painting as personal development
• Structuring online instruction to be better than in person 
• Scaling through multiple instructors

“We use painting as the medium to help people change their lives.”

Laurie Anderson

Meet Laurie Anderson, an entrepreneurial spirit fueled by a profound passion for teaching. Laurie is the heart and soul behind Alexander Art, where, since 1986, she and her dedicated team have crafted an inspiring realm of art and education. With unwavering commitment, Laurie carries forward the dream of her mentor, Emmy-Award Winning Artist William “Bill”

Alexander, to “teach the world to paint.” Through their collective efforts, they’ve nurtured countless creative minds and continue to make the world of art accessible to all. Dive into their world at AlexanderArt.com and be a part of this artistic journey.

Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:
Mirasee
Ruzuku
AlexanderArt.com

Credits:
Hosts: Danny Iny and Abe Crystal
Producer: Cynthia Lamb
Assembled by: Geoff Govertsen
Executive Producer: Danny Iny
Audio Post Supervisors: Evan Miles and Christopher Martin
Audio Post Production: Post Office Sound
Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely
Making our hosts sound great: Home Brew Audio

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Music credits:
Track Title: Bossa BB
Artist Name: Marie
Writer Name: Chelsea McGough
Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: Coo Coos
Artist Name: Dresden, The Flamingo
Writer Name: Matthew Wigton
Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: Grace
Artist Name: Shimmer
Writer Name: Matthew Wigton
Publisher Name: BOSS SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONS

Track Title: Carousel Lights
Artist Name: Chelsea McGough
Writer Name: Chelsea McGough
Writer Name: Matthew Wigton
Publisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION
Publisher Name: BOSS SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONS

Special effects credits:
24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market.