Old Masters Academy

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I am painting pet portraits for myself, family and friends

Artwork by Mary Connor

Much of my adult life was spent as President/Executive of a large Humane Society with a city contract for animal services. I worked daily with the tragic consequence of our nation’s pet over-population crisis, taking in over 20,000 lost and abandoned cats and dogs each year. In retirement, I started painting pet portraits for myself, family and friends. Eventually, others came to me. I found it an immensely satisfying balance to my previous life to now be surrounded by pets who are so cherished that people wanted portraits to hang with their other family members! …

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I am ready for something more

Artwork by Lennox Aro

I am an artist that years ago had 5 children, all one year apart from each other. I was literally halted in my art production efforts and I feel eager to get back into the seeing of producing and hopefully showing. They are now older, and at this point in my life, I feel I can see the light at the end f the tunnel of the intense part of parenting. I feel and think I am at this point in time, ready for something more.

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I want to devote my whole life to painting

Artwork by Katia

I want to devote my whole life to painting. I’m 30 years old. I have been engaging in drawing 6 years. Now, I’m looking for a way to improve my drawing and painting skills. In my country, I could not find the proper art tuition, but I am inspired by your courses.

I paint intuitively, as I do not have required knowledge in academic drawing. Without that knowledge it’s difficult to depict people properly. …

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The Cat in the Mirror

Artwork by John Gallivan

I wasn’t allowed to paint when I was young.. well as a child I was but when it was time to chose what I wanted to do my parents wouldn’t let me follow my artists heart. 30 years of mediocrity later whilst working as a teaching assistant in a special school I eventually got the opportunity to do my art gcse, and passed with an A grade. But as full filling as it was my skills are I ratio and inconsistent. Where am I artistically, hit and miss…

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Beginning again

Artwork by Lois

I am learning, beginning again. Every day. Learning to stay in the present moment and practice. Priorities always take place and I’m interrupted again and it feels like I’ll never get there. I want to be proficient and it takes knowledge for that! And practice.

So I’d like to win the Old Masters Academy course because there is so much knowledge and experience offered there that I know I would benefit immensely. As would anybody who wins or buys this course! …

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I quit my job and turn to be full time artist

Artwork by Aviruth Meesupa

I am Ball Aviruth Meesupa.I am living in Maehongson province northwest of Thailand. I was a tour guide for 20 years but after epidemic of COVID-19 I quit my job and turn to be full time artist. I need a time to recover my art skill back. I need to learn from old masters academy. …

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What dreams may come…

Artwork by Shirley Israel

As a retired pharmacist, I have been very fortunate to be able to experience a second life, that of an aspiring artist. I work mainly in oils in both large and miniature formats and am also experimenting with watercolor.

I draw inspiration from images and the vivid colors of South Africa that surround me – this country is amazing in its variety of visual inspiration, people, wildlife and fantastic natural beauty. …

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The beginning of a story

Artwork by Dahlia

My name is Dahlia. I live in Egypt. Art is very important in my life. Art is something that gives me a purpose in my life, I dreamt of becoming a professional artist And I want to learn more traditional techniques. The painting techniques of the old masters, such as Rembrandt. …

Art as a mirror of the soul

Art as a mirror of the soul

Story and artwork from Margo Didden

I am Margo Didden, 60 years old, living in Holland as a freelancer personal coach, freestyle art painting coach and Shiatsu massage practitioner. I love my job!

Art is a form of expression and image of my experiences

Art is a form of expression and image of my experiences

Story and artwork from Yun Chen

I really feel that learning art has fundamentally changed my life, it has the ability to calm me down and make myself happy. I like to walk along the longest coastline and draw the blue sea breeze and warm sunset. Sometime I doodle freely on the fruits around the house, mostly on bananas and oranges. Art is something that i can do on my own; it motivates me to be alone without feeling lonely.

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