How to paint like the Old Masters using modern materials
I have no memory, whatsoever, of my life before art. In my 35 years on this Earth, there has not been a day of boredom, my eyes have always been amazed by all images: features of faces, cast shadows, beams of light, the distinctive colors of human skin. More importantly, my curiosity has taken me to wonder about the matter and essence of all things, to try to decipher the story between every wrinkle, every freckle, every scar… what makes a person or thing so unique? …
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I am 75 years old and have been interested in creating great art for most of my life. I was very interested in drawing and painting all the way thru high school and the first two years of college, but as with most people who have a passion – but not an overwhelming desire to follow that passion – life got in the way. I got married, had a daughter, had to make a living and provide for my family. I went to law school and after graduating and passing the bar I went to work as a Deputy District Attorney. As I got closer to retirement I started watching art shows on PBS and they rekindled my desire to create art. I just didn’t know how to go about it. …
I love painting in oils. I’m a full time Artist since two years. For me art is an escape from the hassels of daily life to a world that I adore. Art for me is an action / response to the mood, a way of living and earning money. It gives me a kind of peace and satisfaction. …
Painting is my hobby and I am very passionate about painting.
I started painting ten years ago.Initially I started painting simple paintings like flowers and animals.I always fearful and avoided painting portraits as it was the most difficult type of painting.I planned to go to an art school in Venice to learn painting but due to the time constraint It was not possible.Then a few years ago I came to know about online course of Web Art Academy and I joined the Old Masters Academy course immediately .What a wonderful course it was!Right from preparation of canvas to finishing your painting everything was taught in detail by Natalie Richy . …
I am a young artist in the market. Began drawing from the age of 5 and picked up a paintbrush for the first time in 2021.
Art is my hope. It is the untainted part of me that hasn’t been wounded by my life. Art is what i have to offer in this life. The hands of a painter.
A particular challenge that I have is confidence about my art. I could finish a painting, admire it but begin to doubt it when I would like to show it to the next person.
I would like to learn everything in art and how to make long lasting art that can be perceived after i am dead. …
