How to paint like the Old Masters using modern materials
As a child I loved drawing and copied the old masters drawings. I applied to art college and decided to do graphic design. I had a liking for typography. I did not loose my interest in art and studied history and visited art galleries.
My regret is that I never continued my academic study of the classical methods of painting and drawing. It has taken a lifetime to realise my short comings, I continue to struggle and would love to take part in this competition. …
… My passion in oil painting is introducing realistic elements in a meaningful way. I also strive to do my own compositions, making it unique. My mind is filled with a lot of painting ideas, but frequently I feel the lack of technique that would allow me to express them fully.
I need to learn the Old Masters’ techniques so I can go further in painting realistic subjects. I already have some technical notions due to my academic studies and conservation practices, but I need to learn some specific techniques of the masters. Furthermore, I need this push to feel able to apply my theoretical knowledge into effective painting practice.
After a lot of research regarding classical painters, traditional painting methods, materials and so on, I’ve finally found the Old Masters Academy. It’s definitely what I was looking for! The perfect course for someone like me. It seems to me that the Old Master’s Academy is the best place online to meet my needs and goals. …
… I want to bring my skill level up so that I can paint anything the way I want it to look. I want to make art from my imagination with realistic details, not just copying, but understanding the lines and knowing golden rules.
From my experience I have realized that passion, emotion and feelings are important, but they are not enough without proficiency, skill and instruction. I am sure that with the Old Master Academy I will fill in the gap more quickly than with other resources.
Big thanks to all Old Masters Academy Art Competition participants and voters!
In nominating the winners, we considered how many votes they have received from other people.
I signed up for the Old Masters Academy course when it first launched, but only recently found the courage and inspiration to pick up my paintbrush again and put what I learned from you to practice.
This is what I’ve been working on. I would really appreciate it if you could share your opinion with me. I’d love to improve and pinpoint what I need to work on.
My name is Amber. I never painted with traditional medium. The art piece I submitted for this competition is a digital painting. My degree and work are both unrelated to art. I started to learn how to draw last year. Now, I am seriously considering to become a freelance illustrator.
Unlike many artists who start to paint at young age, I did not receive any serious art training in childhood. During the pandemic, I took some art classes. Then my interest for art grows. …
