Old Masters Academy

Artwork by John

I’m a Marine Corps veteran, who later in life received a TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury). I started drawing to help with my cognitive functions (problem solving). From there I went on to painting by numbers, then oil painting. I’m at a point now where I’m stagnant, I’m not growing as an artist. I’m not even close to where I’m comfortable to be. I had a dream which put me on the path to oil painting. I want to accomplish that dream. …

I spend most of my extra money on art supplies. So I have nothing left to spend on any kind of instruction videos. I do at times I am able to watch a YouTube video, but as you know it’s not the same as having hands on instruction.

Artwork by Lisa Adams

I am really just a nobody who absolutely loves to paint. This painting is probably one of my best. I hear a lot of “WOW”s when I show folks this one. …

I hope to try selling something of mine eventually. Due to health issues I really need to increase my income while working from my home. My internet speed is not fast enough for me to get a work-from-home job. I have tried numerous times and done a lot of interviews. It always comes down to slow internet speed. I have the fastest available in this area but apparently it is not fast enough for that type of job. …

Artwork by Maya

Hello! My name is Maya. I am 16 years old and a self-taught artist.

Art has always been a huge part of my life. I would spend most of my time drawing and doing watercolor, but a few years ago I fell in love with oil painting. I love Renaissance art and the way they depicted realism and expressions, as well as the beauty of nature and human bodies.

I would watch tons of YouTube videos of people doing oil paintings and I’ve always wished to be able to paint as great as them, but unfortunately, I lack the necessary knowledge. …

Artwork by David Stocco

… I am 35 years old from Mendoza, Argentina. I received a degree in business administration in 2013. With my diploma under my arm I began to travel through various countries as a backpacker. In some places I was able to work from what I studied but in others I had to cook, clean floors or wash dishes.

But in Chile I was able to work as an investment consultant. That changed my way of thinking about money and the kind of life I wanted to pursue. I was lost for a while but then I decided to try to do something that would have more value in my life. Something related to the creative field.

This is how I decided to start studying fine arts on my own. I’ve been studying on my own for a year. Looking for all the free tutorials you can find available on youtube. …

Artwork by Noel Hayes

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. …