Thank You!
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.
Relearning of oil painting
Artwork by P K Logan
I have degrees in fine art and graphic design, and have worked professionally as a designer my whole adult life. I’m semi-retired now and am starting to re-explore my first love of figure painting.
Art in all forms is my whole life – everything I do and think about revolves around my of love of art.
My challenges are the relearning of oil painting and overcoming those feelings of inadequacy from not being able to paint proficiently at this point. …
I have returned back to painting …
Artwork by Daria
… I have been doing graphic design for a long time, and in the last year I have returned back to painting. At the moment I really feel an acute lack of knowledge, namely in the technique of “old bridges”. I am very impressed with the videos that I was able to watch on your site! it’s just incredible! Super clear language and a wonderful video series is really what any artist needs now, regardless of his professional level! And I would be happy to be able to access this very important information! …
I am painting daily
Artwork by C.P.Weyant
… Since then, Art takes its place at the center of my life and thinking. Every aspect of painting is a challenge—be it coloring, drawing, or perspective. I learned early on that these elements are essential tools of artistic thinkers if they wish their images to become universally understood and appreciated among viewers. The challenges and difficulties, however are what makes creative work the most frustrating and at the same time, the most rewarding vocation.
I would like to learn more about glazing and underpainting specifically, and from the brief videos I have seen, this course seems to be very helpful in teaching those techniques—especially underpainting and glazing figures in the classical style. …
The Untrained Artist!
Artwork by Desiree Morgan
From a young adult I have always found ways to express myself. I have had various careers searching and wanting to peruse my passions but I could never find it. Now, as I am finishing my bachelors degree in Art Education I felt like if I could have found out this is where my passion for art has lead me I would have hoped for much clearer directions! Art has given me so much hope in life that I would like to pressure different techniques and become a Master Artist one day like Nataile Richy! …
… People should vote for me because I am strong willed and I wont give up until I fully master my accomplishments and I wont give up that easy! If “God” gave me a Heart then I shall follow it easily.
… I decided that I was finally going to become a professional artist
Artwork by Rachel Levine
My name is Rachel Levine and I’m 28 years old, and living in Oakland CA. When I moved here 4 years ago, I decided that I was finally going to become a professional artist.
I have done art all my life, and it’s always had a very special meaning to me. Growing up, I would pause dvds I had and copy what was on the screen to the best of my ability, and do this every single day.
My household wasn’t peaceful either, so my favorite activity would be to draw made up characters with my sister, and create a whole unique world based out of our imagination. I could never stay focused in school, but what always held my attention was art. There are many things I’d like to work on with my art. Anatomy, color theory, maybe even still life. I just know I have a lot to learn. …
