How to paint like the Old Masters using modern materials
I see myself as an old soul. I do what I can to get by, however most pursuits of financial gain (a job) leave me feeling unfulfilled. I have a few hobbies that I do enjoy such as wood working or training my dog. The only thing that truly ever feels right is when I’m behind an easel. …
… I want to be able to paint larger and more comprehensive paintings. …
… A few years ago, after visiting the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC I decided to try my hand at painting. Of course I could not start at an easy entry point, I had to choose the works of the Masters as my goal. With many visits to the gallery and countless hours researching and practicing techniques, I realize that this is now a passion.
My goal has been to learn as much as I can about the work of the Masters with my search leading me to the Old Masters Academy.
The free training videos provided by Ms. Richy has already affected my learning curve. My painting has changed dramatically and I am eager to learn more. …
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… I often catch in myself a strange feeling of anger and irritation when I go to the openings. I ask myself why someone less talented is doing exhibitions, and I do not. The truth is that I can’t quit my job and start painting full time. There’s no guarantee I could earn enough money to cover my mortgage and life expenses. …
… How to apply glazes and what underpainting should be prepared beforehand turned out to be a big revelation for me. Before the Old Masters Academy course, I had no idea that to paint a naturalistic skin, I have to juxtapose various glazings of various transparency. Instead, I tried to mix the right color on a palette and then blend accurately one tone into another directly on the canvas. …
… I do not want to make any guesses what will come to me in my near future. Will I find the courage to change something in my life or not? Who knows? In that regard I’m a very cautious person. But ideas about changing my career path have visited me more and more often.
… Technique is crucial to all Art. As a tool, which should so natural that it is not a presence in itself, but which serves to make the spirit of the artwork visible.
To learn and to understand the techniques of the Old Masters (build-up, composition, colour, glazing etc.) would give me the tools to greatly enhance my artistic vocabulary and help me attain the freedom I now miss. What I would love to achieve with this course, is to paint with more grace and ease, to explore a new realm, enabling me to expand my world and in so doing give beauty back to the world in which I live! …
… The Old Masters Academy appears to me to be wonderfully structured, offering clear and precise lessons stretching into every nook and cranny possible. It empowers students of every level, giving them the tools and the skills necessary to blossom confidently in their discovery of fine art. …
… It’s been a while that I have practically been giving the understanding of the classical methods of art a try and I found it challenging to have a complete perception of it and it all got me familiar to and very interested in “The Old Master Academy”. I have known you through my numerous searches about top ranking art schools and art academies, and after reviewing your website I understood that most of the content that I am looking for is available in your academic schedule. …
