Old Masters Academy

How to paint like the Old Masters using modern materials

Old Masters Academy

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I am dreaming of a life where I am a professional artist

Artwork by Claire Zanelli

… I was very excited when I discovered Old Masters Academy. It is accessible and kind (and I have been to art school- kindness is not always at the forefront of critiques!). It is a place that nurtures lifelong learning and has created a niche for people who have patience in their work and are not content with the next quick Instagram art craze.

I cannot say why people should vote for me over others to win this course. I’m sure there are many deserving people who have applied alongside me. All I know is that whether I win this competition or not, whether I reach my dream of becoming a professional or not, I will continue to paint and continue to learn.

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Oil Painting Critique – Portrait assignment

Artwork by the Old Masters Academy student

Dear Natalie,

I’m working on the portrait painting assignment, learning different oil painting techniques.

Here’s my first portrait in oil. Can you tell me know how to improve it?

Old Masters Academy is a great course; I am learning here so much.

Thank you for your help!

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Portrait Painting Critique

Artwork by Alexandra, Old Masters Academy student

Hello again, Natalie,

Thank you so much for your previous critique. It was so helpful.

Here’s my new portrait and I would really appreciate your advice. …

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Lake Swan

Artwork by Péter Somlyai

… In the last 10 years, among other things, I graduated from the Piarista grammar school in Kecskemét, I developed myself in a self-taught way, then I went to an online academy and evening school as a painter. Where I can learn the mysteries of painting from Contemporary Artists namely from János Zoltán Kovács and many other excellent artists. I also got my Certificate as a Graphic Designer and Painter here, which is the fruit of 4 hard years of work. …

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I want to paint like old masters!

Artwork by Tutu

… Even though the art material is expensive and many times I have to travel to nearby big city to get them, I still not give up practicing. I love to learn from different masters for different style, I had tried to learn from Van Gogh and DaVinci, Vermeer and I wish one day, I could be able to visit Europe to see those masterpieces in person. Since I am self-learning, it is often a trial and error. Sometimes felt frustrated, but I got never give up to learning from old masters.

On day I found Old Masters Acedemy course, I was surprise by its exist: it is an online education so even people from small town like me could have access the art education, which was not possible as before. It teaches the old masters’ technique that not many other classes focus. I hope I could learn from these techniques to bring my art creation into next level. …