I have never had any painting classes before this course
Artworks and story from Alexandra Martins
Hello Natalie!
It has been a while since I started this online oil painting course, but my job (I’m a military) has taken a turn and I
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Old Masters Academy
Leonardo’s relationship with his students and apprentices
by Rosily Roberts
… Francesco Melzi was, according to historian Vasari, a Milanese nobleman, who inherited many of Leonardo’s manuscripts, instruments, books and drawings. While Leonardo complemented his abilities as a painter, no known…
Leonardo da Vinci apprenticeship
by Rosily Roberts
… In 1472 Leonardo was accepted into the painters’ guild of Florence, however, he remained in his teacher’s workshop for five more years, before working independently in Florence until 1481. Many of…
Leonardo Da Vinci was no stranger to failure and rejection
by Rosily Roberts
…Leonardo’s Last Supper brought about a huge shift, not only in the genre of Last Supper paintings, but art in general. He imbued the scene with a movement, expression, drama and realism…
Titian’s life and painting methods
… Titian was most well-known for his bold use of colour, which he achieved through seeking out rare pigments and using them in rich and saturated forms, as well as carefully balancing complementary colours together.…
Rubens and his painting techniques learned from the Old Masters
by Rosily Roberts
… He used a large amount of greys, blues and greens and a variety of flesh tones, often incorporating deep and luscious reds and gold in exuberance. He employed various undertones to…
Rembrandt’s life and painting techniques
by Rosily Roberts
… While the exact technique Rembrandt used when creating his impastoed surfaces is unknown, it is believed that he built up thick layers of opaque paint, allowing each layer to dry instead…
Rembrandt’s mistress
by Rosily Roberts
… In 1641, a fourth child, Titus was born, and survived. However, Saskia was unwell after the birth. In 1642, she made a will leaving Rembrandt and Titus most of her fortune,…
Rembrandt’s finances
by Rosily Roberts
For the majority of his life, Rembrandt’s main source of income was private commissions for portraits. While Rembrandt did not keep records of his work shop sales, it is estimated by…
Joshua Reynolds and his attempts to paint like the Old Masters
by Rosily Roberts
… He venerated the Old Masters for creating works which stood the test of time, and felt that no modern work could compete with such paintings. He noted the style and technique…
