Old Masters Academy

I’m an entirely self-taught artist

Artwork by Jeff Vehige

My name is Jeff, and I’m a 45-year-old stay-at-home dad of four kids. I gave up an academic career for my kids, and now that the oldest is off to college…

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Lifelong art interrupted

Artwork by Maria Wegorzewski Grotek

Art was gifted to me when I was born. I have been drawing since age 4 – I was never able to continue my art classes because I could not…

The Power of Paint

Artwork by Wayne Lucina

I live in a small town in New Jersey U.S.A. I am 55 years old and I have been painting for about 5 years.
I work every day and fit painting…

Art is an Existence not a Hobby

Artwork by Lou Spina

I am a 75 year old artist. Have been creating art since I was a very young child. My career was in commercial art. I attended the High School of Art…

I thought that drawing was just for the most talented

Artwork by Annette Smith

I am a woman who thought that drawing was just for the most talented. I am 65 years old working as a lay Christian advisor, internet talk show host (…

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Painting process of Gilberto Mello, Old Masters Academy student

How I Painted My First Reproduction of an Old Master’s Art

Gilberto Mello, Old Masters Academy student My name is Gilberto Mello, I have been a student in the Art Academy courses for a number of years. Just recently I joined…

Contemporary Master

Artwork by Sue Marie

To me, art is a careful cooperation of acquired skill and personal expression. Throughout my life, I’ve always felt a strong need to create artwork, both for the sheer fun of…