Old Masters Academy

Artwork by Jerico Acosta

I have been painting for my entire life, especially animals and people. But having no art education, I need to learn good painting skills.

Artwork by Mary Beth Daloia-Kahabka

I am a 70 year old artist from Mechanicville, NY. I have been drawing since I could hold a pencil but I really became serious after I took an oil painting class in 1996. Now I work primarily in oils.

Art isn’t just a hobby for me. It is part of who I am. It’s my way of processing the world around me and a way to express my inner thoughts and feelings. I spend approximately 16 hours a week creating art. …

Artwork by Stephanie

Hi, my name is Stephanie, a young Catholic artist who, from a young age, found a passion for art. When I was six years of age, my mother noticed my skills and enrolled me in an art school. At the end of an art lesson within the first few weeks, my art teacher spoke to my mother about how I was completing artworks that students between the ages of ten and twelve were able to create. …

Artwork by Helmut

My name is Helmut Danninger, and I am a passionate artist with a deep admiration for the techniques of the Old Masters. Ever since I first picked up a paintbrush, I have been captivated by the beauty, precision, and depth found in classical paintings. Over time, my interest grew into a serious pursuit of mastering this timeless style. …

Artwork by Leon

I’m Leon, and I’ve been developing designs for people for the past 20 years, helping them realise their ideas. Now, I want to concentrate on using fine art to create my own vision.

One of my passions is art; I aim to paint every day and appear to be thinking about improving my skill all the time. …

Artwork by Anna

I’ve had a strong desire to study how the old masters painted for a very long time. For me, it is a huge secret, and regrettably, no one is willing to teach you such tactics today the way you may teach me in your Old Masters Academy course. I so sincerely hope to win this competition in order to develop as a whole artist, hone my abilities, and most importantly, demonstrate to my young kid that I am capable of painting with oil like a “real” painter.

Artwork by Lionel

I am an 81 year old aged pensioner, self taught artist, who only took up painting during covid lockdown.
I am currently recovering from concussion and a fractured skull following a fall but now much improved but still limited in what I can do…

Artwork by David Herrlich

My name is David Herrlich and I am 15 years old. 4 years ago, during the pandemic, I discovered art for myself. I started out with watercolor paintings and quickly shifted to acrylic painting. Painting became my absolute passion and I do it almost every single day…