Old Masters Academy

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I want to make it as an artist

Artwork by Mariana Maturi

I am currently in my junior year of high school. It has always been difficult for me to speak or write about myself. I can never seem to choose the right words for explaining my emotions or thoughts, but that is because I do not think with words. …

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Art has always taken the most important place in my life

Artwork by Carmen

My name is Carmen. I have always demonstrated a passionate interest towards art since I was little. I remember my first dream was to go to Paris and become an artist when I was five years old! Art has always taken the most important place in my life. A lot of people including my family and my loved ones have tried to dissuade me from pursuing my dream. They say art is not a profession. …

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Rembrant inspired me!

Artwork by Liliana Perotta

Hi, my name is Lilian. I’ve started painting in oils in 2014. Since then I’ve been learning techniques with different teachers but what I found most interesting and helpful was to learn from the old masters. …

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My calling

Artwork by Laura Whitmer

I am a wife and mother of three children. I began painting five years ago. Through my personal study I discovered the Classical Atelier. I currently work full time as a grammar school teacher and fine art instructor at the Buffalo Creek Boys School. I have not had the opportunity, yet to attend an academy or receive professional training in my work. …

For the love of my mother

Artwork by Paulina Vargas Garibay

When I was a child I recieved my first recognishon with a drawing of a landscape made by pencil, the teachers told my parents that I had a special talent for art.

Then I remember my grandfather giving me art tools for practicing art and I found a way of connecting with inner peace.

As Igrew up I thought of taking art lessons with several masters in México City.

I believe that l have a lot to learn and the old masters academy an help me

Artwork by Jordanne

My name is Jordanne l am 17 years old , from Trinidad , since the age of five l have always been drawn to art , and through my little finger paintings, when l woul look at a subject and try to draw it , with little knowledge that had l would express myself. It was something l have always had a passion for despite having a very long way to go with respect to techniques ,values and form .l have never given up and intend not to . My passion for art is so endless , that after my schooling l intend to get a bachelor’s so that l could teach it , fulltime . …

Art is beyond aesthetic

Artwork by Allen-ile Ismail

I’ve been painting with poster colours for over 5 years, but I still can’t paint a picture. That is why I required old masters academy. I discovered the oldmasters academy through the drawing academy on YouTube. I was looking for a how to use poster colour youtube video lesson, and I would watch various art tutorials, but I wasn’t satisfied with those tutorials until I discovered oldmasters academy. …

I am a self-taught painter

Artwork by Adelso Bausdorf

In 2013 I took a course with Master Natalie Richy, which was a spectacular experience and very brimming with knowledge. Since then I have worked my paintings with the techniques I learned from the teacher. Seeing this new compendium with new pictorial techniques made my mouth water, but unfortunately I don’t have the financial resources to obtain membership.

I think my drawing and painting quality has improved a lot since then! I want to have the opportunity to earn this membership to be able to continue cultivating my knowledge and what better than through the teacher Mrs. Richy! …

Leaving Anxiety

Artwork by Josef Chêne

I am 57 years old and live in Brazil. …

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I love to paint

Artwork by Matilda Müller

I am a mum and a painter from Croatia.
I love to paint and my son and my dog, too.

I am in love with writing poetry and huge lover of trees, not to forget.
Art takes enourmeous place in my life. Every true artist breathe art every day. In many ways. So do I. Art is life for me! …

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