Old Masters Academy

Artwork by Nellys Garcia

I was born in the tropic, where colors, lights and shadows plays around us inviting us to observe it, to enjoy it, where light increase the beauty of the multicultural human being skin colors and movement of nature… thus began my passion for color and the pleasure of imitating that beauty with draw and paint.

I am an artist in love with the beauty of the techniques used by the old masters, and by the fascination that it produces in me to enjoy them today even there are centuries in between, the audacity of including contemporary techniques in the background of an artwork with classical techniques as well as The Royal Ontario Museum in which modern architecture merges with its ancient architecture showing a fascinating contrast in which beauty captivates old and young, everyone. …

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. …

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. …

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. …

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. …

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.