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It is my destiny to study and learn the old master techniques

Artwork by Pamela Becker

I know it is my destiny to study and learn the old master techniques. I literally dream of art study in Europe, but that seems farther and farther out in light of our current pandemic and cultural misfortunes. The only travel left is the inner world. As such, I seek this old-world training and the inner travel of art. I am also aware of the time going by. No longer in my 30s and 40s, I see the time when my body will slow down, and these dreams must be made manifest. Are you willing to assist another in becoming their bigger self? I am, and I have devoted my business, Big Vision Arts to helping children and my clients to becoming their bigger vision of themselves. Now I am asking you to help me do this for myself by giving me this grant to study with Old Masters Academy.

I watched Old Master Academy video yesterday and can not stop thinking about what it could teach me. I agree that these techniques are not taught in school, and these are the techniques I most want to learn, the specifics about how to achieve the old master knowledge with modern supplies. I will add another note to that, that I prefer to use newer non-toxic supplies whenever possible.

Winning the Old Masters course would offer me a boost in my artistic confidence, which I have to admit is something I have always lacked. …

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Hope for being a better artist

Artwork by Antonius Michael

I’ve been drawing since i was a kid and some people would praise me for good art except my family never encouraged that as a career path, so unfortunately my skills didn’t develop too much.

That said, I love drawing, I love painting, and I want the opportunity to take all the dozens upon dozens of ideas I have in my head, put into the world for others to enjoy. …

…Lately, i discovered old master works and that topics really make me interested again as an artist.

I was really excited to start practicing and was happy to start quickly improving on old masters academy because i think its the most comprehensive old master course in the internet right now.

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I want to be the next master

Artwork by Abilio Geremias

From old master academy I want to learn the techniques and compositions from the old masters so I could be the next master.

When I saw the demos if the old master academy, I know thats the instructor are not only professional but also understand the old master painting profoundly.

After I win the old master academy I want to teach other people in my country who can’t afford art school, so they could be the next master too! …

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I struggle to find someone to teach me more in depth understanding of art

Artwork by Kathleen

… My artistic challenges is the technical part of art. The “rules” of art. I struggle to find someone to teach me more in depth understanding of art and how to use the rules to express yourself.
Everybody just tells to just express myself, but I want in depth understanding of art and its form of expression.

I have followed the old masters academy for over a few years now. Its one of a few art institutions that will bring back good art and the skills of good art.

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I want to produce ultra-realistic paintings

Artwork by Roby

Art is something that comes naturally for me. Drawing is a continuous learning process for me, but I was very quick at learning different media… and this was way before the internet.

My environment was one big art reference for me; and I wanted to paint the items that I see every day from an artistic and scientific perspective: I want to produce ultra-realistic paintings, regardless of materials. My mother was against it, though; to a point that physical abuse became the default to stop me from producing artworks. I resorted to working on my art at night that caused me to eventually wear prescription glasses, but I continued to produce when I can. …

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Art is all about your imagination

Artwork by Ujjwal Rathore

I am an 16 years old artist from India and I have been following your academy from a long time and old masters and atelier training inspired me so much, but never able to afford a training.

Art is one of the most important things in my life, right now I am in my high school and after completing that I would surely pursue career in art field. …

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I had a dream which put me on the path to oil painting

Artwork by John

I’m a Marine Corps veteran, who later in life received a TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury). I started drawing to help with my cognitive functions (problem solving). From there I went on to painting by numbers, then oil painting. I’m at a point now where I’m stagnant, I’m not growing as an artist. I’m not even close to where I’m comfortable to be. I had a dream which put me on the path to oil painting. I want to accomplish that dream.

I spend most of my extra money on art supplies. So I have nothing left to spend on any kind of instruction videos. I do at times I am able to watch a YouTube video, but as you know it’s not the same as having hands on instruction.

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Life is just SO GOOD when I am painting

Artwork by Lisa Adams

I am really just a nobody who absolutely loves to paint. This painting is probably one of my best. I hear a lot of “WOW”s when I show folks this one. …

I hope to try selling something of mine eventually. Due to health issues I really need to increase my income while working from my home. My internet speed is not fast enough for me to get a work-from-home job. I have tried numerous times and done a lot of interviews. It always comes down to slow internet speed. I have the fastest available in this area but apparently it is not fast enough for that type of job. …

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I Dream of Being an Accomplished Artist

Artwork by Maya

Hello! My name is Maya. I am 16 years old and a self-taught artist.

Art has always been a huge part of my life. I would spend most of my time drawing and doing watercolor, but a few years ago I fell in love with oil painting. I love Renaissance art and the way they depicted realism and expressions, as well as the beauty of nature and human bodies.

I would watch tons of YouTube videos of people doing oil paintings and I’ve always wished to be able to paint as great as them, but unfortunately, I lack the necessary knowledge.

My wish is to be able to become a great artist

Artwork by David Stocco

… I am 35 years old from Mendoza, Argentina. I received a degree in business administration in 2013. With my diploma under my arm I began to travel through various countries as a backpacker. In some places I was able to work from what I studied but in others I had to cook, clean floors or wash dishes.

But in Chile I was able to work as an investment consultant. That changed my way of thinking about money and the kind of life I wanted to pursue. I was lost for a while but then I decided to try to do something that would have more value in my life. Something related to the creative field.

This is how I decided to start studying fine arts on my own. I’ve been studying on my own for a year. Looking for all the free tutorials you can find available on youtube. …

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