Old Masters Academy

How to paint like the Old Masters using modern materials

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I would really like to learn the methods of the old masters in painting

Artwork by Ricardo González

My name is Ricardo González and I’m 47 years old. I’m an architect with a Master’s Degree in Architectural Design. I draw, paint, play Classical Music in the piano, compose music, and design architectural projects. I have been working in the area of Architectural Design for almost 24 years and practice the other fine arts in my free time.
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…I’m very impressed with Old Masters Academy. The teachers have a great depth of understanding of the topics they teach and also dominate the techniques in a masterful way. It’s definitely an academy that can change your life. …

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Pain in the Arts

Artwork by Andrew Gruffudd

I am an artist, actor, artists’ model, composer, singer and writer basically trying to be the best that I can possibly be. Artistic expression, in all its forms is therefore, as you can see, at the core of my being. My mother, before me, was an artist and still paints to this day, ‘though her impressionist style is not where I want to lay my beret. …

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I dedicate myself to painting full-time

Artwork by Susan E Hoffman

A biologist, a lawyer and an editor walk into an art studio …
I was each of those things before I could dedicate myself to painting full-time.

Like many artists, I was always drawing and painting as a child. But, like many, I was discouraged from expecting to take up art as a career. Although I studied art (along with biology) in college, my career path took me on a different journey. …

… People should vote for me if they want to support someone who is sincerely dedicated to improving my skills. I can infuse a painting with spirit, but need to improve my technical skills to create a credible likeness of an individual. I’m willing to work hard to reach that goal but need guidance to learn the path to that goal. …

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I only started painting out of sheer boredom

Artwork by Paul Houson

I only started painting 4 months ago out of sheer boredom. Where I live in southern California, everything was closed–all museums, restaurants, most galleries unless by appointment, basically all entertainment. Also, because I have an advanced stage of Parkinson’s, getting around by car presents its challenges at best so I’m confined to home most days. …

… I’ve had no prior artistic experience or art related education other than developing a rather large figurative collection during the last 50yrs. These artists have been my inspiration and I’ve tried to convey the same insights and skill they have so readily mastered. Yet, I feel guilty asking for help from those artist’s that I’ve patronized. …

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I took up drawing and painting daily

Artwork by Carollyne Sinclaire

As a child I loved to draw and paint, rushing home from school to watch The John Nagy Learn to Draw show. On Saturdays I attended a children’s class at the Vancouver School of Art but then, in my teens, my confidence eroded.

I have always been self-critical but I was also joined by an art teacher who did not encourage my efforts, telling me not to proceed in his “field”. I dropped it all, just like that. Over time, I would take a drawing class or a painting class and my enthusiasm would soar . . . and then land again. There seemed to be no purpose for my work. …

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I sincerely wish Old Masters Academy course!

Artwork by Dora Florescu

I am very curious to know the content of knowledge this course it contains.
Natalie’s previous course helped me a lot to progress professionally, guided me and I managed to save many hours of personal research, guiding me in my efforts, and discovering if I can say so, the way.

Natalie is a dedicated art tutor, and the degree of professionalism of these courses is very high. …