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Is art selfish? No! …and yes.

Artwork by Scott Shulman

About 8 years ago I had a midlife crisis of sorts. My father, who had worked very hard his whole life, passed away three months after retiring. He had only a couple of carefree months in his adult life, and barely scratched the surface of the things he wanted to do.
I decided to make some changes to my lifestyle. I began basically working part-time, took a paycut, and made space for the things I really cared about — my family and my Art, something I hadn’t done seriously since high school.

But Art consumes lots of time — ESPECIALLY when you are learning. …

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I developed myself in a self-taught way

Artwork by Péter Somlyai

… In the last 10 years, among other things, I graduated from the Piarista grammar school in Kecskemét, I developed myself in a self-taught way, then I went to an online academy and an evening school of painting at the SzámalkSzalézi Szki. where I can learn the mysteries of painting from Contemporary Artists, namely János Zoltán Kovács and many other excellent artists. I also got my Certificate as a Graphic Designer and Painter here, which is the fruit of 4 hard years of work.

I am greatly influenced by the realistic academic school and the great masters of Impressionism, I follow them, I declare myself a Post-Impressionist, but the novel techniques are not far from me either. …

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Peaceful joyful art

Artwork by Mary Carro

Hi that’s just me being blunt part of my personality ! I love art, my mother was an artistic person who taught her five kids to appreciate and experience art in all its forms . We all drew as children . When we had nothing to do she would ask us to draw.

Something and then she would grade us. I also encourage art with my own grandchildren. …

… My husband built me a small studio in my garage but I’m yearning for proper training . I would love to fulfill the dream my mother had but was not able because of circumstances to achieve in her life . She passed away a few years ago and I have had this longing ever since . I never feel more peaceful or more joyful yet more excited than when I’m painting

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I have painted the wealthy and the poor and everyone in between

Artwork by William A. Wachter

I am old, retired, and began painting seriously in 2015. In 2020 I completed 40 pieces of art, mainly portraiture.

I give my art to the subjects since I want to spread a little joy in the world without adversely affecting the art market in the place I live.

I prefer to paint young families and grandparents and their grandchildren. I have painted all four of my children and their spouses and children (charity begins at home). I have painted a professional model and given her my painting to honor her courage for modeling in what can only be described as dangerous circumstances. I have painted the wealthy and the poor and everyone in between.

Staying motivated is my primary concern and free portraiture for demanding patrons (like interested grandmas) is a great way to do it. …

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I loved drawing, and at school I would draw instead of making notes

Artwork by Liezl

… I loved drawing, and at school I would draw instead of making notes. I never attended art school or art classes though.

I studied another direction, but was involved in a car accident, and couldn’t do what I used to do. I also had to learn again to use my hands. I did it by crocheting and arts and craft classes.

I did a portrait workshop, and went for art classes. But the art classes focused on contemperary methods. I would love to do this course to enhance my portrait painting skills, but also to learn to paint like the old masters did. It would compliment the skills I am learning at the drawing academy. …

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I want to make art from my imagination

Artwork by Satenik Mkrtchyan

… Art is the only way of expressing my thoughts and feelings. It is also undivided part of my life like eating and sleeping. I even succeed to make money by painting on leather accessories. …

…I want to bring my skill level up so that I can paint anything the way I want it to look. I want to make art from my imagination with realistic details, not just copying, but understanding the lines and knowing golden rules.

From my experience I have realized that passion, emotion and feelings are important, but they are not enough without proficiency, skill and instruction. I am sure that with the Old Master Academy I will fill in the gap more quickly than with other resources. …