Art Competition Archive

The story that was never told

Art to me was a place to express my self at first until I realized it was more than that to tell a story. They say a picture is worth a thousand words well I need to paint a thousand paintings to get the this one story out.

Most of my artistic challenges come from the lack of knowledge or help because I am mainly self taught. I hope and will learn the mysteries behind the art the way the masters crafted such pieces. I think the Old Masters Academy is a great tool for artists to learn and adapt their knowledge to what was taught in the past. …

At the age of 53 I’ve got my first easel and finally started to paint and draw

Oil Paintings by Anna Shapiro

I always wanted to be able to draw and paint , and now at the age of 53 I got my first easel and finally started.

Art has always been a big part of my life, back in Moscow I would stand in line for hours to see the paintings from museums I thought I would never be able to visit. Now I am lucky to be able to visit art museums all over the world. I attend every exhibition and every art event in my home town.

Seeing works of art , especially old masters brings me joy. I really want to be able to copy some of my favorite paintings and paint the beauty of nature I see every single day.

I realize I am far from my goal but even mixing paints and little steps I take put a smile on my face. …

Art is my only distraction from a busy life

Drawings and Paintings by Rafael Martinez

Retired disabled but never busier with kids and grandchildren, art is my only distraction from such a busy life, at first I wanted to become a Picasso but after a class with an Russian teacher my life changed.

The Russian school is the only way to go BUT my financial put a stop to that, after so much search I found your Drawing Academy program and got that and now I feel the need to paint, the more frustrating I get the more I want to paint but I am of course spinning my wheels, old master academy is the only only one that address my needs and makes sense. …

My heart pumps paint through my veins

Oil Paintings by Michael Thomas

I have been drawing seriously since I was three years old, and have been engrossed in art all my life.

I have had my drawings win awards and go on tour during my high school years in Canada. I started painting in my early twenties, and have continued to do so on and off for the past thirty years.

I have tried multiple styles, but find myself drawn to the style of the old masters and find it to be my most promising style and love. I know I have the talent, but find myself stuck at my current level, and want to break through to the finers aspects.

I beleive the Old Masters Academy can provide this. I have had no formal training and would love the opportunity to explore this avenue. …

I was a graphic designer until I found your painting tutorials

Oil Paintings by Phung Le

Over the last years, I have wanted to learn to oil paint. There are no classical oil painting instructors or courses where I live. For the most part, I’m a graphic designer
Until . . . I found your tutorials. I was enthralled straight away.

After participating in the Web Art Academy Course , I have made significant progress in color coordination, portraiture, which is my favorite. I love the classic oil paintings, the colors really attract. I am amazed at what I have painted, and it’s all down to you, your enthusiasm and clear instructions are what gave me the confidence, and got me going.

The whole experience at the Web Art Academ has very much been a transformative journey not only in terms of my art but also within myself.

I am so grateful for all the advice and encouragement I have received.I am pleased to say I have grown more confident in my work and how I express myself on canvas. …

For me, art is a vocation

Oil Paintings by Shana Smith

My name is Shana Smith and I’m an artist and teacher living in Chicago.

I’m a figurative artist specializing in sacred art in the Catholic tradition. For me, art is a vocation.
My hope it to reveal the beauty of my faith through work and invite others into the mystery.

I’m always trying to research sound painting methods in the tradition of the old masters as I feel that this will give more power and depth to my work. Also as an art educator in a Catholic high school I am always looking for ways to better connect my students to the heritage of the Church’s art through studio projects, which also drives me to learn more about old master techniques. …

Secret techniques of Old Master's Academy

Secret Treasure of the Ice Castle (and Old Master’s Academy)

Painting by Carol Holland

I’m semi-retired and need a second income.
Because I’ve always loved art, I’m hoping I can turn it into an income to live on.

I want to learn how to plan a painting, to take it from an accurate sketch to a luminous masterpiece, and I see they teach it here at Old Master’s Academy. I did not get this quality of knowledge in school or college and you can’t get consistent results from YouTube or anything on the internet that is of this caliber that I know of.

It is my desire to communicate and share in my paintings. I cannot do that if I produce bad art. No one will want to buy it. So please help me, vote for me to win the Old Master’s Academy Painting Course. This will begin the next stage in my life, and my livelihood for years to come. …

I stopped painting for about 30 years

Artwork by Mohammed Bendary

I was like painting when I was in schools, the teacher of art was a collector of my drawings and paintings to put in his office, he advised many time to join the art faculty but I told him I like art I want to join faculty of medicine, as art not give good income monthly as doctors.

I joined faculty of Pharmacy and stopped painting for long time about 30 years. …

I want a career and the rewards of being an accomplished artist who is taken seriously

Painting by Dolores Angela Colombo Brittain

I have loved art since I could walk, and throughout the years it has always taken a back burner. Until now.

Of course some may say its too late at 56 to try and become a “master” but I believe that all things are mind over matter.

I constantly challenge myself, and also try to help others. Money has been a reward at times, but really the reward is more spiritual to me, to conquer my fears, and press in. I do a lot of work with elderly people to keep there brain muscle moving creatively, but I’m afraid it barely pays the gas and supplies.

I want a career and the rewards of being an accomplished artist who is taken seriously! …

On the path of the Old Masters

Oil Painting by by-Adejean-Cardoso

Hello! My name is Adejean, I’m from Niterói, Rio de Janeiro – Brazil. At the moment I’m BS Pharmacy student but always in love with arts (not only drawing and painting, but also music, cinema and theater).

Art is an essential and very special friend in my life. Since I remember I’m very connected with art since childhood, but just now I decided to take it seriously and start to study everything that I could in classical arts. The old masters works are certainly the main inspiration and objective that I have.

My major challenges are in color theory and composition. I already noticed that a minimum mistake in these subjects can destroy all the composition. I’m doing my best studying everything that I can. …