Old Masters Academy

How to paint like the Old Masters using modern materials

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Dreaming Realities !

Artwork by Davia Deplanche

I am born in the South of France, in Provence which is bathed in such a unique and powerful light !
I am living presently in the US.

Art always has been part of my journey. I started as a ballerina , then wrote for the french TV and played on stage.
I had the chance to visit many Europeans museums which incited me to draw and paint.

To know when to stop to work on a painting because it is technically finished is one of my challenges and also mastering better different paint technique applications. …

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I dive into making art my career

Artwork by Zoe Williams

I am an 18 year old artist who loves to draw and paint, and I’ve been doing so since i could hold a pencil and brush. I delight in experimentation and am looking to gain more technical knowledge as I dive into making art my career. Art has always been a soothing balm to my troubles, and I can’t imagine doing anything else. I’ve been subscribed to the Old Masters Academy mailing list for a while now, and they’ve tempted me into entering this contest as I, a broke college student, can’t afford to pay for them. …

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Art keeps me young

Artwork by Juan Cesana

… Art for me is a hobby, all the art I have done so far was for family or friends.

Art keeps me young on my mind and I’m always exploring possibilities. My introvert personality does not let me show my art to many peoples for fear of judgement, or rejection etc.
That is one of the reasons I would love to learn from, and be part of this academy. I want to share my work, to be critiqued by professionals, art teachers, art lovers and other students.
I always think, I am too old for this, but my beautiful family keeps encouraging me to keep painting, to continue drawing and creating art.

My challenges as an artist is to improve my confidence and techniques, to create my own style, be able to value and accept criticism, I am my worst critic, because I can be very timid in this regard.
Learning from your academy will sure help me. …