Old Masters Academy

How to paint like the Old Masters using modern materials

figure drawing

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Attempt to Figure Drawing

Artwork by Amarilis Rodríguez González

I am 55 years old. I was born in Guatemala City and as long as I remember, I have always loved to draw but really did not have the time to dedicate myself to learn. All drawing instruction I had was from primary and high school art classes. Later in my life I enrolled in free courses, beginning Calligraphy online courses, lettering and aquarelle courses. Finally, I enrolled a drawing academy where I had to copy certain things at the academy and I was only allowed to draw three hours per week, so I did not advance much. …

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Contemporary Master

Artwork by Sue Marie

To me, art is a careful cooperation of acquired skill and personal expression. Throughout my life, I’ve always felt a strong need to create artwork, both for the sheer fun of it, but also because I wanted my ability to improve. It wasn’t until college that I realized and ultimately decided that I should strive to make a career of my passion.

I’ve come to learn about many types and styles of art, but above all I admire the beautiful, classical artwork of the old masters. Unfortunately, I’ve found that as I study art in my classes, I don’t have the opportunity to improve my skills in the way I want. Other types of art like abstract, cartoons and stylized illustrations are very popular right now, and it seems like classical fine art is not getting the attention it very well deserves. For this reason, I am interested in the Old Masters Academy. …