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how-to-learn classical oil painting methods of old masters

December 7, 2021 Leave a Comment

I would like to learn the classical oil painting methods of the old masters

Artwork by Stephanie

Since I was a child, I’ve always cherished each moment I paint and draw. Growing older, I begin to witness the old masters’ works, especially of those from Caravaggio’s. From the first painting I saw from Caravaggio’s, the lively expressions and charm of the figure and his painting style pushed me to continually improve and refine my painting skills.

Starting this art journey 4 years ago, I was mostly self-taught until I came across the Russian academic arts recently. Interested, I did a ton of research and found that where I live, there is almost none who teach these. From here, I’ve realized that in order to portray meaning and beauty into art, instruction and teaching from professional fine art teachers are crucial to improving on my art fundamentals. Without knowledge, there is no freedom to express visually and accurately. Hence, through a load of research, I discovered the Old Masters Academy and was fascinated by what it teaches. Seeing that it teaches the classical ways, I am amazed and grateful that there is such an opportunity to learn it. …

Filed Under: Art Competition Archive Tagged With: classical oil painting methods, paint and draw, Russian academic arts

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January 9, 2020 Leave a Comment

I have been drawing and painting most of my life

Artwork by Charles Grissom

I am 72 years old and know it’s never too late to learn. I have been drawing and painting most of my life so art plays a major roll, especially now that I am retired. I am mostly self-taught.

In the 70’s I was fortunate to be living in Manhattan and I attended Art Students League taking drawing and painting classes for a few months. I was married and had two little girls and a great wife that helped me by working extra so I could pursue my art. Fearing I would never be good enough I abandoned my dream. …

Filed Under: Art Competition Archive Tagged With: art, Charles Grissom, drawing and painting, drawing and painting classes, paint and draw, retired, self-taught

November 11, 2017 1 Comment

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. …

Filed Under: Art Competition Archive Tagged With: Anna Shapiro, Oil Paintings by Anna Shapiro, old masters, paint and draw, started to paint and draw

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October 27, 2017 2 Comments

With Brush in Hand, You’ll Never be Lonely

Oil Paintings by Elizabeth Tucker

I started painting and drawing in my late 40’s after my husband, out of the blue, gave me an easel. It went in to the basement. Then he gave me money for art classes. OK….Why not give this a try. I’d always worked with my hands and loved art history so in I dove. It was life changing.
I quit my job and took classes and have never looked back.

I am completely drawn toward a traditional approach and went to a traditional art school but I didn’t learn grisaille and other aspects of old master style painting. It was mostly alla prima. What I learned after school I got from books and on-line.

Art is a MAJOR part of my life. I paint and draw almost every day and I teach painting and drawing. I also run an art group which has over 40 members. What I want to learn are methods that I can not only practice but become completely fluent in so I can pass those traditions on to other students. …

Filed Under: Art Competition Archive Tagged With: alla prima, art classes, beautiful drawings and painting, Elizabeth Tucker, grisaille, old master style, paint and draw, started painting and drawing, teach painting and drawing, the old masters, traditional, traditional art school

Oil-Painting-by-Istok-Emoke

October 10, 2017 Leave a Comment

Painting by Istok Emoke

Simplicity in the complicated life

I am Istok Emoke, I was born in 9 october 1982.
I finished Art high school in Szekelyudbarhely.
I am a mother of 3 children, I am married.
I live in Transylvania, in a little town, where I have my own art studio. …

Filed Under: Art Competition Archive Tagged With: Art high school, Istok Emoke, paint and draw, teach children art

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September 24, 2017 1 Comment

Paintings by Aaron Cristofaro

I really like to draw and paint

My name is Aaron I have been drawing and painting since I was around ten. I like to paint landscapes in oil and I’m starting portraits art take a huge place in my life as I paint and draw throughout the day. I try to capture feeling and emotions on canvas.

I think the Old Master Academy is great because it can teach you how to paint the way the old masters did with modern materials. …

Filed Under: Art Competition Archive Tagged With: Aaron Cristofaro, learning art, modern materials, oil painting course, Old Master Academy, Old Masters Course, paint and draw, portraits

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