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Retirement means more time to paint!

by Old Masters Academy
January 4, 2018May 3, 2019

Painting by Lorie Turpin

I have been an artist my whole life it seems. When I entered Grade school it was just so much fun colouring and creating!

I did follow up in the Arts in High School and beyond but then life seemed to happen and I had to work at different jobs. Then I had my very own family to dote on and dote I did! I used all my creative talent to create clothes and crafts and gourmet dinners, etc.

Well now has come the time in my life of thinking about retirement which to me only means more time to paint!! …

The secrets of the old masters are not myths or legends, they are real and I want to know them

by Old Masters Academy
January 3, 2018May 3, 2019

Paintings by Suzanne Parent

Years ago I lived in an 1100 sq. ft. house with my parents and sister. I was 12 years old and did my homework in the basement on an old wood desk. Behind me just below the dirt line a small basement size window gave me daylight for just a few hours after school.

I loved to draw animals and buildings. I didn’t have tracing paper so I would carefully look at the shapes and lines and try to copy them. At some point the pictures were to intricate so I made squares on top of the picture and began meticulously following each square. I had no idea then that a similar method was used by Albrecht Dürer. My homework would always be last on my list of things to do. Homework for history class or biology class that required drawing however would be first.

Why do I tell you all this? I am no longer 12, I have a daughter and two grand-children. For my career I chose computers and still work till this day. Never had time to get better like I believe I can or anyone can. It’s a desire. I was never trained in drawing and painting all self-taught. My most pressing challenge is to learn the methods. …

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Painting is what I want to do in life

by Old Masters Academy
January 3, 2018May 3, 2019

Artwork by Emmanuel

I’ve seen this picture for the first time during an exhibition of the Old Flemish Masters in Paris. This was the artistic revelation of my Life. Right after this exhibition I understood that painting is what I wanted to do in life.

I wanted so much to own this picture, I had three solutions for that : …

Now I can call myself an artist

by Old Masters Academy
December 30, 2017June 13, 2018

Painting by David Yoffe

I did not attend any art school , learned painting from my own experience and by visiting each and every museum and exhibition , possible. Sure there are some mistakes in my works , or at least something that I do not like. But I am not sure that it is bad.

Now I can call myself an artist , after changing many occupations in my life , each time starting something that not just was not in plan ,it does not come to my dreams even. For me it is not just grate – it is much more.

In physics, math , engineering wrong idea is useless idea , nothing to do about it. But art is using also ideas that are wrong … something in painting is wonderful , something is ugly… both lives together. Painting is especially valuable to the artist – who else can say to himself ‘ today I did heaven and earth’ , also people can look at the art and found my idea or some other idea or impression sometimes ideas or visions, that I never imagine. …

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Drawing Is My Second Skin

by Old Masters Academy
December 29, 2017May 3, 2019

Artwork by Ana Becerra

I’m a 16 years-old student from the Dominican Republic. Ever since I can remember, I’ve loved art; whether I was coloring or spraying paint, I have always been into art.

When I turned 14, I began to invest more time and dedication to my art. My main focus are portraits, since I believe the most beautiful thing is the human face. It is such a complex thing to do but it called my attention right away.

I’ve never taken any kind of art courses, for a reason that is unknown to me. Although, that does not equal that I’m uneducated in the arts.

Almost 3 years later, here am I, still full of passion and thriving to learn more. I consider myself pretty talented. I’m praised often and I couldn’t be more grateful. For me art is everything, I feel that God put me in this world so I show my talent. It feels natural, like a second skin. …

I have painted for years but I am not where I want to be - William Busby

I’ve painted for years, but I’m not where I want to be

by Old Masters Academy
December 29, 2017May 3, 2019
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Paintings by William Busby

I’m a 42 year man looking to take the classes to improve my artistic abilities.

I’m a self taught person and love to paint. I’ve painted for years ,but I’m not where I want to be. I love the Renaissance era. I love Titian, Bouguereau, Michelangelo and a few more.

I have a lot of people that want me to teach them, but I’m not confident enough to do so at my level.
With this course,I can teach other people to paint and to keep the old masters ways of painting alive. Oil painting is my number one hobby and I do it every chance that I get.
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I’m finally discovering why I’m here and what my purpose in this life is

by Old Masters Academy
December 29, 2017May 3, 2019
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Paintings by Holly Shoptaw

Hello! My name is Holly and, in my fourth decade of life, I’m finally discovering why I’m here and what my purpose in this life is.

My purpose is to illustrate my visions and simply provide something that relays a message and sparks a strong emotion in those who view my art.
As a new painter, I feel my paintings still seem flat and lack depth. However, painting takes me to such a wonderfully peaceful, blissful meditative state that my hope is to learn how to create a painting with exceptional depth…a painting that can pass on the feelings I felt while creating it.

Old Masters Academy is an innovative way for for people to learn classic and technical methods of painting without the HUGE expense of a formal art education. …

Craving to learn

by Old Masters Academy
December 28, 2017May 3, 2019

Oil Paintings by Mildred Yrlenia Lopez

Art is a universal language. That’s why I don’t feel inhibited in this environment.

My English is not the best but I do speak via art. I’m a 50 years old housewife, an empty nester that finds joy in painting. I love the old masters, I’m fascinated by their works and their lives, the circumstances that limited and challenge their art.

I’ve loved oil painting since I’m a little girl. When I was younger there was not any formal graduate level program in my country (Dominican Republic) so I’ve never had the chance to study formally.

I’ve had a couple of art teachers that thought me privately and I’m thankful to them for the opportunity of learning theory of colors, the use of brushes and other things in the relaxed environment of a house studio but I need more. There’s a lot to learn. …

Everyone is an artist in their own way

by Old Masters Academy
December 28, 2017May 3, 2019

Paintings by Robert Clark

I started painting several years ago and love to paint.
Most of my paintings are landscape and seascapes.

Several people ask if I can paint portrait or animals, and the answer is mostly no. …

the old masters academy course is just what the doctor ordered

This course is just what the doctor ordered

by Old Masters Academy
December 28, 2017May 3, 2019

Paintings by Bill Thoms

I’ve always been artistically inclined, and have been drawing since I can remember.

I have continued to draw over the years and promised myself I would continue to create when I began working full time. Unfortunately, finding time to develop skills over the years has been a challenge.

I have gotten to a point where I need to start making again, I just need to. …

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