Artwork by Swati Shrivas

… When people complimented me , the little me felt so proud but as I grew up things started to change , everyone started to say that , this kind of things will bring you nothing , focus on your study , so I did try to study . As I graduated with bachelor’s degree , I actually did not know what to do next and one day saw an art documentary on youtube and realized that I want to be an artist , so I started to practice art from whatever source I get . I want to learn painting , anatomy , colour theory and many more as an artist .
I want to improve my skills as an artist . …

Artwork by Zahra

… Artists are not like athletes. We cannot win gold. We cannot beat other creatives. We cannot come first. Sport is objective. Our craft is subjective. Creating to “be the best” is a waste of energy. Instead, create to connect to the people who need you. Because they’re out there. Create in your way, because there’s no right way .Take the pressure off, and focus on your unique brand of magic. …

Artwork by Nellys Garcia

I was born in the tropic, where colors, lights and shadows plays around us inviting us to observe it, to enjoy it, where light increase the beauty of the multicultural human being skin colors and movement of nature… thus began my passion for color and the pleasure of imitating that beauty with draw and paint.

I am an artist in love with the beauty of the techniques used by the old masters, and by the fascination that it produces in me to enjoy them today even there are centuries in between, the audacity of including contemporary techniques in the background of an artwork with classical techniques as well as The Royal Ontario Museum in which modern architecture merges with its ancient architecture showing a fascinating contrast in which beauty captivates old and young, everyone. …

Artwork by Mariana Maturi

I am currently in my junior year of high school. It has always been difficult for me to speak or write about myself. I can never seem to choose the right words for explaining my emotions or thoughts, but that is because I do not think with words. …

Artwork by Carmen

My name is Carmen. I have always demonstrated a passionate interest towards art since I was little. I remember my first dream was to go to Paris and become an artist when I was five years old! Art has always taken the most important place in my life. A lot of people including my family and my loved ones have tried to dissuade me from pursuing my dream. They say art is not a profession. …

Artwork by Liliana Perotta

Hi, my name is Lilian. I’ve started painting in oils in 2014. Since then I’ve been learning techniques with different teachers but what I found most interesting and helpful was to learn from the old masters. …

Artwork by Laura Whitmer

I am a wife and mother of three children. I began painting five years ago. Through my personal study I discovered the Classical Atelier. I currently work full time as a grammar school teacher and fine art instructor at the Buffalo Creek Boys School. I have not had the opportunity, yet to attend an academy or receive professional training in my work. …

Artwork by Paulina Vargas Garibay

When I was a child I recieved my first recognishon with a drawing of a landscape made by pencil, the teachers told my parents that I had a special talent for art.

Then I remember my grandfather giving me art tools for practicing art and I found a way of connecting with inner peace.

As Igrew up I thought of taking art lessons with several masters in México City.

Artwork by Jordanne

My name is Jordanne l am 17 years old , from Trinidad , since the age of five l have always been drawn to art , and through my little finger paintings, when l woul look at a subject and try to draw it , with little knowledge that had l would express myself. It was something l have always had a passion for despite having a very long way to go with respect to techniques ,values and form .l have never given up and intend not to . My passion for art is so endless , that after my schooling l intend to get a bachelor’s so that l could teach it , fulltime . …