painting and drawing

I love the approach of the old masters

Artwork by Jerry L Gadd

The love in my life is art and painting. It’s what I think about every day. Where ever I am and what ever I see I’m thinking about how I would paint the tree or the landscape in front of me. I’ve been painting and drawing all of my life, and I paint every day and love the challenges of painting, I don’t just paint one subject or thing. My current interests include not only the Mid-Atlantic Region but places and things from all over the United States, including landscapes, seascapes, portraits, florals, and still life. …

Review by Old Masters Academy student

Artwork by Stephen Jamison

… I was able to retire from full time employment in 2007 and discovered a real passion for painting again, I was lucky enough to receive a decent commission which inspired me to take up painting full time.

For over 30 years I had painted alla prima pretty much in the style of the impressionists but I was increasingly dissatisfied with the results and wanted to achieve a higher standard and improve my ability. I began to study the methods of the old masters and at this time I discovered the Old Master’s Academy. …

I love old masters

Artwork by Milan Ceresnik

… I want learn more interesting techniques of painting from other artists and masters. It seems to be helpful to develop and improve my own technique. …

… Dear friends, vote to me, because painting is my passion. I love old masters oeuvres and Old Masters Academy courses are exactly that possibility, which would permits me paint like old masters. …

I have never had any painting classes before this course

Artworks and story from Alexandra Martins

Hello Natalie!

It has been a while since I started this online oil painting course, but my job (I’m a military) has taken a turn and I haven’t been able to paint much. Anyway, I’ll return home soon, I hope, and I’m already pulling my sleeves up to continue this course, can’t wait to be able to do that!

I have never had any painting classes before this course and I’ve already learned a lot from it.

I have decided to send you my artworks for critique.

I am an ART enthusiast

Artwork by Ivana Kuhar

My name is Ivana and I am an ART enthusiast. I love all forms of art although painting and drawing are my absolute favourites. I LOVE it so I do it, simple as that. I can do it for hours at a time, without even realising that the whole day just flew by.

At a certain POINT in the process, I let go of visual reference and let my memory and feelings take over.

I want to paint all beauty around me. …

I always admired the old masters !

Artwork by Sandra Scott

I have always been interested in art ever since I was a child.

In my 20’s I had the opportunity to take lessons from a very talented award winning artist. This is when I decided I will never give up art and have been painting and drawing for over 10 years.

I taught myself Portrait Drawing. Now I would like to develop my talent further and hoping to win this competition. It would mean so much !!! I always admired the old masters !!! I love going into London admiring the old masters at the National Gallery. …

Drawing by Henk Cramer

I’m an autodidact in art

I’m an autodidact in art!
Once in a while I have a paid assignment. Until now I have little time for my creative talents in terms of painting and drawing to exploit and demonstrate. …