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Through the eyes of the Old Masters – Alexander the Great

April 9, 2018September 26, 2018

Article by Jimena Escoto

So few personalities of the history of humanity have transcended as much as Alexander the Great has. He lived 2,300 ago and he still is one of the greatest conquerors ever. His empire went from Macedonia and Greece to the Indus valley. His life is full of amazing stories that get mixed with mythology. As a matter of fact, this issue about the Greeks telling their story with gods and fantastic creatures make, on the one hand, hard to believe some events, but, on the other, makes it very interesting and fun. Nonetheless, his story served as inspiration for major works of art since he was alive. In this article, I will be focusing on the old Masters and a few representations of Alexander’s incredible life.

Are modeling apps for artists any good?

April 9, 2018September 26, 2018
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Question from Ed Gunderson, Drawing Academy student

I have been using an artist’s modeling app, “Handy” until I am more confident to tackle real humans. Your opinion on modeling apps?

I spent a fair amount of time looking for an online drawing course that wasn’t a waste of time and money. I’m not even sure how I found you, but I’m certainly glad it happened. I will save the review for when I finish, but I will say I greatly appreciate your methods and approach.

While talent is a lovely thing to have, determination wins out in the long haul. I leave you with a favorite quote: “Fascination and discipline are first cousins.”

Many thanks!

April 9, 2018September 27, 2018
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Life Drawing by Manuel Forest

I want to improve my life drawing skills

A while back I took art classes in my home town, but since then life took over and I did drawing on and off without any guidance or direction.

My favorite subject is drawing figures and portraits. Finding a model is not always easy, but when I can, I draw obsessively.

The Drawing Academy course is a great place to learn figure drawing; this is what I want to do. The most important thing for me is to have some professional feedback about my art and get clear advise on what to improve. That is why I want to win this drawing course.

April 8, 2018October 28, 2025
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A sketch of a model - Drawing critique

Figurative artwork by Sam, Drawing Academy student

I wanted to send this drawing because I need professional critique. I’m attending weekly life drawing classes locally, but my art teacher doesn’t give any feedback other than “great job.” I know I have a lot to learn in life drawing and showed this sketch to my family; they said it was good, but maybe they just wanted to make me happy.

I would really appreciate if you could tell me what is not right with this drawing and how can I improve.

April 7, 2018October 28, 2025

Portrait by Dipali Deshpande, Drawing Academy syudent

Portrait of a lawyer

Here is a oil portrait of my friend who is a lawyer.

April 6, 2018October 28, 2025

Artwork by Dipali Deshpande, Drawing Academy student

Self Portrait in soft pastels

Here is a self portrait in soft pastels on brown colored pastel sheet. For this work I have used reference photo. Actually I want to do self portrait with the help of mirrors instead of using photo reference.

Artwork by Maryam Nayeb Razmegahi

April 6, 2018September 27, 2018

The tiger in water

My name is Maryan. The art is everything in my life. I like the wildlife painting and specially extinction animals. I learn art by master mr Behzadian.

The best exercise to learn drawing in perspective

April 5, 2018September 26, 2018
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Question from Peter, Drawing Academy student

I’m a complete beginner and want to learn how to draw man-made objects in perspective like furniture, cars, buildings, etc. Could you advise what is the best exercise to begin with?

April 5, 2018October 28, 2025
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What-makes-my-hatching-cheap

Question from Hikalu, Drawing Academy student

Hi,

I’m very much a beginner. I did learn perspective, and I am now doing practice of hatching. I may be following hatching guide or video lessons, but mine looks very cheap, especially curved lines like a sphere.

What is the difference between yours and mine? I can’t find it, and I don’t know what I should do.

I don’t think quantity of lines matter because Old Masters did excellent hatching with fewer lines. Right?

Thanks

April 4, 2018September 27, 2018
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Hello.

My name is Marie Ange and I’m the 2nd born in a family of 5. I was born in a small village in the countryside of mid highlands of Madagascar.

I was a very shy girl,one who didn’t socialize much with other children but spent much of my time drawing and painting. I didn’t join others in play but would draw away to the rice paddies,where I would draw on the mud using my fingers and sticks. At age 5 I had learnt how to make paint from flowers and plants and brushes from chicken and bird feathers. I would use sharp sticks to draw birds, animals, people and houses on sisal leaves and proudly display my artwork for all to see.