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What is the purpose of Art?

September 2, 2015September 26, 2018
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Question from Yasmin, Drawing Academy graduate

I am 24 years old. Since I was a child, I’ve dreamed of becoming a fine artist and used every resource at my disposal to become good at it. But recently I have started to question myself about why I’m doing this and I’m losing my motivation. I’ve had the opportunity to see the works of many amazing artists and I am absolutely humbled and intimidated by their work. What if I can never be as good as they are? There are so many great works out there, why should anyone pay attention to mine? And in this day and age, when the art world is ruled by big names and brands, is there any place left for newbies?

Having all these questions in my head is scaring me because art has always been a very big part of me and I don’t want to lose it.

Is drawing important for an illustrator?

September 2, 2015September 26, 2018
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Question from Bruno W.

I am in high school right now, and I am not used to drawing. My goal is to become an illustrator, and draw concept art or comics (mainly digital art) on Photoshop and Illustrator, What should I do? …

August 31, 2015November 7, 2025
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Artwork by Brittany

Artwork by Brittany McKay

My name is Brittany McKay, and I’m from a small town in New Brunswick, Canada.

I have been passionate about art for as long as I can remember. Although I am self-taught, I feel I could grow further if I had the chance to focus my skills, and learn new things. I love to learn, and grow in life, especially with my art. Direction and input from skilled professionals would help me in this endeavor.

I almost had the opportunity to take the animation program at my local college. I created my portfolio, and they skipped me one year of fundamentals, directly into the two year animation program. Unfortunately I didn’t have the money to attend, and couldn’t get a student loan.

So I continued to work full time as a supervisor in a fast food restaurant, until I got very sick. I went on leave, and this past spring I decided to start my own business. It’s been okay, I haven’t been selling as much as I would like, but it makes me happy and I’m pursuing what I have always wanted to do…

August 31, 2015November 7, 2025
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Artwork by Gultakin

I am a 3rd year student at the Economic university and my specialty is Management.In spite of that I was in love painting and drawing my parent didn’t let me enter the Art Academy for studying what I love therefore I learn it on my own and I am 19 now and still learning…I have started to draw and paint since I was 3 years old.I had dreams about being a master in painting as Rembrandt who is my favorite artist.I still hope that I will be professional artist one day and that day I will really be proud of myself…

Marko Djokov – Charcoal and pastel drawing

August 31, 2015September 29, 2018
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Artwork by Marko Djokov Ivanovic

My name is Marko. I am from Montenegro.

I started drawing when I was very young, and also I learnt two alphabets( Latin and Cyrillic ) when I was 2. When I was 5 I did realistic portraits.

All my life art was my love, my passion, and more than that. But, unfortunately, none supported me to continue improving my art knowledge and making art. My friends, my neighbors, my professors, even my parents and family were against my desire and plans to study in the Academy of Fine Arts. They told me that I should study maths and physics at electrical engineering faculty, because sciences offers me more opportunities, and safer life. And I didn’t have any choice. I left drawing and painting, and I enrolled in High school. Also, I graduated from the Faculty of Electrical engineering. So, I haven’t drawn for 13 years. And all of a sudden, I saw street artist drawing, and I said to myself: ‘Marko, you should start painting!!!!’…

Recreation da vinci drawing

August 30, 2015September 27, 2018
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Artwork by Hoan K Luu

It has been a tremendous improvement for me since I’ve taken the Drawing Academy course. Here is the recreation follow one of da Vinci’s drawing, however, I sneaked in a bit of my own shading.

Any critique is more than welcome. Thank you very much for having a look at my work…

August 30, 2015November 7, 2025

Artwork by Frances Vella

Hello everyone, encouraged by my first submission for the Spring 2015 Drawing Academy’s Art Competition herewith I share with you my latest drawing of my aunt Margaret who suddenly passed away last September.

Drawing Academy has amazing programs of art instruction for all.

Earnestly look forward to continue learning and improving my art under the supervision of Drawing Academy whose instructors have so much to offer! …

Talaya Lightbourne’s Artistry

August 30, 2015September 29, 2018

Artwork by Talaya Lightbourne

Hi, everyone. My name is Talaya Lightbourne. I’m a 21 year old student pursuing my dream to become an artist. At age 11, I discovered that art was my passion and creative outlet, from middle school to high school I have taken all art classes. However, when I graduated high school due to finances i had to go to a college not of my choosing and the majors were limited, in the end I stuck with a major that didn’t align with my true path in life which is art. Now, I am starting over again to get back into my artistry and to become the artist I was born to be…

Art Competition Winners – Summer 2015

August 30, 2015September 25, 2018
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Big thanks to all Drawing Academy Art Competition – Summer 2015 participants. All entries are listed here »

We are also grateful to all supporters, who voted for the winners.

It is the time to announce the winners.

According to the Competition Rules, there are three full Drawing Academy Memberships to be awarded.

However, we nominated not 3, but 5 winners!

And the Winners are:

August 25, 2015November 7, 2025

Artwork by Mecina Olsen

I am Mecina Olsen and I love art. My Nana is an artist that used to have an art studio and she went to different schools for art. I am inspired by my Mom and Nana. I can paint animals, flowers, landscapes, anime, and I can do photography. I can create anything based on my imagination. I can do all kinds of art…