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My Amour with Art continues…

August 24, 2015November 7, 2025
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Artwork by

I have a Masters degree in Computer Science and worked in the software industry for 16 years. Having to manage a family and a demanding career took a toll on my health and 4 years back I gave up my job and went back to my childhood passion – art. Art has been therapeutic in so many ways, restoring my mental health and wellbeing. I don’t think I could have survived this change in my lifestyle without art.

I started with acrylic and oil, but the medium I find most challenging and close to my heart is water colours. I love putting in people, especially children in my paintings. Since I have never had any formal training in drawing, I find it difficult to get the right posture and the right proportions. I am a regular reader of Drawing Academy newsletter and after going through the free art instructional material in this website, I think that I would really benefit from your course, especially since Drawing Academy puts so much emphasis on learning from the old masters and the age-old, proven, traditional drawing methods…

Art Diploma vs. Art Skills

August 23, 2015October 30, 2025
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Questions from Andy

I like what I see on the Drawing Academy website and would like to enroll. However, I have few questions:

– What your Diploma is about?
– How Drawing Academy compares to an art college?
– What art materials do I need?
– Will academy tutors critique my artworks?

Thanks,
Andy

Setting up a work-space in art studio

August 23, 2015September 26, 2018

Question from Daniel, Drawing Academy student

Hi, could you give me some advice how to set up my work-space properly?

Right now I feel very limited because my room is quite small and I draw on my computer table with my computer screen in front and it feels quite uncomfortable. I don’t have a drawing board yet either, however I will get one.

And because of this, drawing from life becomes hard for me as I don’t have space to set things up properly. I have to look at pictures on my screen if I want to draw something. Is it OK to take pictures of things I want to draw and upload them to my computer, or do I simply have to get a bigger room? I assume I need a bit of distance between me and the object I want to draw right? And that is not possible for me right now….

Artworks by Eric Champion, Drawing Academy graduate

Teacher goes back to school

August 21, 2015September 27, 2018

Artworks by Eric Champion, Drawing Academy graduate

I have an art degree from a respected University Graphic Design program. I designed professionally for years. Today, I teach high school art.

I was drawn to the Drawing Academy because the drawings and styles they teach were different from my education. I was intrigued by “classical drawing.”

As I have watched the series of videos and participated in the lessons, I’m really glad I made the investment. It has made me a better artist and teacher…

Still-life by Gabriel Tapia

August 21, 2015September 27, 2018
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Artwork by Gabriel Tapia

I did this still-life drawing according to the instructions in assignment 4. I used some geometrical figures and objects I had at home…

August 21, 2015November 7, 2025
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Artwork by Sangita Sarkar

I am an engineer by qualification however art has always been my passion. I love to draw just anything. I am very much passionate about drawing and painting…

The Art & Soul of Chantal Handley

August 21, 2015September 29, 2018
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Artwork by Chantal Handley

I have been drawing and painting for as long as I can remember, although I have never had any formal Fine Art training.

I attended the Advertising Academy in Brisbane, studying graphic design and gaining an excellent knowledge of computers and graphic programs.

I worked in the Graphic Design industry for 10 years before I finally grew tired of sitting at a computer and not drawing. I still felt I needed the security of commercial art and since I’ve always been interested in animation went on to complete a Bachelor of Animation at Griffith University, Queensland College of Art in Brisbane, learning 2D & 3D traditional animation techniques…

Anxhela Kaziu

August 21, 2015September 29, 2018

Artwork by Anxhela Kaziu

I’m an 18 years old girl which started painting and drawing since I was a little girl. I think I’m blessed that i have such a beautiful talent, because anyone of my family don’t have any talent about art.

I love math, that maybe because of my dad, who loves math too.

First I started with pastels, than acrylics, and last year with oil. I love to create clothes and I’ve made many illustrations of my creations. I have knowledge about art of graphic.

I love art history and I have very good knowledge about anatomy of human body…

Kant’s Apple

August 19, 2015September 29, 2018

Artwork by Cody J. Hedges

I’m a 22 year old aspiring artist. I love Philosophy so my artistic program includes the integration of visual imagery and metaphysics. This is the motivation behind my submission titled Kant’s Apple. It is a depiction of the constitutive nature of human cognition and critique on the integrity of appearance.

I love the Drawing Academy course! …