As a busy mom and wife, I took up art about 5 years back as an escape from the household responsibilities. Soon, under the apt guidance of my art teacher, it became my passion. He has always pushed me to take every art piece to the next level of skill and refinement without expecting perfection but embracing the learning that comes in the process. He constantly motivates me to approach each piece as an observing student and an insightful artist …
I always thought I am a good artist, but when I found this Academy, I felt I don’t know anything about arts. Today I got the true meaning of fine arts. I like to thank…
I have been drawing for years but my work has vastly improved with the Drawing Academy course! I am always looking to make my art better! This is what my work looked like before I…
Question from Steven Lee How do you apply constructive drawing, or drawing what you know, to things from imagination? Answer from Vladimir London, Drawing Academy Tutor The purpose of constructive drawing is to enable you…
I’m a student at faculty of pharmacy. I like drawing so much and hope to become a master artist because I wan to be able to express my feelings in drawing
Dear tutors,
I recently enrolled in the Drawing Academy course. I like it very much and look forward for every email you send me. Your advices are very helpful, thank you for sharing your knowledge!
Can you please check my sketches and advise what is the best way to improve my drawing skills?
Thank you very much,
Svetlana
Dear Steven,
I like your drawings! You are doing a great job drawing from life and copying classical busts. It is very good to study from classical sculptures.
I understand that you don’t have access to traditional galleries and museums with classical art. Nevertheless, making self-portraits and drawing your family members and friends is a great way to draw from life. I would also suggest that you ask the people around you if they would be willing to have their portraits done free of charge, so you will have free models and they will receive something in exchange.
In regard to the portrait of the hero Meleager, it is very good; however, there some points you may want to consider: …
My mother always told me life starts at 50, and I believe that’s true. As I’ve gotten older, I am realizing how short life is, so I’m beginning to do the things that bring me the most happiness.
After lying dormant for over 50 years, my need to create has awakened! Painting and sculpting have become my joy! …
Hello Vladimir and Natalie,
I have recently subscribed to your excellent course and I have learnt a great deal so far.
Ever since I was young I did some form of drawing/sketching, and it was all self-taught. The last time I did any drawing was about 37 years ago!
Recently, for some reason, my interest in art was re-awakened and your website “lit my motivational fire,” so to speak. As the saying goes, “when the student is ready the teacher will arrive;” and here you are, to whom I have gladly subscribed! …
I was wondering which aspect is more important while sketching: quantity or quality. I often hear people say that, when learning how to draw, practice is the only surefire way. I completely agree, but I have noticed a few variations on what is expected to be achieved from a practice sketch.
The sketches found in Drawing Academy look, at least to me, like quality ones with clean lines, accurate proportions, and marvelous shading. On the other hand, when I look at the sketches of certain Old Masters, especially Rembrandt’s, they seem to be done rapidly with an emphasis on style, but appear to be slightly lacking in proportion and crispness…
