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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: …

Drawing and questions by Suresh, Drawing Academy student

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! …