Story and artwork from Hollie
Experience and Contributions in the Arts and Performing Arts
I have been an artist for most of my life.
I am currently working on writing and illustrating for books.
DrawingAcademy
Portrait by Ingrid, Drawing Academy student
I completed the Drawing Academy course with great pleasure and admiration.
Chinese vs Western Painting
Article by Anita Kusoemo
Western art was developed differently compared to the art in China. In China, calligraphy and painting were evolved together, therefore combining their painting, graphic arts, literature, and poetry in a way that did not happen in Europe. There are a few things to note on how they differ.
Graphite Dancer
Story and artwork from Paulina Cancio
I have been drawing since I was little and I’ve always had a passion for it. Art is something I want to pursue as a career but it’s hard for me to seek out how to advance in my art by myself. I want to learn how to draw from my mind and create characters that are proportional so that I can one day create a comic and perhaps start animating.
Art is my life
Story and artwork from Magno Massolino
My name is Magno, I am Brazilian and I am 48 years old. I am applying for a scholarship at Drawing Academy to improve my technique and finally carry out my life mission which is to express myself and live through my art. The following drawing is a study made using graphite of a work by the artist John Lawn.
Mending His Tack
Story and artwork from Charles Gilliam
I have been drawing/painting for over 60 years. The one thing that has always driven me is the idea that there is something else to learn about art.
A Study of the Statue David by Michelangelo
Story and artwork from Hailee Spoor
My name is Hailee,
and all of my life I have loved to draw.
Soulful portraiture
Story and artwork from Archanaa Panda
An erstwhile software professional, I, Archanaa Panda (from India), left my high-income job to pursue fine arts, after the death of my beloved father. I now live a much more stress-free and healthy life dedicated to improving my knowledge concentrating on portraiture and figure drawing / painting.
The Hopeful Artist
Story and artwork from Ann
Imagine if you could be tutored by the old masters, (here I may list a few) for example: Leonardo Da Vinci, Archibald Motley, Michelangelo, Augusta Savage, Rembrandt, Orsola Maddalena Caccia, Oscar-Claude Monet, Mary Cassatt, and Vincent Willem van Gogh.
