DrawingAcademy

Story and artwork from Wayne Sjolin

At 66 years of age, I am recently retired from a career as an airline pilot. I have always wanted to be an artist i created a comic strip at age 11, syndicated at 21. Im not a writer. Strip ended.

While travelling the world I have seen museums with works that left me in awe, I enjoy and want to pursue a classical art experience. My goal was to explore and expand on any skills I may have. I have never been formally trained.

Story and artwork from David N. Corrado

I am an artist from northeast Pennsylvania. At a young age my grandfather introduced me to the art of drawing and painting. My goal is to create inspiring works that could be enjoyed for generations to come.

Story and artwork from Susan Brown

Painting and drawing have been part of my life for as long as I can remember. My work relies on color, form and pattern, in that order. I work in acrylic, oil and watercolor. I especially enjoy painting in acrylics for the boldness of the palette options and ability to add texture to my paintings. However, the flow of watercolor offers freedom and “happy surprises,” adding to the immediacy of my paintings. Oil gives me the ability to add depth and fluency. 

I’ve been seriously studying portraits for the challenge and ability to portray human emotion.

Story and artwork from Colin Kelly

I am 67 and believed all my life I couldn’t draw.

Something grabbed my attention when I realised drawings are built up in layers.

Story and artwork from Maria Wegorzewski-Grotek

The Drawing Academy was like meeting an old friend whose return I have been waiting for all my art life.

Paint not blood ran in my veins. my painting and drawing were as natural to me as breathing.

Story and artwork from Brian W Smedley

Hi,

My name is Brian Smedley and i am an Artist. I have a commissioned drawing in colored pencil in a magic show theatre. It has been appraised at $600.

Story and artwork from Catherin

My name is Catherin and I am a person who was not much interested in art, but recently during hard times art sometimes took the place of an escape.

Story and artwork from Kirsty Kay-Russell

Hi, I’m a self taught artist and someone who wishes I could do this every day!