Leonardo da Vinci’s pupil – Salai
Article from Dennis Jarsdel Born in 1480 Vimercate Italy, Gian Giacomo Caprotti da Oreno, better known as Salai was a pupil of the Renaissance master Leonardo da Vinci. The nickname Salai meant ‘The Devil’ or…
So, What is the Deal with The Mona Lisa?
Article by Dennis Jarsdel Arguably the most famous painting the modern world has ever known, yet it’s not how it’s always been. Let alone the possible price of the painting itself, its valued so much…
Common Symbolism in Art
Article by Dennis Jarsdel Commonly in religious story-tellings, or in more modern pieces challenging contemporary ideologies, symbolism has been a tool many artist have used yet little perfected to a level of mastery. Symbolism can…
The Fascinating History and Use of Gold in Art
Article by Dennis Jarsdel We live in a Kaleidoscopic world, but gems and precious stones are more than mere decoration, they carry significant meanings for us all. Gold; a sign of nobility, indication of wealth,…
Strange Art
Article by Andrew Campbell Art is something that we all enjoy. In some cases, art leaves an audience wondering just what was on the artist’s mind when they created their masterpiece. Today we will look…
The Highlight is not the Spotlight
Article by Anna Kotze Okay, you cool arty dudes! I came across some common mistake, a presumption a lot of you artists tend to make: Take our showgirl- the egg- how many of you confuse…
The Artist Transcends Within
Article by Anna Kotze When we look at the world and observe all there is to see, within its boundaries, it feels as if we are observing a world that is happening ‘outside’. We are…
Reintroducing the Silverpoint Technique
Article by Vladimir London, Drawing Academy tutor Russian artist Victor Koulbak Victor Koulbak is best known for reintroducing the technique of silverpoint to the art world. This drawing technique takes its origin in the Renaissance…
RAJA RAVI VERMA – The best realistic painter of India
Article by Article by Juhi Kulkarni Raja Ravi Verma was one of the most celebrated realistic painters of India. His grand oil paintings of India’s ancient glory, delighted turn-of-the-century India and his mass reproductions through…
Reply to T. Stonefield’s ‘How I got my art back’
Article from Mick Parker, Drawing Academy student Thank you ‘T’!. I found your article “How I got my art back” really helpful and inspiring. I never studied art formally apart from a brief 6 week…
