On 16 Jan, 2017 With
Obessesive about Classical techniques but College Let me down
I have held a long seated passion to become an artist, however I was dissuaded from doing so and focussed on a career, so my artistic ambition remained dormant for many years. That was until 2014 when time spent in the public library due to unemployment and I came across a book by Geof Colvin entitled “Talent is overrated”. The book lays out the theory that with average intelligence, passion for the subject and intense dedication any subject can be mastered.
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On 12 Jan, 2017 With
Running With The Horses
I am a bit of an adventuress. Born in Quebec, Canada then in my early twenties moved to British Columbia. There I played music, did graph two year solo motorcycle journey across the North American roads. In 2013, following my muse, I ended up in Istanbul, Turkey where I have been since, living as an artist, musician and translator…
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On 11 Jan, 2017 With
I want to learn professional drawing skills
Hi, I’m Raya and I love drawing.
I spend most of my free time drawing since I started 5 months ago. I have so much to learn and my drawing skills need to be improved. So far, I just copy what I see…
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On 8 Jan, 2017 With
Improvement starts with I
Hello everyone,
My name is Shannon Poeketie. I live in Suriname and I’m a self-taught artist. I started drawing in June 2015…
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On 7 Jan, 2017 With
Always Yours
I’m a retired Navy Vietnam veteran and have been involved in art since 1972, but was never consistent or confident in my art work. I’d paint or draw for maybe a year or two then quit. I am mostly self taught. I read art books and workbooks, mostly Foster Art Books…
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On 7 Jan, 2017 With
Upcoming Acrylic and Pastel Artist
I live in Cortez, CO. I love to paint and draw. As of now it is just a hobby. My grandmother was an excellent artist, sales of her oil pieces kept the family afloat in the 30s and 40s.
I enjoy reading and checking out the articles and works of students on the Drawing Academy site…
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On 7 Jan, 2017 With
First kiss
At the age of 7 I was always drawing, I remember drawing under my granny’s table. At the age of 17 I still liked drawing and went to art school. In the art school it was all about the idea and never about drawing skills…
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On 7 Jan, 2017 With
Move to the next level
I am an older guy really returning to my Art. I have an art degree but I feel like I need to do more studying of a human figure, since my work mostly figurative. ..
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On 7 Jan, 2017 With
Escher representation of myself
Hello,
I’m Elione leon Silves Fernandes. I was born in an archipelago called Cabo Verde and raised in Portugal.
From an early age, I’ve started to copy all kinds of animation drawings; for me it used to be the most stunning thing in the world. However, when I saw Drawing Academy’s videos on YouTube, I was stunned by such beauty, and decided to learn more about the Art and improve my drawing skills!
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On 2 Jan, 2017 With
Jassy’s Art
I am a 29 year old mother of three with an Associate’s in CSI, Bachelor’s in Law enforcement and investigations, and a Master’s in public Safety and Forensic. I am currently working on a Master’s in Psychology and Applied Behavior Analysis.
Art takes a very special place in my life. I can express my thoughts and ideas through my drawings. It’s amazing how drawing can be brought to life…
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