Art Competition Archive

Artwork by Rodrigo Leal

Since I was discarded from my job as a security systems engineer because i was over 54 (that is some kind of trend on not just a few European schools of management…), i devoted myself to what looked to be to me an hidden passion for painting.

Now, almost seven years of a self-taught oil painting path, not yet fulfilled as far as I am concerned about what I think is correct and pleasant to my eyes, I reached a point where everything drove to that point where the lack of minimum drawing skills and hard work on what looks to be the fundamental basis of all art stands as a must goal…

Artwork by Luiz Paulo Barboza

I’m trying to learn how to draw on my own – I read everything I can on the internet and in books.

Artists are not valued in my country like in the US and Europe…

Artwork by Kostantia

I am Kostantia from Greece. I started studying in the university of Fine Arts, years ago. A lot of hard things in life forced me to discontinue my studies. I never stopped being in love with art and now I am back and want to start learning again…

Artwork by Garrick Marchena

I’ve been drawing since a very small age. Ever since I can remember.

I believe it was my mother, a very talented seamstress, who inspired me to draw. i remember being so small barely looking over the table and watching her as she was sketching out the models wearing the wedding dresses she designed. While all the kids in my neighborhood were outside playing I was drawing in my sketchbook. This the only place I could feel safe and confident.

At first I did a lot of fantasy drawings making up stories. Then I started drawing my favorite cartoon characters Batman and Superman. At the age of 14 I took a chance and drew my uncle and cousin while they sat in front of me. Somehow I had enough courage and I was certain I could do a good job…

Drawing by Conrado Villa

Hello to everyone!

I’m from Medellín, Colombia, I´m 46 years old and I love painting, drawing and digital painting too. I’m electrical Engineer for devotion and enthusiast artist for passion…

Artwork by José Raigosa

Hi there,

Finally, I found your site, a place where I could learn the method from the Old Masters! The concept from copying from the masters is not new to me, but it seems that your course is well organized. Otherwise I feel like it will take more time for me to learn to draw and to paint well (the way it should be)…

Artwork by Venetia Cox

I’ve been drawing since I can remember, I’ve always been inclined towards creative hobbies especially music and art.

I’m 16 and homeschooling and about to start hairdressing at Tafe next year.

I’ve been doing so much drawing practice, I feel like I’ve improved so much since I started drawing everyday. I think I’m a real fast learner when it comes to these things…

Artwork by Slater Smith

Hello,

I’m a 16 year old in high school who wants to become a Master in the art of painting and I believe that learning how to draw first is the best way of getting there and that the Drawing Academy can help me get accomplish my goal. It wasn’t until earlier this year that I had grown a love for art. It probably was not until June that I seriously wanted to become a fine artist. My path so far has been kind of bumpy.

Before drawing, I am usually overcome by this sense of fear that what I produce won’t be to my liking. This leads to me going for days without picking up the pencil for anything but school work. Ignoring practice is not good for my hand and is my main weakness at the moment. My skills progress slowly because of that. So I usually end up reading art books instead of drawing, as if looking for something to motivate me…