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Question from Emil, Drawing Academy student

I just joined the Drawing Academy on-line course. I am very impressed with your approach and philosophy to drawing education.

I work as an engineer, and I draw as a hobby, and for my personal development. I started drawing about one year ago, and very soon I realized that the best drawings are by the Old Masters. However, I was very surprised that in Sydney, Australia nobody is teaching old master techniques. I took two drawing courses, but they only taught how to make some kind of “effective” drawing, or they do not teach anything at all. Then, I obtained many books, and I watched many videos, but I could not find any system that was of quality, until I came to your Web page. I found it by searching for silver point techniques. Now, I have begun to watch your videos, and am drawing based on your instructions.

Do you know of any short courses on drawings similar to your approach. I can go anywhere in the world for a month or two for intensive drawing course. I like the Russian Academy of Art in Florence, but I cannot be away for one year…

Question from James

“I’m interested in drawing from a comic/graphic perspective, and not so much a realism point of view. Does this course look at things like that also?” …

Question from David

Hello,

You seem to have a very nice art course. I was wondering what the length of each instructional video was.

Not to be difficult, but the claimed $12,000 course value makes each lesson $100. I’m sure that $300 is probably a fair price, but may also be a stretch… just wondering.

Questions from Yaroslava

1. How to train drawing from imagination?
2. How to improve human figure drawing?
3. What exercise is best for drawing correct perspective?
4. What is space perspective and how do I draw it correctly? …

Question from Genesis, Drawing Academy newsletter reader

“How do I find my own style of drawing? How important are the bases of my drawings techniques, and are these lessons appropriate for amateurs?” …

Questions from D. Stalberg, Drawing Academy student

Hi,

I am currently enrolled in the Drawing Academy and am slowly working my way through the material. I have learned a lot from the videos I have watched so far, and am impressed with the quality of the material.

When I have worked through all (or at least a large portion of) the material in the Drawing Academy, I am interested in signing up for the other courses.

Is there any overlap/common material in Drawing Academy, Anatomy Master Class and Web Art Academy? Do you see the Drawing academy as the basic introduction/essentials of anatomy for drawing, and the Anatomy Masterclass as providing a more detailed/comprehensive discussion of anatomy? I also notice that there are a few Drawing-specific videos in the Web Art Academy course, although most of the videos are about Oil painting.

Many thanks,
D. Stalberg

Questions from Amy B

Hello,

I am very interested in your courses (both the drawing and oil painting) I would love to start with the drawing course first.

My question is this, if I make a one-time payment to cover the full Drawing course, am I required to finish the course exactly in 3 months time? Or am I allowed to go longer if I need the time?

Another question was how the students artwork is reviewed by the instructor, would I just scan and upload the work via email I assume? Take a picture and send as an attachment?

Also, how much daily time should be devoted to the drawing course ideally?

Your courses have received wonderful reviews from around the web, and I love the fact that you truly offer a Fine Arts education in the traditional way as the great painters through history worked (a dying art in itself I think!) …

Question from Jay

Thank you for your video – The Shocking Truth About Art Education

But, a University or art school can give me a full-blown college degree or master’s degree, something highly regarded (and required) by galleries throughout the world as an indicator of an established or dedicated professional artist. Does your course offer that or something that will give me clout with galleries or collectors? …

Question from Marie

The variety of information you are sending me in emails has enlightened me immensely.

At this time, I am ready to subscribe to a course. My question is: which one? If I am not mistaken, there are several different art courses you offer…

Questions from Jamie Davidsmeyer

• How can I bridge the gap between what I perceive in my mind and the action of putting it on paper?
• Do a lot of people have difficulty with that?
• Does practice sketching help?
• Is it learned or do people have the innate ability?
• Do you have to draw all the time to keep your skills on point?