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As a Drawing Academy student, you can exhibit your artworks in this online gallery.
We want to see your drawings before, during and after the Drawing Academy Course.

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Artwork by Ed, Drawing Academy student

October 5, 2017September 26, 2018
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Toned paper project

This is my attempt at the toned paper lesson – live drawings of two whale skeletons in a nearby museum. To give them proper scale, I chose a full sheet of 140 lb Arches paper split horizontally.

I wanted to convey the immense size of these creatures as best I could. I used masking fluid to provide stark contrast between the background and bones. I prefer the profile drawings over the earlier three quarter views, but I am glad I did them first as I learned much from them.

Drawing Academy review by Amrita Verma

October 2, 2017September 26, 2018
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Story and artworks by Amrita, Drawing Academy graduate

Hi, my name is Amrita. I’m a designer and illustrator and having good drawing skills is very important for my career.

Despite receiving a diploma in animation, I actually didn’t get any education in fine art and was unable to do realistic drawings; I only had cartooning skills.

About two years ago I enrolled in the Drawing Academy course. This was a very smart decision because I was able to learn at home what was missing in my art education. I have learned how to draw portraits and figures, landscapes, and everything I want. Now I understand a human anatomy and have a good knowledge of body proportions. This enabled me to create realistic portraits and draw natural landscapes.

October 1, 2017September 26, 2018

Artwork by Drawing Academy student

Drawing Academy review by Stephanie-Gabrielle Sneed

September 26, 2017September 26, 2018

Feedback from the Drawing Academy graduate

Painter Stephanie-Gabrielle Sneed

Mostly, I am a Painter, yet painting is like drawing, in its foundation. I suppose my level would be incredible potential. I have made drawings prior, yet after going through the Drawing Academy my drawings excelled. I learned principles of constructive drawing, tonal value, human proportions, perspective, and drawing techniques. Before the course, I almost exclusively painted and now I have knowledge to exclusively draw. I can excel now at both together or separate. After completing the Drawing Academy coursework, I can draw anything! It’s terrific! The clear instruction was awesome. I love how the Drawing Academy is based in traditional, classical methods. I enrolled because I wanted to be able to draw anything and everything. Additionally, the lifetime access to the lectures and demonstrations is a true plus.

Artwork by Waldo, Drawing Academy student

September 26, 2017September 26, 2018
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Aztec Worrior

I used graphite and charcoal pencil in this drawing. I have been drawing for a couple of years now. But I have not found my own style yet.

I love to draw and just want to get better as I learn. I draw for a hobby and took the Drawing Academy course to start from the beginning as if I don’t know anything. I keep my mind open to learn new things. I know this course is going to help me improve very much.

Botanical drawings by Debora, Drawing Academy student

September 18, 2017September 26, 2018

In The Backyard

Hello,

I made these drawings of an apple and a walnut in my backyard this summer with graphite pencil on a rough paper. This is my first attempt to draw botanical artworks from life, after I studied Drawing Academy instructions in the related video lessons.

Artwork by Nikola, Drawing Academy student

September 3, 2017September 26, 2018
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Hello,

I recently enrolled in the Drawing Academy course and I find it very useful.
Here’s my drawing in graphite of a classical bust.

Drawing Academy review by Rowena Tam

August 18, 2017September 26, 2018
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You raise me up

For nine years since the passing of my dear beloved husband, I have suffered depression. That is until someone introduced me to art. At first, I took it as a source of comfort. Gradually, I found out the beauty of the world in a new way through a new medium.

I feel sensitive to my surroundings, and I am dedicated to improving my art world day by day. I feel joy, pain and every emotion in between throughout my work that fuels my creative drive.

Artwork by Bobbe Froelich

August 17, 2017September 26, 2018

American Man

I am 77 year old grandmother of 5, and a great-grandmother of 4. Born in Kentucky. Lived in Kansas, Jackson Hole, Wyoming, California and now in Branson Missouri. I have been an owner in the oil business, Wife and promoter of a Horse trainer, and a commercial actor. Robin A. Wiltshire. A real estate salesman in California, retired and now free to do what I desire, art, that is my desire.

The challenges I have in art are composition, scale, and creating my own style. I want create my own style. That is the main thing I would like to learn.

I have taken the Drawing Academy course a few years ago. This course taught me so much, I can’t begin to tell you all I learned from that course. So I do keep up with all you are offering now.

Painting by Rowena Tam

August 17, 2017September 26, 2018

Orange Is The New Black

This is my first monochromatic painting, which was inspired by Anders Zorn. He was one of Sweden’s foremost artists (1806-1920). I always admired the magnum opuses of the old masters as well as Zorn. They are a continual source of inspiration.