Art academy

There are several different approaches to an academic art education. Yesterday, Michael John Angel of the Angel Academy of Art presented hi...

And we're back! Right before winter break, the 2nd graders started their value unit. They used value to create 3d solids and 3d space in a drawing inspired the topiaries of Pearl Fryar. They tried to

Classical figure drawing, portrait realism, contemporary drawing, graphite on paper.

Autumn Rain art print by David Martiashvili. Our art prints are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All art prints include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.

“I cannot stare at this any longer. Not happy with it (yet), but gotta move on. Might revisit with some AA.”

“Ernst Ferdinand Oehme - Cathedral in winter (1821)”

Matt Smith, Switchback Falls

What is Over Blending? Over blending is what occurs when you mix your paint too much on your canvas. When you over blend you create problems within your work. Why should I avoid over blending? I usually avoid too much blending in order to create more interesting brushwork and to create a more interesting color harmony. If you over blend, you create two problems: The first is that you lose your brushstrokes and so the surface of the painting is less interesting. Now that is not necessarily a…

Watercolor workshop at Ichen Art Academy by world-renowned artist Chien Chung-Wei

The Florence Classical Arts Academy welcomes artists of any age and level. Drawing, Painting, Composing by professional Artists following methods from Renaissance.