Free Art Lessons

Free Art Lessons:

I have spent my whole life as an artist. We are a varied and unique people. Some exocentric and others conservative. I can say that I am in the conservative bracket. So you wouldn't probably pick me out of the crowd as one of them.

So what makes us so different, what makes some artists choose to be a fine artist or a modern artist.

I have been asking myself this same question too. Is there an answer....  I'm not really sure. Why do we become artists? Do we choose to become artists?

I'm sure there are born artists who start off their lives immersed in the pull of art, like myself. There is the other artist, who has been interested in art, and want to become students, to learn. And I'm so glad they have finally taken the step to become artists.

The old days of the artists and poets that gathered together, in rooms. Lounging around together in their dinner jackets. Were thought of as a highly thought of cultured people in society. Now I'm talking of the 1800 and early 1900s.

When I lived in Singapore for a while. I was fortunate to meet an artist named Dr.Lai Kui-Fang Who is a famous Chinese artist in his country. Having studied no less than 14 years in France. He had become a master at painting in the style of the Old masters. When I used to go around to his house, he might be painting a commission for the government. A big half finished painting would be sitting there under the verandah of a typical humid Singapore's day.

I used to look on in amazement at the detail he used to capture in his paintings. Along with his paintings, he also used to sculpt. In a way he was also my mentor, and I used to take notice when looked upon my sculpture work. And heeded what he would tell me. As I knew, to gain knowledge from this man would make me a better artist. His knowledge from studying in one of the major hubs of European countries of art, was immense. And I looked up to him for guidance.

As he has passed on his knowledge to me, I also want to pass on my knowledge to you with free art lessons. And the coming of the internet has given me that opportunity.

There would be so many subjects that we could do.  Yet, time needs to be spent on each and every subject. We would be here till the "cows-come-home". So lets stay with just a few. Our dogs, Cats, horses, and Big Cats in these free art lessons.....

Art will enrich your lives and you will look upon things in a different way.

"Spirit Winds" Artist ~ Andrea Balch

"Art happens - no hovel is safe from it, no prince can depend on it, the vastest intelligence cannot bring it about" - James Abbott MC Nrill Whistler

I will tell you one thing though.... the road through art might be a challenge, frustrating at times and glorious in its intent.

Though you will discover more about yourself, because art will take you places that you never would have imagined....

Welcome aboard!

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