Drawing and Painting at the Angel Academy of Art. Cesar Santos vlog 056

I went back to the Angel Academy of Art in Florence, and talk to the Senior Instructor Jered Woznicki. We went into detail about the drawing and painting program I graduated from the Angel Academy of Art in 2006.
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[@baileybateman2338]

I love how passionate Cesar is. He's already been through this academy, he knows every single piece of information that man is saying, but the focus and enjoyment on his face is like he's taking it in for the first time. Cesar will forever be a student of the arts and THAT is why he's a master.

[@chriswhitehouse8982]

Well said! Very much agree.

[@deborahgonzalezknight168]

He's also very irritating.

[@Eizengoldt]

He’s a very smart and passionate guy, reminds me of myself sometimes

[@ammiller3911]

Thank you for posting this, as someone who will not have access to this level of education, just listening to great instructors is invaluable.

[@PHeMoX]

@Keep Rocking! True, but a lot of those are not exactly affordable, even when they are considered by most to be worth it. ;)

[@nananina982]

@Keep Rocking! Apprarently you don't understand living in a 3rd world country where your parents earn $5700 a year . A year at the angel academy costs $4,783 and that's just the tuition you also have to pay for the housing, living, and material supplies .

[@christiancotugno8651]

@@nananina982 a year at angel cost $12600 ...4,783 is only for one term

[@abigailjones9868]

@@christiancotugno8651 Huge investment, not too bad either. Private universities here in USA usually range $20-50 k year. Sometimes though your choices aren’t for yourself it’s making sure your future family will be taken care of, so you must minimize risk and take a more attainable profession at a cheaper school.

[@christiancotugno8651]

@@abigailjones9868 i konw , in usa is normal , for my country ( italy) one of the best private education cost about 10k year,but usually a person pay 400-700 dollar for year of tution.

[@michaeljohnangel6359]

Bravo Cesar, another great vlog!!! And bravo Jered, you explained our programme very well indeed.

[@santocesart]

Michael John Angel Thank you, glad you liked it Maestro! People will meet you here soon!!

[@gandhi4unow]

So nice to see that you masters are making the art accessible

[@reb5824]

@@santocesart Hi! I was at the Immersive Van Gogh experience. Here in Nyc. I told my bf. I was imagining,more like hoping. You, and like @Proko to show up and start sketching on site! I did notice a girl. Writing notes, she took down your name. To look up your channel.

[@thedavegoodman]

Great info! I need to figure out how to get practice like this while being a husband and Dad. Little by little is suppose. Doing what I can is better than not doing anything at all. Thank you for offering this elite artistic knowledge to a guy like me, who would otherwise not progressed further in his artistic endeavors. You and Proko are my jams. High five ✋🏼

[@squirrelnuts007]

Like you I am trying to balance my drive for this skill with family & work responsibilities. The biggest hurdle is my own doubt of this been achievable. Having feedback from an accomplished artist is key to see the mistakes you are unaware of making. Looking into online schools now, have learnt a lot from doing master copies, numerous books, proko, doing my best to practice in a smart way.

[@indigo9997]

My god is everyone who attends that academy a super human? Those works are incredible

[@deborahgonzalezknight168]

It's endless hours of practice following techniques and months of life drawing.

[@Rembrandt133]

@@deborahgonzalezknight168 I wonder how many students per year...still, they are only showing you the best of the best especially on their website. The Florence Academy of Art seems to show all the students works if not most and so, it does not look as flawless as the few that are up on Angel Academy's website. In every class there are a couple outstanding individuals that the Academy wants to show the public.

[@Thesamurai1999]

@@Rembrandt133 Aye, there’s a whole lot of failings included, even among the prodigies.

[@LoneStarRocker]

I wish to visit Italy someday. Thank you Cesar for another insightful and informative video.

[@symmachus898]

I'd love to attend this course. In Florence too, how romantic.

[@gat-susama7409]

i wish the school fees included housing and materials

[@Chillwell2011]

Wonderful that such an academy exists. Truly the classic way to learn to paint.

[@danaobera4207]

That painting of a woman wearing a head cover on the wall is very eye-catching! Beautiful art!

[@kevins1286]

I've heard the thing I needed to hear but didn't know I needed it : It's about suggesting some informations things and not just put every details to show everything. Thanks a lot for that !

[@brannonmcclure6970]

I appreciate that. What an insite and I am interested. One day I would love to come out to your school.

[@blackcat138]

I would love to join an art academy of this caliber one day, but for now I've got to keep learning on my own. Sometimes I wonder if leaving my eight hours a day job in order to pursue art worth it ...

[@hamodsq272]

blackcat138 same.

[@NS56sn]

From someone in the process of doing just that I suggest trying to get your name and work out into your community and online first. Then once your income starts to stabilize drop back in hours at your day job. Then once your income matches your current leave said job. I’m “almost” there myself. Hope this helps 😁

[@Andrewmokgatla]

Thank you, Cesar, for opening your world for us! we learn so much through your videos! Please keep it up.

[@eafahgewthrthertsdetr]

Wow it was very nice to have this bird's eye view on art/studying/mastery as a whole. Thank you for uploading this conversation!

[@voxs8694]

Thanks for this post! Mr. Woznicki sounds as a great instructor, even if he talks a 100 miles an hour! :-D Very interesting talk.

[@Mohit_Artist]

Great instructor ...now I can see from where he(Santos) get his wisdom 🎨🖌️.

[@ShawNshawN]

Very cool talk with your old professor. Thanks for sharing!

[@4355dcox]

Very nice and informative interview! Thank you!

[@angelica333]

Very nice, thanks for sharing. Angel academy seems very lovely, would love to attend a class one day.

[@m.i.miller8008]

I love this video... I can't stop watching this.... it somehow gives me inspiration that with hard work you can learn and study to attain the level you so desire in your art journey. I can't stand it when people say how so and so was born with talent...ugh... how about that person worked their tail off and persevered to attain that level. .. Thank you for making it and sharing it. I certainly was not born with talent but daily I see improvement with the time I put in daily pushing the pencil...

[@marisangiovanni]

Thank you, Caesar- love your artwork and your teaching!!!

[@claireonlinex]

so insightful and beautiful thank you

[@guayaba209]

God, i'd love to do one year at that school. I bet the growth would be immense.

[@Meticularius]

Ohhh Cesar, you and the Academy have shown me up to be the hack that I am, this instrument of sensitive vision, perception, insight, truth....the brush superior to my words. For so many years I have lived under the tyranny of words, exulted in them, never knowing the depths and intricacies of painting. I never even suspected there was so much involved, and now my stick figures fear losing their preeminence. as I seek to be a painter. I don't have that many years left, but I can scrawl or dribble what I can until the end. Thank you for this insight into the Academy and for the discussion with Jared Woznicky. Now I have no arrogance.

[@thequirkytherapisttarot]

Wonderful! Thank you both so much.

[@BorsheimArts]

Jered is the teacher that really helps an artist go above the rest of those who are just "capable." I was always impressed with how thoughtful he was when explaining why he chose the criteria for his projects, as well as his being open to ALL topics of conversation related to drawing, painting, and even sculpture. His sense of humor and his critical eye (that misses little) was crucial to developing exceptional artists. His fairness and efforts to assist each and every student, regardless of his or her level is to be commended. He is a true teacher, pushing artists to go that extra bit without putting his ego into it at all.

[@russproctor9267]

Hey Cesar, thank you for this talk with Jered. It was really awesome.

[@claudiajohnson8799]

It's true! Jered is an awesome teacher! He is patient and encouraging, while challenging us to reach a higher level! Thank you, Cesar, for putting up this video. I was shocked to see you at Zecchi when I first arrived.

[@rogermari7489]

Excellent, thanks. I wish one day to visit the academy.

[@ramelep]

JUST profoundly GREAT!! Yeah Love LOVE!!!!

[@rstevie331]

Thanks for the insight Ceasar! I'm a self taught artist, and I found this helpful on areas I'm lacking in my studies. Keep the videos coming buddy, awesome material being covered. 👍

[@travisseymour5814]

thanks for posting this Cesar -- it's great seeing Jered again.

[@GameNon-Quitters]

This is amazing, thanks for interviewing and let us who are not studying briefly see how it is :)

[@benfrancois8649]

Thank you for this video. I love your channel and I'm grateful for the effort you put into producing these videos.

[@AX1A]

Amazing Cesar! Thank you hermano!

[@patrickwelch3274]

Not fair. How can I compete against this level of work . When you graduate from here you are a professional artist. Amazing training.

[@ThinhNguyen-pc6iw]

Very helpful! Thank you so much

[@tangents6299]

Wow, he talks fast, does he not, yeah? But, I'm quite fascinated.

[@Z-ManTheOriginal]

This was great, yeah!

[@chriswhitehouse8982]

He seems like a very good teacher!

[@michaelsoftelbows]

yeah?

[@drpharaoh1508]

lmaooooooo yeah

[@pennytrupiano2689]

Very cool...a very consistent ability to teach and students that know how to masterfully produce. What a dream it would be to study in Florence.

[@Carniceir01]

Thank you for this! Extremely helpful since I am working on a piece that came out of pure inspiration and necessity and dont want to ruin it but also want to add values and sum color

[@bozoclown2098]

That Barque book needs GREAT revision ,editing & diversity . More things also. . Even on a computer to add diversity ,exponentially,etc,etc. To make up for it's vast shortcomings .Expound on it

[@andreea2007it]

I looked at the site of the Angel Academy ... I would go to study tomorrow but their rates are very high for me😔😔it will rest my dream

[@OscarPerez-hj2hx]

andreea popovici There's alwasy a way to reach your dreans being other school, intership or self teaching.

[@andreea2007it]

Oscar Perez you right..thank you

[@ksuhuh]

I feel your pain. You could try some summer workshops at the AA or FAA. I did one at FAA Sweden this summer, learned more in a week than I did in 5 years experimenting on my own. Basically trying stuff on your own is only as good as your ability to criticize yourself. I really needed to hear where I was overcomplicating things and where I was lacking. Just get some decent bargue prints (watch the davinci project videos on KZbin for crystal clear bargue drawing instructions on a full drawing). After you've done some, buy or create some plaster casts and practice drawing and later painting those. Also nicholas beer wrote a good book on sight size portraiture. Lighting without those amazing skylights is also easily solved by hanging 2 80watt cfl 5000-5500k lights at a 30° angle to your canvas off of your ceiling. It's by no means a replacement for a proper 3-4 year atelier training, but hey, it's better than doing nothing. I figure if we ever win the lottery, at least we'll have a small head start right? 😁

[@marcellustone]

Dutch Bushcraft Guy --- great tips, thanks. Could you give me more infos for the lightning. Are you talking about those long bulbs or the smaller spiral ones. And how many lumens per watt do they have. Thanks

[@ksuhuh]

Charles Bronsen no prob, mark carder has an excellent video tutorial on it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gX6yhKmjmat-j5Y

[@AnaGonzalesArt]

16.09 😄😄😄 Thank you Cesar, this interview is wonderful with a lot of information. I wanted to go to Florence my whole life to study art but it's too expensive!

[@positivenergylife]

15:20 How can you paint on heels like that? xD

[@logos513]

Talent!😂

[@KenLives333]

Solid stuff. Thank you for sharing.

[@vikke2013]

Very interesting and inspiring video! I'm really impressed seeing the students replicating the motives in such detail!

[@pinkink1995]

Thank you Cesar. Extremely informative, encouraging, and eye-opening! You are my role model :)

[@richdogs_st]

I see a lot of great artists in this video, who dislikes a video like this ??? 😑

[@tristankruger1504]

Yea? Yea? Yes? Yea?

[@siriusblack9428]

Ja

[@Ash-se6gh]

Is that all you got out of this video?

[@drpharaoh1508]

@@Ash-se6gh yea

[@IvanCapitani]

loool

[@tangents6299]

Canadian?

[@samuelmuiga3101]

the work is so realistic my eyes got confused on what is the reference

[@tangents6299]

Same here!

[@susanwong6471]

We are lucky that we have such a school in Toronto, which I have recently enrolled- they offer a similar curriculum, I am learning to draw, one small step at a time !

[@Thesamurai1999]

Did you get in?

[@susanwong6471]

@@Thesamurai1999 yes, I am a student at ARA Toronto while working full- time! Highly recommend!!

[@Thesamurai1999]

@@susanwong6471 Wow, congratulations! Glad to hear you got in. Good luck with your art journey! =)

[@maxjcr4414]

I like it keep up cesar

[@ramsserosales8401]

Este es uno de tus mejores video César. Gracias por tu trabajo. Viva Cuba!

[@ludwinvart5409]

wow Cesar, I wish I could study there

[@Zager-recap]

Wonderful Cesar 💙💚💛

[@Xqrement]

I think the closest we can get to learn the techniques they teach on this academy is by getting Cesar Santos DVDs he studied there so the techniques applied must be the same. That and a good video course/book on charcoal drawing plus some books about anatomy, perspective , color/light, composition,and of course lots and lots and lots and lots and lots and lots and lots and lots and lots of practice. Phew, who the hell said being an artist was easy?

[@zachampsonartist]

Love seeing a new video from you!

[@gabrielivan6679]

Amazing.. truly impressive. Gracias Cesar.. que grande, contribuir y compartir toda esta información a tus fans. 👏👏👏👏

[@organicpaul]

Fantastic video Cesar.

[@geosserendipitousart22]

This video has come at a timely point my friend, i am seriously considering adding this to my arts education.. as i feel i’ve been very limited in my education where i am based. (Speaking prior to having watched the video) i cant wait to see what you have to say for your experience here

[@hellobaby133]

I wish I could afford to go to the Angel academy.

[@Silence6969]

this great teacher says yeah TOO much...

[@shantalexhaviters2866]

You are the best thing on KZbin!

[@Lukifah]

so we start with charles bargue drawing book?

[@Zager-recap]

Yes sure.

[@avancerartgroup1614]

Yes. I did and it helped me tremendously

[@aloewishus]

@Timothy Williamson how's that going?

[@Horse.dog4cats]

who counted all the yea's?

[@bryanmartin9420]

Thanks

[@fothismatrixrespect9805]

thank you very much for these ideas , thanks again from india

[@thotihaxha7709]

Cesar what type of paper do you use for drawing in pencil and drawing in charcoal?

[@moisescervantes3801]

Thankyou so much Cesar

[@1Ma9iN8tive]

Superb interview

[@amsimeetart9104]

Very good vblog. I’m a self taught artist and too old to attend an academy.

[@CharGallery]

Cesar please open an academy in the states!!!

[@volkantum]

In every city there should be buildings dedicated to creative minds for free (free of all the pressures of the monetary system) and must be open day and night. In time all will be an academy of art and science on their own. And that one building may be chosen from the biggest and most beautiful museums of that city which are nearly idle for centuries just demonstrating the past, but should be at creatives' service right now for a much efficient future. Such "School of Athens" like places will enrich the future of humankind and also for our planet.

[@Dale_Blackburn]

You have to be already advanced to get into this school right? Is there any entering exams?

[@deborahgonzalezknight168]

No. You spend the first year copying bargue plates.

[@greggreen6532]

Around minute 19;00 you referred to "whatever the student focuses on becomes the middle tone" or something like that. What did you mean by that? Can you expand on that sentence. Thanks Sr. S.

[@maverick2133]

Hi Cesar. Another great vlog entry. I'm curious though, does Angel Academy also teach the constructive drawing technique?

[@andrebelfort7112]

Really good information.

[@turgorojare575]

was that @redosking 19:05? hahah just started following him on insta, great artist as well!

[@stevecaudell8609]

I noticed a lot of students us a plum bob. Can you do a video demonstrating all it’s uses for the beginning drawing artist?

[@Thesamurai1999]

To measure proportions I’d imagine

[@moiseslopez8040]

Great video Cesar congrats, I have a question can I know why do u mix de color at ur palette with white till is very clear almost white?

[@herrapan95]

Coulde we get to see your master tattoo healed? :) Don't forget to shave before taking pictures though! I would love to see it if it's possible? Thanks for sharing this video! As always, a great plessure!

[@shivamrathore6155]

best artist

[@user-tv5lt6mk1y]

Hi Cesar, thanks for the awesome video! I have a question. Since you were born in Cuba, how did you get to study in Florence? I mean, it's very expensive... and we all would like to know some thought on how to get there too. Thanks dude!

[@edgarsn5354]

......yeah

[@barrighi4963]

Cesar- Great video, thanks to you and Jered! Question- It seems that you learned sight sized method at Angel Academy. Many of your paintings and drawings are quite large- do you use comparative measurement now and if so, was it hard to train yourself to move away from sight size?

[@mripman.6021]

Yeah.

[@JarbasCarvalhobh]

Hi Cesar, thank you for these amazing videos! Do you recommend sending Bargue's drawing copies or personal drawings fo the application in Angel Academy? What more can you advise to enter the academy? Thank you!

[@santocesart]

I think they just require, your willingness and money. They'll teach what they know.

[@flaviolozoya]

I noticed that they were drawing with the subject next to them not in front..I guess they are drawing from real life but using memory...for interpretation I guess ....wow

[@ramelep]

THANK U FOR YOOUR brilliance

[@SF_Curious]

Seems like a great atelier but not for 12500 usd tuition per year plus living expenses! For that amount I’ll go to the best school in the world 🌎 the Art institute of CHICAGO, Yale university school of fine arts or commonwealth and get a Masters or doctorate degree 📜!

[@adildraws]

Learn a lot.

[@0GreenBerry]

I would do anything to go study there :(

[@josettaschembri2010]

We must revive the second renaissance

[@santocesart]

It wasn't art that created the Renaissance thought, we need. First we need Great culture that promotes high standards of thought.

[@josephtermeer4595]

Belissimo! Ceasar, come stai?

[@beginnerartvlog8831]

Useful thank you

[@damnn2265]

What is the fee of the full time program cuz I didn't find on there website so can you tell me plzzz it's urgent