Traditional Art Technique Atelier

"Tradition is not to preserve the ashes, but to pass on the flame", Gustav Mahler.

Traditional techniques are timeless and we strongly believe that they provide the most efficient way to learn realistic drawing and painting.
TATA wants to contribute to passing on the knowledge about key materials such as oil paint, mediums and pigments. Today there is a lack of insight into materials with which the artists work, so we want to educate people closer to the traditions, spirit and techniques of the old masters.
TATA is about going back to the basics: knowing your materials, studying the Old Masters’ techniques and shedding light on the time-tested ways of making things.

TATA's classes are suited for beginners up to intermediate and advanced artists who want to broaden their possibilities, gain more areas for experimenting and understanding the materials and learn new painting techniques.

The art instructor Anar says: "I have always admired the painting and drawing style of the artists such as Rembrandt, Rubens and Van Dyck, for their way of capturing the narrative with the use of certain materials and the story behind it. We are teaching students about the materials that the great artists of the past have used and how you can apply this knowledge in a modern setting."

> What is the difference between self-made oil paint and the oil paint from manufacturers?
Anar: "Since ready-to-use oil paint from manufacturers is sometimes stored for long periods, stabilizers and preservatives are added to make it last longer. For this reason, some artists who want pure oil paint decide to make it themselves, in order to have total control over the creation process. By using only a few key materials you can make your own oil paint from scratch. It does feel different to paint with handmade oil paint, our students say. It also looks different because of the physical and optical abilities of natural raw materials that we use."