Uchaan Arts Academy presents a comprehensive 4-month Drawing & Painting From Life program designed for students who want to build a solid foundation in classical realism. Guided by master realist Amit Srivastava, this course offers an in-depth exploration of drawing, observation, and oil painting techniques rooted in traditional atelier methods.
This intensive program begins on 17 January 2026 and runs every Saturday from 11 AM to 4 PM at Uchaan Arts Academy, MG Road, Ghitorni.
It is ideal for beginners, intermediate learners, and practicing artists who want to strengthen their fundamentals and create high-quality realistic artworks.
Students will develop core artistic skills through structured exercises, demonstrations, and personalised mentoring. The program covers:
Observation & accuracy — learning to see like an artist.
Angles, shapes, values & edges — the backbone of strong drawing.
A strong drawing foundation — essential before moving into paint.
Still-life & live model painting — understanding light, form & behaviour of materials.
Proportions, gestures & form — creating lifelike figures.
Tonal control & realistic rendering — mastering depth, shadows & highlights.
Assignments & personalised critiques to guide weekly improvement.
Professional work habits — discipline, confidence & studio etiquette.
Each session is structured to help students grow steadily while building a portfolio-ready body of work.
Amit Srivastava is a renowned realist painter and an alumunus of IIT-Delhi who left a successful IT career to pursue fine arts full-time. He trained in the United States in classical realist traditions, refining skills in portraiture, life drawing, still-life, and oil painting.
His work has earned recognition from prestigious institutions including:
Art Renewal Center (ARC)
Lalit Kala Akademi
PDAF Awards
Amit’s figurative, still-life, and landscape paintings are part of private collections across India and internationally. His teaching style is structured, patient, and deeply rooted in classical methods—making him an exceptional mentor for aspiring realist artists.
This workshop is perfect for:
Students preparing a fine arts portfolio
Beginners who want strong fundamentals
Intermediate artists looking to refine technique
Anyone passionate about realistic drawing and painting
Professionals returning to art after a break
Unlike regular hobby classes, this program focuses on serious skill-building based on classical atelier training. Students learn the same techniques used by master realist painters worldwide.
