The Academy of Realist Art Boston is an art school which offers traditional training in the methods of 19th century atelier practices. We offer the regular atelier program, as well as additional drawing classes, painting classes, and workshops through the year. This proven curriculum gives students the skills needed to become professional representational artists. This rigorous academy-style system stresses draftsmanship and traditional oil painting techniques, training graduates to confidently overcome the most difficult projects in drawing and painting. These fundamental techniques are the backbone of representational art, and equip artists to confidently direct their individual expression. Students of this time-proven system now lead successful careers as portraitists, figure artists, animators, illustrators, landscape and still-life painters and educators. The strength of this program is fortified by the critical one-on-one attention paid to each individual student. This assures that important concepts are understood and internalized.