I have been a student of the school for the past 3 years - Classical approach to drawing and painting is the way to go to develop strong skills.

I travel over 2 hours to this Academy because the instructor, Mark Gucciardi, and theschools classical approach is teaching me skills that most art schools and universities do not. Though this is a serious study of art, the atmosphere is very welcoming and supportive to all ages and abilities levels. I highly recommend Mark and the Academy to any one who wants to begin or hone his/her artistic skills.

I have been attending North Carolina Academy of Art for 3 months and have seen vast improvements in my drawing skills and learned invaluable lessons in drawing. Mark Gucciardi provides a comfortable and fun environment to learn in. I highly reccomend this school for beginning artists and for people who wish to revive and refresh their drawing skills.

My favorite classical academic art school. He has students from 14 to 88. You may also purchase classical paintings, drawings, and murals commissioned by Osiris Rain.