I've always loved drawing, which is why I wanted to perfect my passion, and being an art history student, I wanted to approach painting and pencil in a different, more practical way.

When I pushed open the door to 41 rue du 31 Décembre, I had no idea what I'd find behind it.

Gilbert and Sebastian, through their teaching, have taught me not only to see more than a set of more or less coherent lines and shapes behind the paintings of contemporary artists, but also to understand more precisely the structures that animate the paintings of the great masters.

But I found much more than that at Artquarium: people with the same passion as me, and a desire to share our diverse drawing knowledge. In fact, I've met one of my best friends there now.

Thanks to all our students and teachers for what they bring to each new class.

Lorraine Tillette