THE DRAWING MASTER

49 MINUTES - CANADA - 1997
A FILM BY NIK SHEEHAN

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After 33 years of inspiring generations of young artists, beloved Ontario College of Art instructor Paul Young steps into the unknown: retirement. The Drawing Master follows Young through his final year of teaching, capturing the passion, discipline, and quiet humour that made him a legendary figure in the classroom. As he leaves behind the structure of academic life, Young confronts the challenge of becoming the artist he has always encouraged others to be. Intimate and contemplative, the film is a portrait of a teacher at a turning point — trading chalkboards for blank canvases, and lessons for self-discovery.