There are not many men and women in their early 20s who can keep their eyes open through an art history class. There are even less who study it relentlessly for fun.

Donovan Fitzgerald is one of the few. Since he was a kid, he has been infatuated by artists throughout history, particularly Renaissance masters. While many young artists today are lured to modern and graphic art, Fitzgerald said they are missing out on the skill put in place by history's greatest artists.