hɪz stˈʌdiz ðɛɹ fˈɔːɹmd ðə faʊndˈeɪʃən ʌv hɪz ɑːɹtˈɪstɪk ˌɛdʒuːkˈeɪʃən ænd hˈɛlpt hˌɪm tə dɪvˈɛləp hɪz nˈætʃɚɹəl skˈɪl ɪn pˈeɪntɪŋ.
His studies there formed the foundation of his artistic education and helped him to develop his natural skill in painting.