Art School
RE-IMAGINED

Structured Learning

Everything You Need to Master Your Craft: Whether you’re a beginner or an established professional, New Masters Academy (NMA) provides a comprehensive learning path to build real, lasting skills. With graded assignments, completion certificates, and foundational training rooted in the Old Masters’ techniques, you’ll be equipped to excel in drawing, painting, sculpting, and more. Explore our Learning Tracks below or download our 2024 Course Catalog to learn how NMA can re-imagine your artistic journey.

Portrait Painting

Illustration

Figure Painting

Entertainment Design

Sculpting

Comic Art

Animation

Landscape Painting

3D Character Art

World-Class Faculty

Learn from the Best Artists in the World: NMA brings together over 60 renowned artists, filmmakers, and educators, from Disney’s top animators to the most respected fine artists of our time. Our faculty is here to guide you through every stage of your artistic development. Plus, with NMA Tokens, you can receive personalized feedback, artwork critiques, and engage in workshops at your own pace, on your schedule.

Glenn Vilppu

Animator and Educator, Disney, Marvel, Warner Bros.

Larissa Marantz

Nickelodeon Character Designer, Illustrator, and Educator

Bill Perkins

Disney Art Director and Visual Development Expert

Renae Wang

LCAD Foundations Instructor and Oil Painter

Mark Westermoe

Movie Poster Illustrator, Braveheart, Total Recall, Home Alone

Juliette Aristides

Author, Classical Drawing Atelier

Karl Gnass

Storyboard Artist for Major Studios

Cornelia Hernes

Former Principal Instructor, The Florence Academy of Art

Iliya Mirochnik

Ringling Instructor, Award-Winning Portrait Artist

Disney Animation StudiosBlizzard EntertainmentArt CenterNickelodeon
Artist

Student Stories: Andres Cabanos

Andres Cabanos, one of Southern California’s “30 Under 30” artists at the Santa Paula Museum, credits New Masters Academy with transforming his technical abilities and artistic vision. His featured painting, Mark, inspired by the work of Joaquín Sorolla, showcases the “alla prima” technique, a skill he honed at NMA through our rigorous study of master painters.

Because I spent my time to understand the basics, I can now focus on the jazz, creating and expressing myself with much more clarity and ease.

Andres Cabanos30 under 30 Artist

Campus Life Online

Experience the Art School of the Future: Our Digital Campus brings together a global community of artists, offering clubs, study groups, and weekly events—all accessible from home. Join a thriving online community where art, learning, and collaboration come together in exciting new ways.
Upcoming Events
  • NOV 18

    LIVE Seminar: Visual Expression with Charles Hu

  • NOV 18

    Draw With Us! Acrobats Timed Figure Drawing

  • NOV 19

    Open House with Iliya Mirochnik

  • NOV 20

    Open House with Larissa Brown

  • NOV 20

    LIVE Class: Fundamental Focus with Catherine Bobkoski

Unmatched Reference Library

Fuel Your Mastery with the World’s Best Art Resources: Whether you need reference images of figures, light studies, or still lifes, NMA’s extensive library is designed to inspire and support your artistic journey. Access high-quality reference materials to elevate your work.

3D Model Library

Extensive Image Library

Face-to-Face Learning

Unlock private mentorship opportunities and interactive experiences: With the Master Mentorship Program and NMA Tokens , students can get interactive instruction including portfolio reviews, artwork critiques, assignment feedback, and more. Watch the video below to see a preview of a real student critique session.

Pricing & Enrollment

Start Your Journey to Mastery Today.

New Student Offer

Library Plan

Gain access to our complete online course library, including all Learning Tracks and digital campus access.

Access Includes

  • All On-Demand Courses
  • All Learning Tracks
  • Full Digital Campus Access
  • Live Community Events
  • Downloadable Resources
  • $25 for first month, then $49/month until cancelled.

Billed Monthly

$49$25USD

Enroll Now

Plan renews automatically.
cancel any time.

Library+ Plan

Everything in the Library Plan, plus access to our exclusive reference library and Live Class recordings.

Access Includes

  • Everything in Library Plan
  • Image Reference Library
  • 3D Model Reference Library
  • Rare Art Book Library
  • Live Class Recordings

Billed Monthly

$79USD

Enroll Now

Plan renews automatically.
cancel any time.

Get Personalized Instruction with NMA Tokens

Want feedback on your work? NMA Tokens allow you to get critiques, assignment grading, and one-on-one instruction from our world-class faculty, coaches, and TAs—on your terms.

Learn About Tokens

Need help choosing a plan? Contact us for assistance.

FAQs

Can’t find the answer you’re looking for? Check our Official Student Guides, or reach out to our Student Support Team.