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Start Your Path to Mastery

Curious About NMA? Start Here. If you're exploring New Masters Academy for the first time, our free 2025 Catalog is the best place to begin. Inside, you'll get a clear look at how we teach, what we believe, and how we support artists on their path to mastery.

We’ve also included our Course Guide, with detailed information about every Learning Track, Module, and Course.

If you're serious about building skill, this is where you start: Download The NMA Catalog 2025

Portrait Painting

Illustration

Figure Painting

Entertainment Design

Sculpting

Comic Art

Animation

Landscape Painting

3D Character Art

Arm Study by Patrick JonesArm Study by Patrick Jones

Who Are the New Masters?

All of our students are New Masters in training. Take Patrick Jones: He had already carved out a professional art career and was teaching full-time when he realized his foundations were full of gaps. So, for ten straight years, he spent every lunch break streaming New Masters Academy—tearing down weak spots and rebuilding his craft from the anatomy up. Today he mentors the next wave.

His story shows that mastery is earned, never gifted.

  • Skill First: Sweat the fundamentals; the rest follows.
  • Craft & Humanity: Make work that resonates—and lifts others.
  • Pay It Forward: Today’s learner is tomorrow’s mentor.
“My formal training came after a professional career,” Patrick reflects in a conversation with NMA founder Joshua Jacobo. “That’s when I filled in the holes. I went, ‘You’re not an impostor,’ you haven’t got a clue about anatomy at all… And the whole thing fell in like this—Boom!—and I feel that I have improved… a thousand percent, since having it from that ten years of New Masters Academy on my lunch breaks while I was teaching.”
— Patrick Jones
Watch the Full Interview

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
Julie Miette

Student Stories: Julie Miette

Julie Miette, an artist and YouTube creator based in Lyon, France, rediscovered her passion for fine art through New Masters Academy. After years as a designer, she immersed herself in foundational training, completing NMA’s rigorous Drawing Foundations module in 2024. Her work, influenced by Art Nouveau and the elegance of the late 19th century, explores ornamentation, the human figure, and botanical forms. Through her YouTube channel, Julie Miette Art, she documents her artistic journey, sharing insights and progress with thousands of viewers.

〝I'm really convinced now that studying the fundamentals is essential to really make the art I want to make.〞

Julie MietteArtist and YouTube Creator
Tom Bernardes

Student Stories: Tom Bernardes

As a professional digital artist, Tom Bernardes sought to expand his artistic range, embracing oil painting to deepen his understanding of form, light, and structure. Through New Masters Academy, he refined his craft across both digital and traditional media, strengthening his artistic foundation with structured training and expert guidance. His dedication and perseverance were recognized when he placed Top 3 in NMA’s Thrive and Persevere: The Artist’s Journey contest, with his work featured in the 2025 NMA Calendar and as a standalone poster.

〝I knew something was missing, but I couldn’t see it. Now, I’m not just fixing my weaknesses—I’m building something real.〞

Tom BernardesProfessional Digital Artist & Painter
Andres Cabanos

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

Our Digital Campus is more than a place to learn—it’s a thriving creative hub where students collaborate, showcase their talent, and even earn from their work. Through clubs, study groups, and weekly events, artists from around the world connect and grow together.

Student Creations & Community Collabs: At NMA, your work isn’t just practice—it’s celebrated. Our Student Collabs offer real-world opportunities, including revenue-sharing projects like "Thrive and Persevere", where students create inspiring artwork and share in the profits. Our students’ work is featured in exclusive products like the NMA Calendar and standalone posters, with proceeds going directly to the artists.

Join, Create, and Thrive: Whether you’re participating in a themed challenge, collaborating on a paid project, or engaging in our digital exhibitions, NMA’s Campus Life is where skill meets opportunity. Check out the latest and get involved today!
Upcoming Events

  • MAY 23

    Friday Draw Along with Glenn Vilppu

  • MAY 26

    Spring Celebration: Day 1

  • MAY 27

    Spring Celebration: Day 2

  • MAY 27

    Community Sketchbook Review with Joshua Jacobo

  • MAY 28

    Spring Celebration: Day 3

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 Opportunities

Personalized Feedback & Mentorship to Accelerate Your Growth: Leveling up your art requires more than just watching lessons—it demands personalized feedback, structured guidance, and real accountability. With our Master Mentorship Program, you get direct, ongoing coaching from industry-leading mentors like Bill Perkins and Iliya Mirochnik, tailored study plans, and dedicated portfolio reviews.

Looking for more flexibility? NMA Tokens offer convenient, on-demand critiques, assignment feedback, and personalized advice whenever you need it.

Choose your path to mastery—structured mentorship or flexible tokens—and start seeing real progress today.

Pricing & Enrollment

Spring Cohort Enrollment Ends May 31st, 2025

The following plans will additionally enroll you in the Spring Term 2025 Cohort, with access to a dedicated, private online community. Enrollment closes May 31, 2025. The Spring 2025 Cohort features:

4 Quarterly Check-ins

Guided structure to track your progress throughout the first year.

Interactive Workshop

A live online drawing workshop in June with Iliya Mirochnik.

Private Community

A dedicated space on the NMA Digital Campus for discussions and growth.

Exclusive Benefits

Unlock exclusive savings and interactive learning opportunities.

Token-Bonus Enrollment

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
  • Customized MasterPlan™
  • Downloadable Student Planner
  • Membership Access to the Spring 2025 Cohort
  • 5 NMA Tokens ($60 value)
  • Spring Cohort Planner printable

Billed Annually

$441USD

Enroll Now

$441 per year. NMA Tokens are granted once, and will be delivered digitally within 3 days of enrollment. Cohort Planner printable available in the NMA Digital Campus.

Plan renews automatically. Cancel any time.

Token-Bonus Enrollment

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
  • Membership Access to the Spring 2025 Cohort
  • 5 NMA Tokens ($60 value)
  • Spring Cohort Planner printable

Billed Annually

$711USD

Enroll Now

$711 per year. NMA Tokens are granted once, and will be delivered digitally within 3 days of enrollment. Cohort Planner printable available in the NMA Digital Campus.

Plan renews automatically. Cancel any time.

Gift Cards Now Available!

Give the gift of learning with NMA. Perfect for artists at any skill level!

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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.