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Path to Mastery

In this podcast series, sculptor and NMA program director Johanna Schwaiger will be interviewing professionals in different visual art fields. Each artist will share their art practice, creative stories, and career advice to help inspire you. Whether you want to become a full-time studio artist or work for large production companies, these motivational episodes will give you the valuable insights that prepare you for your upcoming mastery.

5 Lessons 5h 27m 43s of videos

In episode one, Johanna will be interviewing Iain McCaig, a remarkable artist, writer, and filmmaker. Iain will be sharing with you the beginning of his art career, his creative process between writing, drawing, and music, his love for storytelling, and his tips for getting over any creative blocks.

In episode five, Johanna will be interviewing Stan Prokopenko, the founder of Proko online art school and the creator of a Youtube channel with over 2 million subscribers. Proko will be sharing with you his experience teaching at Watts Atelier of the Arts, tips on time management, and what to do when you get burnt out creatively.

Common Questions

What is "Path to Mastery"?

Path to Mastery is a podcast series where sculptor and NMA program director Johanna Schwaiger interviews professionals of different visual art fields. Each artist will share their art practice, creative stories, and career advice to help inspire you.

Is this podcast available in audio only format?

Yes, this podcast series will soon be available on major podcast platforms.

Will I be expecting any future episodes?

Yes, this is an ongoing event, so new episodes will be added frequently.