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Introduction to Landscape Drawing
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Introduction to Landscape Drawing

In this crash course, veteran New Masters Academy instructor Steve Huston will overview the principles of landscape drawing.

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Figure Narrative: From Gesture to Story
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Figure Narrative: From Gesture to Story

Join NMA instructor Iliya Mirochnik for an 8-week Live Class that takes you from the first thumbnails to a refined narrative illustration. You will learn to design a clear narrative read through the human figure using time-tested illustration methods.

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Exploring Light in Portrait Drawing April 2023
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Exploring Light in Portrait Drawing April 2023

In this interactive Live Class, instructor Michael Siegel will dive into the world of portrait drawing and lighting concepts. Each week, you’ll tackle a new lighting scenario and learn how it affects the structure and characteristics of your drawing.

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Drawing Foundations IV
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NMA – Drawing Foundations IV

The fourth installment of the Drawing Foundations Course, under Bill Perkins’s guidance, delves into the principles of values and the concepts of major and minor keys.

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Drawing Foundations III
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NMA – Drawing Foundations III

Drawing Foundation III, led by instructors John Asaro and Bill Perkins, focuses on the basics of rhythm and gesture in figure drawing. Bill Perkins will enhance your understanding of forms and contours, teaching you to incorporate rhythm into figure drawings.

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Drawing Foundations II
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NMA – Drawing Foundations II

In this course, the late Mark Westermoe will provide you with a structural framework for drawing the cast. You’ll start by learning how to create a lay-in drawing to outline forms.

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Sketchbook Journey: Analyzing the Masters with Catherine Bobkoski
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Sketchbook Journey: Analyzing the Masters with Catherine Bobkoski

Join renowned NMA instructor Catherine Bobkoski for an enriching 10-week live class. Each week, you’ll delve into different artistic elements, from shape and value analysis to rendering techniques and color studies.

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Gouache Explorations LiveClass Feature
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Gouache Explorations Live Class – Renae Wang

Embark on a colorful journey through the medium of gouache with an 8-week Live Class led by NMA instructor Renae Wang. This comprehensive class offers a deep dive into the techniques and applications of gouache, a versatile and vibrant paint medium that has captivated artists for centuries.

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Anatomy Master Class with Joshua Jacobo
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Anatomy Master Class with Joshua Jacobo

Join Joshua Jacobo for a 10-week interactive Live Class, where he will guide you through the creation of anatomy reference plates. You will be diving deep into the construction of each major area of the human body as it relates to figure drawing. You will learn to simplify complex forms from any angle.

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Drawing from Memory and Imagination Live Class - October 2023
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NMA – Drawing from Memory and Imagination Live Class – October 2023

Join our 8-week Live Class on Drawing from Memory and Imagination with NMA’s Iliya Mirochnik. Dive into the essentials of drawing from the mind, from observational techniques to color dynamics.

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Drapery: The Russian Approach
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NMA – Drapery: The Russian Approach

In this part of the Russian Drawing Program, join Iliya Mirochnik as he breaks down the complexity of drapery into 6 basic folds.

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NMA - Visual Storytelling
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NMA – Visual Storytelling

In this course, legendary Disney art director Bill Perkins will teach you the skillsets needed to create strong visual storytelling for film and animation.

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Figure Drawing for Fantasy Art
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NMA – Figure Drawing for Fantasy Art

In this 12-week course, renowned fantasy artist Patrick Jones will guide you through the essentials of fantasy figure drawing and its crucial role in his painting process.

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The Spirit of the Pose
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NMA – The Spirit of the Pose

Join master figurative draftsperson Karl Gnass as he teaches you how to draw the figure in a direct and compelling way.

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Drawing Foundations I
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Drawing Foundations I

Drawing Foundation I is designed to empower new students with a structured approach to learning how to draw.

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Walk and Run Cycles in Animation
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Walk and Run Cycles in Animation

In this 5-week course, instructors Michael Cedeno and Kathleen Quaife-Hodge will take you through a super informative journey on how to animate walk and run cycles. Kathleen will introduce you to the treadmill walk and the basic progressive walk.

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How to Design Creatures
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How to Design Creatures

Have you ever wanted to design creatures from imagination for your art?

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Introduction to Animal Anatomy
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Introduction to Animal Anatomy

In this 8-week course, you will join the draftsperson and painter Joe Weatherly for a beginner-friendly series on animal anatomy.

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Watercolor Painting from Observation
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Watercolor Painting from Observation

In this lesson, you will learn about the materials and basics of watercolor painting to get started.

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Watch Any Course on New Masters Academy
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Watch Any Course on New Masters Academy

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.

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