New Masters Academy

Sculptor and NMA founder Joshua Jacobo presents groundbreaking research on the ancient Kanon of Polykleitos: the first system of artistic proportions in Western history.

19 hours ago | [YT] | 10

New Masters Academy

Watching lessons but not seeing real progress? In this second episode of our student-led series, New Masters Academy Student Ambassador of Craft Julie Miette shares how intentional study habits like mindful note-taking and self-reflection transformed the way she learns. If you're ready to bring more structure and purpose to your practice, start today at NMA.art

1 week ago | [YT] | 13

New Masters Academy

Finding it hard to stay consistent with your art studies? In this episode, NMA Student Ambassador of Craft Julie Miette shares hard-won insights on habit-building, mindset, and self-directed learning.

This video is part of a new NMA series hosted by students, for students. Julie Miette shares her journey through the Drawing Foundations module and offers practical advice for staying connected to your craft.

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 23

New Masters Academy

In this special drawing demo, Glenn Vilppu demonstrates a sculptural approach to drawing the figure using a custom-modified eraser. He emphasizes construction, gesture, and atmosphere—moving beyond surface copying and into volumetric form.


Draw with Glenn Vilppu and Aaron Blaise - Outdoors! www.newmastersvillage.com/
And join Glenn for his weekly Friday draw-alongs, available to all active NMA students: www.nma.art/v3/

4 weeks ago | [YT] | 41

New Masters Academy

Join Aaron Blaise, Glenn Vilppu, and Joshua Jacobo for the official reveal of New Masters Village—a working artist village in the high desert of Colorado.



This is more than an announcement. It’s the launch of a new chapter in the New Renaissance.

www.newmastersvillage.com/

1 month ago | [YT] | 5

New Masters Academy

Great color rests on solid value. Steve Huston narrows the tonal window, then gently shifts temperature and chroma to model the figure without breaking unity. Small moves create big impact, proving that restraint keeps a design readable while letting the painting breathe.

2 months ago | [YT] | 22

New Masters Academy

Glenn Vilppu’s Drawing Manual has trained tens of thousands of artists—from studio legends to first-time sketchers. With this new release you can choose the classic, lay-flat hardcover or the brand-new digital edition—so you can study gesture, construction, and anatomy wherever you draw.

Get your copy today: store.nma.art/products/vilppu-drawing-manual?varia…

2 months ago | [YT] | 31

New Masters Academy

Color steps aside so value can lead. In this second preview, Steve Huston sculpts the figure with a gentle neutral palette, grouping broad masses, tuning edges, and letting brush rhythm bring the pose to life. Training in grayscale sharpens your read of form and light—skills that support every color decision down the road. This is an early glimpse of Steve’s upcoming Complete Figure Painting Course, where rapid drills like this roll into monochrome studies, full-palette demos, and long poses.

2 months ago | [YT] | 20

New Masters Academy

A painting’s first heartbeat happens in the sketchbook. Watch Steve Huston drop a single mid-tone wash, place sure-footed darks and lights, then spark the study with quick color notes—all before the thought cools. The demo shows how a simple gouache setup lets you test composition, lighting, and mood in minutes, so larger canvases start with clarity instead of guesswork.
This is an early glimpse of Steve’s upcoming Complete Figure Painting Course, where rapid drills like this roll into monochrome studies, full-palette demos, and long poses.

2 months ago | [YT] | 27

New Masters Academy

In this exclusive spotlight interview, legendary Disney animator Ron Husband shares personal stories, his approach to quick sketching, and why discipline matters more than talent.

3 months ago | [YT] | 13