A look inside Joshua Jacobo's Classical Head Drawing session at NMA, where our Foundations students return to the origins of head construction. Working from historical canons and grid-based templates, they design character heads and learn to derive any view by rotation, not

Announcing the 2026 NMA Student Art Calendar. Featuring work by Guilherme P. (top finalist), Anna M., Christine C., Issa D., Jean-Remi O., Joe A., Nalin S., Nathalie B.P., Nick O., Prakash K.C., Sara G., and Tatiana K. Calendar revenue is shared with the artists.

Another look at the student work that shaped 2025. Featuring pieces by Jorge, Daisy, Eva, and Tom. Built through steady practice, fundamentals, and patience. Proud of the focus and discipline these students brought to their work this year.

January artist for the 2026 NMA Calendar: Nalin Swaroop, Wonder (oil on A4 paper). Selected from over 70 submissions, her work reflects a commitment to foundational skill, patience, and real study. A strong start to a calendar built around human-made art and craft.

Student + TA spotlight: Dylan Pym. Vancouver-based figure artist, longest-standing member of our Interactive Feedback Team, 2025 Jackson’s Art Prize longlist, debut NMA Inked artist, and current resident at New Masters Village. A great example of steady growth built on

Student Don credits NMA instructor Glenn Vilppu as his biggest influence for helping him connect ideas that had been floating around for years. Strong foundations turn confusion into clarity.

Mastering 2026 is a year-long commitment to real progress. Set a clear art goal. Build habits. We are also offering a limited Mastering 2026 Scholarship for artists ready to document a full year of focused study. Apply Jan 19 to Feb 1 Learn more: blog.nma.art/news/mastering…

Recent watercolor by NMA student Carolina. Showing confident handling of a difficult medium! This is a good reminder that watercolor rewards fundamentals and steady practice.

NMA student Kaneki on his experience with NMA: Structured. Eye opening. Sometimes all you need is a clear framework to finally understand what you are doing and why.

Portrait work by Master Mentorship student Gordan K. From his ongoing studies in the Master Mentorship program at NMA.

Creativity needs structure. 10 Learning Tracks. Professional instructors. 3 critique Tokens included Presidents’ Day Sale 40% off annual plans through Feb 20, 2026 nma.ar

Recent portrait work from NMA instructor Chris Legaspi. Expert in drawing and painting, with commissions for Warner Bros., Marvel, and Netflix. Portraiture demands real foundations. Structure. Value. Control. At NMA, mastery starts there.

This Saturday, March 7 Join sculpting instructor Judy Fox for a live Q&A on the NMA YouTube channel. Submit your questions ahead of time and hear Judy answer them live. See you there.

Theo shares a few hidden gem classes he discovered while studying at New Masters Academy. Sometimes the lessons you didn’t plan to take end up changing the way you approach your art. Explore the full course library: nma.art

Landscape painting by NMA student Matt, part of our 4-Year Program. Strong landscapes come from careful observation of light, atmosphere, and composition. Work like this is built step by step through focused study and consistent practice. 🎨

Join us live on YouTube for a Q&A with creature design master Terryl Whitlatch March 20, at 11:00 AM PT Submit your questions: form.jotform.com/260615720219149 Also coming up: The Magic of Horses — Terryl Whitlatch Retreat May 17–23 at New Masters Village newmastersvillage.com

“Echolocation” by 4-Year student Michelle Gates has won the 2026 Restore the Wild Natural History Illustration Award. Congratulations to Michelle on this outstanding achievement.

Self portrait by Mastering 2026 Scholar Aliciane.

“Gob Ross” by NMA student Sahiro A fun one. Loose, playful, but clearly backed by real study.

NMA student Tatiana K.’s master study of Cupid and Psyche (oil on 18x28 linen) Studying the masters isn’t about copying. It’s about learning how great work is built, one decision at a time.