Channel: New Masters Academy

Category: Education

Description: Welcome to the Path to Mastery Podcast, brought to you by New Masters Academy! nma.art/courses/path-to-mastery In this podcast, sculptor and NMA program director Johanna Schwaiger will interview professional artists from around the world to find out how they gained their artistic mastery. Along the way, we will learn how to navigate various art industries, what habits can help or hinder our progress, and how to manage life as a working artist. 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 will help guide you on your own Path to Mastery. Episodes 1 - 3 are now streaming with any NMA subscription: nma.art/courses/path-to-mastery Episode 1: Iain McCaig Iain McCaig is a remarkable artist, writer, and filmmaker best known for his work on the Star Wars film series. 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. You will also take a sneak peek at his current and future projects. Episode 2: Miles Yoshida Miles Yoshida is an outstanding draftsman and sculptor from Long Beach, CA. Miles will be sharing with you his use of ink for crosshatching, his creative routine, and the story behind his famous hand portraits. You will learn how his sculpting and drawing careers influence one another. Miles will also speak about his main inspirations from the past, such as Michelangelo, Albrecht Durer, Leonardo Da Vinci, Katsushika Hokusai, Tsuguharu Foujita, and many more. Episode 3: Maudie Brady Maudie Brady is an Australian figurative and visual effects sculptor. A few of her famous film projects include The Hobbit, Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker, and The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance. Maudie will be sharing with you her inspiration, creative process, training, and teaching experience at the Florence Academy of Art. You will also learn about the importance of scale and poses, as well as the influences from the Old Masters in Maudie's sculptures. Path to Mastery will soon be available in an audio-only version on major podcast platforms, but NMA subscribers get the first look, and exclusive video content, which features the high-definition interview video recording, interviewee artwork, and other important visual references. Watch now: nma.art/courses/path-to-mastery