Academy Everywhere
Painting | Drawing | Sculpture
Student Testimonials
“It allows me to take a high quality class that has helped me to improve as an artist remotely. I don’t live in New York and though I would love the opportunity to study in person, I would never be able to do so. Online classes make what was previously impossible possible, I’m very grateful for the opportunity. ”
“I loved Zane York's still life class. I took it twice. Part of me always wished I'd gone for an MFA, but thats not something thats accessible to me. I feel like I get an opportunity to take a really challenging masters level course that I could not get anywhere else. It was honestly the most wonderful thing. I learned so much from him. I can't wait to take his course again. ”
“Often continuing ed. classes are thin of content and lacking in teacher concern but these classes were rich in both. I'm already looking at your March offerings, trying to figure out how I can make time for another class.”
Fran
“Your teachers are absolutely fantastic. I've taken lots of online courses, but never felt as much of a connection to my teachers as with NYAA.”
“Living far away from NYC I never thought I'd be able to take a course at NYAA - the online modality offered made it possible! ”
“I have taken several online classes and workshops over the past 2 years from a variety of artists and schools. I have found your format and instructors to be top notch. I am a high school art instructor…and working artist. I have personally grown as an artist and have shared what I have learned with my students. ”
Gayle
“You provide varied options which are both traditional and on trend. These are delivered by instructors who have each been uniquely expressive and passionate about their art, have been able to walk the line between structure and expectation and encouragement of personal artistic growth. Some classes brought in diverse and fascinating influences which widened the focus of the class and in so doing you were in an atmosphere of total inspiration! ”
“It allows me to take a high quality class that has helped me to improve as an artist remotely. I don’t live in New York and though I would love the opportunity to study in person, I would never be able to do so. Online classes make what was previously impossible possible, I’m very grateful for the opportunity. ”
“I loved Zane York's still life class. I took it twice. Part of me always wished I'd gone for an MFA, but thats not something thats accessible to me. I feel like I get an opportunity to take a really challenging masters level course that I could not get anywhere else. It was honestly the most wonderful thing. I learned so much from him. I can't wait to take his course again. ”
“Often continuing ed. classes are thin of content and lacking in teacher concern but these classes were rich in both. I'm already looking at your March offerings, trying to figure out how I can make time for another class.”
Fran
“Your teachers are absolutely fantastic. I've taken lots of online courses, but never felt as much of a connection to my teachers as with NYAA.”
“Living far away from NYC I never thought I'd be able to take a course at NYAA - the online modality offered made it possible! ”
“I have taken several online classes and workshops over the past 2 years from a variety of artists and schools. I have found your format and instructors to be top notch. I am a high school art instructor…and working artist. I have personally grown as an artist and have shared what I have learned with my students. ”
Gayle
“You provide varied options which are both traditional and on trend. These are delivered by instructors who have each been uniquely expressive and passionate about their art, have been able to walk the line between structure and expectation and encouragement of personal artistic growth. Some classes brought in diverse and fascinating influences which widened the focus of the class and in so doing you were in an atmosphere of total inspiration! ”
“It allows me to take a high quality class that has helped me to improve as an artist remotely. I don’t live in New York and though I would love the opportunity to study in person, I would never be able to do so. Online classes make what was previously impossible possible, I’m very grateful for the opportunity. ”
NEW CLASS! Online: Wither and Die: The Painted Flower
Zane York | Summer I | Tuesdays: May 13 - Jun 17
Learn a traditional alla prima technique for painting flower studies in oil.
This course will present a multifaceted exploration of flowers, channeling the ferver and curiosity of the late 16th and 17th century artists and luminaires. Each week students will focus on a different flower, utilizing oil paint to create studies based on the Dutch Golden age alla prima techniques (a period formative to both botanical illustration and the genre of floral painting). Each bloom will be presented in terms of basic biology and history. A structural understanding of the forms will be discussed before attention turns to a "paint along" style demonstration. Accompanying the demonstration will be supplemental information on the flower such as historical painted examples, and various other supplements (writings, poems, stories, notes from a horticulturist, etc). Each painting will function as a stand-alone study, but all paintings will be painted under a consistent light source so the studies can theoretically be "assembled" into a full bouquet. Ultimately these skills and techniques are central to the traditional painting practice, as is the notion of the flower's intrinsic symbolism: that of a delicate and beautiful creation that will ultimately wither and die.
NEW CLASS! In-Person: Capturing Light and Surface with Oil Paint
Laura Romaine | Summer I | Mondays: May 12 - Jun 16
Understanding light is the key to bringing your oil paintings to life.
Discover simple strategies and methods to create a successful still life painting from direct observation. We will start with thinking about light and then develop methods for rendering the sultry surfaces of various objects. If you can paint a successful still life, you can master any object or surface this world has to offer! This class is about developing technique while not sacrificing expression. We will look at examples from history and contemporary artists to draw inspiration from. Explore various styles while sharpening your technical abilities.
All Courses
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The Foundations Program
Course6-week foundational studies. Work with an advisor to tailor a course load that works best with your schedule, skill level, and interests.
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The Intensive Program
Course12-week immersive studies. Work with an advisor to tailor a course load that works best for your schedule, skill level, and interests.
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Online: Academic Portrait Drawing: Concept and Perception - Summer II 2025
CourseDates: Jun 21 - Aug 2 (Saturdays, 2 - 5 pm) A comprehensive course that covers the foundations of Portrait Drawing.
$430
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Online: Figure Drawing Fundamentals: Long Pose - Summer I 2025
CourseDates: May 13 - Jun 24 (Tuesdays, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm) Sharpen your skills and bring your figure drawings to life in this dynamic course.
$330
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Online: Wither and Die: The Painted Flower - Summer I 2025
CourseDates: May 13 - Jun 17 (Tuesdays, 6:30 - 9:30 pm) A multifaceted exploration of flower painting using the alla prima technique in oils.
$290
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Online: Color and Identity: A Guide to Painting People of Color - Summer I 2025
CourseDates: May 12 - Jun 16 (Mondays, 6:30 - 9:30 pm) Capture the essence of diverse skin tones by using just three colors in this dynamic course.
$290
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