Master Mentorship

Your Fast Track to Artistic Excellence

One-on-one coaching from world-class artists to accelerate your growth, refine your portfolio, and push your skills to the next level.

✅ Twice a month personalized mentorship
✅ Custom study plans & direct feedback
✅ Industry-leading mentors

🎨 Ready to commit to mastery? Enroll Here

About the Program

The Master Mentorship Program is a premium one-on-one coaching experience for artists who are serious about growth.

Whether you’re an aspiring professional looking for expert guidance, an art student seeking a competitive edge, or a working artist refining your craft, this program provides the structure, accountability, and feedback you need to reach the next level.

This is for you if:

✔ You’re ready for direct, honest critique from industry pros.
✔ You want structured learning instead of self-guided study.
✔ You want portfolio guidance to stand out in your industry.
✔ You believe in mentorship as the key to mastery.

This isn’t a casual art class—it’s serious, structured training designed to push you beyond your limits and develop your skills with expert guidance.

Student art by Julie Miette

How It Works – Simple & Clear

Step 1: Enroll & Get Matched

Fill out a short intake form about your goals, experience level, and preferred focus. We’ll carefully pair you with a mentor who aligns with your needs

Step 2: Start Your Journey

Your mentor will review your portfolio (or help you build one from scratch) and create a tailored roadmap based on your strengths, weaknesses, and artistic goals.

Step 3: Two Sessions a Month

Meet with your mentor twice a month via Google Meet for 30-minute sessions featuring in-depth feedback, critiques, and targeted exercises.

Step 4: Continuous Improvement

Between sessions, apply your mentor’s guidance through structured assignments. Every six months, you’ll receive a 1-hour in-depth portfolio review to assess progress and set new goals.

Meet Your Mentors

  • Bill Perkins

    During the last 35 years Bill has worked in the animation and film industry on over 42 films, including hits such as Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Iron Giant, and more.

  • Self Portrait by Iliya

    Iliya Mirochnik (NEW!)

    Iliya merges his classical Russian training from the Repin Academy with modern entertainment art. A first-place winner in the American Portrait Society’s International Portrait Competition, he now offers approachable, high-level guidance to help you grow.

  • Catherine Bobkoski

    Fine Artist specializing in still life and figurative artwork. Her expertise on the fundamentals and how to apply them to more advanced work will help artists of any level.

  • Marian Littlejohn

    Marian Littlejohn is an award-winning artist, educator and an active member of the NMA community.

  • Kiley Ames

    Kiley Ames lives and works in Los Angeles and Oakland, CA. She is a fine artist specializing in portraiture and is trained deeply in the fundamentals.

  • Diego Lucia

    Diego Lucia is a highly skilled and experienced drawing teacher specializing in training artists and animators for the entertainment industry.

  • “Before I found NMA, I struggled with making progress in my skills, and lacked the knowledge to study art effectively.”

    Evynne

  • “The feedback and direction provided by Coaches are [an] indispensable part of my learning process.”

    Gordon Knezic

Spring Special

Master Mentorship Program Enrollment

$169/month (+ $100 sign-up fee)

Invest in your artistic future. Here’s what’s included:

✅ 1-on-1 coaching sessions (~30-minutes each) - Twice a month
✅ Personalized study plan & curated learning resources
✅ Direct feedback from industry pros
✅ Portfolio guidance & career insights
✅ Student access to NMA’s Digital Campus

Mastery isn’t about talent—it’s about commitment, discipline, and expert guidance.

🎨 Ready to transform your skills?

Cancel anytime. Limited spots available due to mentor capacity.

Student art by Volha

Membership FAQs

  • No! If you’re a beginner, your mentor will help you build one from scratch. If you already have a portfolio, your mentor will refine it with you.

  • Mentorship pairings are carefully assigned based on skill level, artistic goals, and mentor availability to ensure the best fit.

  • All mentorship sessions are conducted virtually via Google Meet, so you can learn from anywhere.

  • Additional mentorship opportunities may be available. Reach out for details.

  • No, NMA enrollment is not required, but mentorship pairs well with our structured courses and Digital Campus resources.

  • The Master Mentorship Program is a personalized, one-on-one coaching experience designed to help artists refine their skills, develop their portfolios, and gain industry insights. Your mentor will assess your current abilities and goals, providing structured guidance through direct feedback, customized assignments, and portfolio reviews. Sessions take place online twice a month, allowing you to learn from anywhere in the world.

  • Our mentors are working professionals, experienced educators, and master artists with decades of experience in fine art, animation, illustration, and entertainment design. They provide direct, structured feedback to help students grow in both technical skill and artistic vision.
    Meet the NMA Mentors— Click Here

  • Before your first session, gather any artwork you’d like reviewed, along with notes on your artistic goals. If you have specific challenges or areas you want to focus on, sharing those in advance can help your mentor tailor their feedback to your needs.

    • Come prepared with questions and recent work.

    • Apply feedback between sessions.

    • Take notes and track progress.

    • Stay open to critique and experimentation.

    • Communicate any specific goals or struggles with your mentor.

  • If you feel your mentorship experience isn’t the right fit, you can request a reassignment. While we strive to match students with the best mentor from the start, availability and scheduling may limit reassignments.

  • Mentors provide direct, constructive critiques tailored to your skill level. Feedback may include technical corrections, artistic direction, portfolio refinement, and industry insights. Sessions are designed to push you toward clear, measurable growth in your work.