Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:12:05 -0400 https://www.nma.art/ en-us © 2026 New Masters Academy yes 6e3acdfc-feb0-57c8-9251-53b001d8e3a3 New Masters Academy episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) visual arts, drawing, painting, sculpting, fine art, digital art, entertainment arts, art education, art school, artist interviews, New Masters Academy New Masters Academy https://storage.buzzsprout.com/odqu9j1i44d4av6leq0ev8bha0ti?.jpg https://www.nma.art/ Ben Fenske Interview In episode four, Johanna Schwaiger will be interviewing Ben Fenske, an exceptional oil painter in the spirit of the 19th and 20th-century impressionists. Ben will be sharing with you his creative routine and his inspiration from the Russian Impressionists. You will learn about his opinion on composition, lighting, and his preferrable painting materials. Lastly, Ben will give you an overview of his upcoming course here at NMA.

]]> In episode four, Johanna Schwaiger will be interviewing Ben Fenske, an exceptional oil painter in the spirit of the 19th and 20th-century impressionists. Ben will be sharing with you his creative routine and his inspiration from the Russian Impressionists. You will learn about his opinion on composition, lighting, and his preferrable painting materials. Lastly, Ben will give you an overview of his upcoming course here at NMA.

]]> New Masters Academy Buzzsprout-9079597 Tue, 24 Aug 2021 08:00:00 -0700 3461 landscape painting, oil painting, fine art, en plein air 1 4 full false Maudie Brady Interview In episode three, Johanna Schwaiger will be interviewing Maudie Brady, 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.

]]> In episode three, Johanna Schwaiger will be interviewing Maudie Brady, 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.

]]> New Masters Academy Buzzsprout-8688091 Fri, 11 Jun 2021 15:00:00 -0700 3168 sculpting, sculpture, clay 1 3 full false Miles Yoshida Interview In episode two, Johanna Schwaiger will be interviewing Miles Yoshida, 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.

]]> In episode two, Johanna Schwaiger will be interviewing Miles Yoshida, 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.

]]> New Masters Academy Buzzsprout-8688081 Fri, 11 Jun 2021 15:00:00 -0700 3446 crosshatching, drawing, pen and ink, brush and ink, inking 1 2 full false Iain McCaig Interview In episode one, sculptor Johanna Schwaiger will be interviewing Iain McCaig, 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. 

]]> In episode one, sculptor Johanna Schwaiger will be interviewing Iain McCaig, 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. 

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