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New Masters Academy vs Paintable
Both stand on art learning apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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New Masters Academy combines a large on-demand catalog with reference libraries and live learning options. Streaming-only courses, hardware needs for 3D content, and limited refunds are important considerations.
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The Academy combines structured lessons with live workshops, feedback, and community practice. It requires separate drawing hardware and software, and offers monthly or annual membership pricing.
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| New Masters Academy | Paintable | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Library Plan: $441 a year | Digital Painting Academy — annual: $239 a year |
| Plans published | 2 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | nma.art | paintable.cc |
| On art learning apps | #26 of 27 | #22 of 27 |
New Masters Academy: what it does well
- More than 2,500 hours of on-demand courses
- Library+ adds image, 3D, and art-book references
- Live plans include classes and weekly group coaching
- Written and video critiques are available
- Plans include learning tracks and digital campus access
What to know first
- No free plan; subscriptions start at $49/mo
- Course videos are streaming-only
- 3D library needs desktop hardware and at least 6 GB memory
- Subscriptions do not provide degrees or college credit
Paintable: what it does well
- Includes 400+ step-by-step video lessons.
- Monthly workshops have recordings to revisit.
- Members can get peer and mentor feedback.
- Provides downloadable brushes, references, and exercises.
- Offers a 7-day free trial.
What to know first
- Requires a drawing tablet and digital painting software.
- Monthly membership costs 35.00 USD after the trial.
- The annual plan is billed as a single payment.
- The 30-day guarantee requires lesson completion and full effort on exercises.
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