THE best online art school out there (and I tried ...

THE best online art school out there (and I tried them all - Vilppu, New Masters, schoolism, local art academy) - I saw THE fastest progress with Watts online for fraction of the price of other places. I know first-hand how frustrating it is to try drawing something amazing - only being confronted with a crude ugly drawing that does not reflect any of the magnificent vision you had in your head.

I had joined Watts online about 8 months ago. Before that I tried few online programs and then took few semesters of very expensive figure drawing classes at a local art academy. The progress was extremely slow and my charcoal drawings had that "don't quit your day job" kind of pathetic look. With Watts I saw amazingly fast progress. Their online course is really well structured and takes you from one stage to another in clear logical manner.

I love it that the school focuses on traditional media (charcoal & oil) with constructive approach, it is perfect to building up your skills to draw from imagination and creating fantasy illustrations. However they are totally not fanatical about traditional-only approach like some Italian sightsize ateliers. For thumbnails / value studies / color comps teachers encourage the use of digital.

The price point for Watts monthly membership is extremely reasonable especially since all your submissions receive feedback. They also offer more livestreaming classes that have 20 mins of weekly personalized video feedback recorded just for you.

I love learning at Watts. Their teachers art is nothing short of amazing, and they are very adept at explaining how to (eventually, with time and hard work) you can reach that level of mastery. Google the artwork of Jeffrey Watts, Eric Gist, Meadow Gist and see for yourself. Watts community and dedicated forums feel very supportive and offer encourement even if you are super raw beginner. When I see artwork of people who had been studied with Watts for 4+ years I feel so inspired, the level of mastery students achieve with Watts is amazing.

I feel very lucky I had found Watts Atelier school and would had given them 10 stars out of 5 if I could. Try their online program for 1 month and if you do it every day I guarantee you will see so much progress your jaw will drop.