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    What I learned at New York Art Studio was not just art skills but how to think creatively and take creative risks.

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    Live Online Art Classes

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    Learn From Anywhere in Real Time

    Our live online art classes allow students to study from anywhere in the world while receiving the same high-quality instruction offered in our in-person art classes in NYC. Online students participate in real-time classes with direct instructor feedback, structured lessons, and portfolio-focused guidance.
    These classes are ideal for students seeking U.S.-based art instruction remotely, including international students who want access to professional art education and portfolio preparation in the USA without relocating.

    Learn Diverse Mediums & Techniques

    Personalized & Targeted Feedback

    Students receive one-on-one guidance and customized critiques designed to support art portfolio preparation for school admissions, creative development, and long-term artistic growth. Through close instructor interaction, students refine technical skills, develop a clear personal style, and strengthen their portfolios to meet art school admissions criteria as well as professional and industry standards across art and design disciplines.

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    Flexible
    Scheduling

    We offer weekday, evening, and weekend sessions, making it easy to balance our art portfolio preparation classes, art classes for beginners, and programs for teens, adults, and international students with school or work. Private lessons are also available for flexible scheduling and focused, one-on-one instruction.

    Ready to begin? Talk with one of our advisors to find the right online live art class for your goals—whether you’re a high school student outside NYC, a graduate-level applicant, or an adult balancing a busy schedule.

    Contact us today to get started.

    Online Portfolio Classes

    These classes are designed for students building a competitive art portfolio for art high school portfolio prep, college portfolio prep, graduate school portfolio prep, or professional creative opportunities through a structured art portfolio preparation program.

    What you’ll get

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    • Live online instruction as part of our structured art portfolio preparation classes.
    • Real-time demonstrations, critiques, and guided portfolio development, supporting strong technical skills and creative growth.
    • Portfolio guidance aligned with art college and graduate school admissions standards, as well as expectations of art and design schools in the US and internationally.

    Who this is for

    Students participating in online portfolio preparation class guided by NYC art instructors

    • High-school students preparing art portfolio prep for college admissions.
    • College students developing professional-level work through portfolio building classes.
    • Artists refining skills for MFA portfolio preparation.
    • Students seeking the best art portfolio program in NYC remotely.

     These courses are ideal for skill-building without the pressure of formal portfolio submission and are well suited for art classes for kids, art classes for adults, and creative enrichment. 

    Online Regular
    (Non-Portfolio)
    Art Classes

    What you’ll get

    Students learning drawing and painting in live online art class environment

    • Live instruction across drawing classes, painting classes, and digital art classes.
    • Instructor feedback during interactive video sessions.
    • Flexible projects across multiple media, including digital art courses and foundational studio work.

    Ideal for

    Instructor providing one on one guidance during online art class session

    • Adults balancing work or other commitments who want to take art classes NYC online with flexible scheduling.
    • Teens and youth are looking for beginner-friendly art classes, creative enrichment, and skill development.
    • Anyone with a passion for art who wants guided, live instruction online and the freedom to learn from anywhere.

    For those who want to explore art, develop skills, or work on projects without building a formal admission-style portfolio.

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    Art Classes

    Talk to our advisor and see what course format would work best for you, whether you are:

    To register for our Live Online Art Class Option, visit our Course Registration page and select the course of your choice. Simply check the “Hybrid” or “Online” option as your Class Type Option

    Student Work

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    Where Personalized Guidance Meets Proven Result

    At NY Art Studio, every student receives 1:1, major-specific instruction designed to reveal their authentic artistic voice"

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    Where Personalized Guidance Meets Proven Result

    At NY Art Studio, every student receives 1:1, major-specific instruction designed to reveal their authentic artistic voice"

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    Where Personalized Guidance Meets Proven Result

    At NY Art Studio, every student receives 1:1, major-specific instruction designed to reveal their authentic artistic voice"

    Frequently Asked
    Questions (FAQs)

    What types of classes are available online?

    You can take any of our programs online, including:

    • College Portfolio Prep
    • Art High School Prep
    • Graduate / MFA Portfolio Prep
    • Adult & Teen Art Courses
    • Private Lessons
    How are online classes run?

    All online classes are taught live in real time using professional video platforms. Instruction follows the same structure and teaching standards as our in-person art classes in NYC, ensuring high-quality learning and direct instructor interaction for students joining from anywhere in the world.

    What materials will I need for online classes?

    A customized supply list is provided based on your focus, whether you are enrolled in digital art classes, drawing classes, or painting classes.

    Who are online portfolio classes for?

    Our online classes are ideal for:

    • High school students applying to top art & design schools
    • AP/IB Art students preparing final submissions
    • College students or graduates building professional portfolios
    • Artists refining their skills and exploring new media
    How do I register?

    Visit the Course Registration page and select “Online” or “Hybrid” to enroll in our art portfolio preparation classes in NYC, available through live online instruction.