I was blown away by the amount that was given to us during the summit in terms of content, gifts and community. It is an honor to be part of such a special group and I am grateful I got to attend.

The Mastery Program completely changed my life as an artist, but honestly I couldn’t really picture myself continuing this journey all alone afterward. Through the Mastery Program I made so many wonderful artist friends, and now through SOPA I’ve made even more connections with artists who genuinely want to keep growing, learning, encouraging each other, and moving forward in their art careers together. This recent summit especially helped me realize I don’t have to try to do everything all at once. I came home with pages of notes and ideas, but also more clarity about what I actually want to focus on this quarter and what steps make the most sense for me right now. Having a community of artists who openly share their struggles, ideas, encouragement, and opportunities has meant so much to me. It makes this whole art journey feel a lot less lonely.

I am in my second year of SOPA, and I find that it is so crucial to my identity as an artist to be part of an artist community. There is so much value in the support provided by the team and its members. Even though I am in Australia, I have so many opportunities to attend the online events. I am looking forward to being part of the SOPA Summit next year!

I set myself a deadline to graduate from the Mastery Program so I could join SOPA in time to go to the summit. That fulfilled goal has impacted me tremendously as an artist. Not only have I acquired priceless strategies for my business, but I have also gained friendship and support of many inspiring, driven professional artists whom I look up to. SOPA is like an amazing well of knowledge, experiences and opportunities. If you’re serious about your art business, I would strongly recommend to become part of SOPA.

I started the Mastery Program 2 years ago without any experience painting besides watercolors. I graduated l8 months later. Having gained so much knowledge and skills but without any experience, I was afraid to go into the world alone and sell my art without any mentor or coaches so I joined SOPA. It has been truly amazing. I have learned even more about the art business and gain the confidence to apply and participate in many juried art fairs and national art shows like RED DOT MIami. I gained a gallery representation and have sell many of my original paintings and prints. But what I most treasure is our community, the support, and the friendships thst I have formed with othe SOPA members.

I have only been in the program for 2 weeks and I have already learned so many things and have improved. So happy I signed up

This was a dream come true for me, always wanting to go to art school from the time I was in high school, many moons ago! 🤣 I had learned basic painting and drawing abilities on my own, but after taking the Mastery Program my skills have far exceeded what I ever dreamed! Milan Art’s methods, inspiration and vision of artist changing the world and giving us the tools to do so instead of accepting the starving artist restrictions was earth shattering! I will never be the same and feel like I have been launched into a new season of my destiny as an artist. I can’t thank you enough!!

This whole experience has been life altering for me. I am a 71 yr old who has only painted for 18 yrs in oil impression. Right now, I am quite far behind schedule, just starting Part 2 of 4 Parts after almost a full year. I am also a sole care-giver for a loved one with PD dementia. That takes up most of my day. However, the hours I do get into my studio are essential to my mental well-being, as well as boosting my morale, and empowering me as an artist. I prayed that God would give me a sign to let me know if I should spend the money on the Mastery Program offered by Milan Institute. One day, while searching through my files for something, I literally came across a 6 month old check from a bank for an overpayment on a credit card for the exact amount I needed for the Mastery Program. It was beyond anything I could have expected, but a very clear answer from God that I should take the course. For an Impressionistic landscape painter to learn so many new skills, methods, and techniques from such a spirited group of young coaches, this has given me a whole new approach to my work. While I may not be able to make a full-time living selling my art once I graduate, like some of the younger students, I know I will have experienced much that I never learned in other lessons, books, and a multitude of workshops over the years. These classes are very detailed and informative, with critiques and affirmative input from coaches every single day. By the time I have completed the Program, I know I will have added portraits and abstracted realism to my repertoire. These new skills and new friends will give me much more to offer the World as an artist in this exciting era in art.

So much thought has gone into the whole process of becoming/being an artist. From the mindset and assumptions that may be holding you back to positive actions to master your materials, explore techniques, work your process and know your voice. There is all the business information too. Invaluable! The course seems to attract kind and caring people all rooting and helping each other and it’s great watching others grow and develop into amazing artists before your very eyes. As well as seeing how far you can get too in a relatively short amount of time. It’s a great and unique experience that I hope to be a part of for a long time to come.

I joined the Mastery Program after 10 years of being a professional artist. I had been self-taught, using information from YouTube artists and my own experiences and connections locally. However, I knew there were things I didn't know that I didn't know ;) Right from the beginning, this program has been incredibly useful. My art now has a foundation of skill and I am much more confident in the materials I use. I have moved away from using only one of my own photo references for my paintings and instead create references using a digital collage of my photos, and even then I go "off script". I receive generous and positive feedback for my work, especially in my use of colour. The Mastery Program has helped me see colour in a different way to bring my artwork to life. The teaching is thorough, well documented, and enjoyable. I am very grateful for this experience and for all that the Milan family and their staff continue to provide.

The Milan Art Mastery Program taught me how to paint with oils in a way that I had never known before. This has added depth and dimension to my paintings. By introducing me to a wide range of mediums they helped me discover the style in which I like to paint. It’s uncanny and synchronistic how Eli will randomly address whatever is getting in the way of believing in yourself and your art. It’s as if she’s in your head.

The Milan Mastery program gave me lots of new knowledge in many different techniques and with several materials. Combining mixed media with oil paint is something I'm fascinated by and like. I feel like I can paint whatever I want now.