{"id":14422,"date":"2023-11-02T13:29:48","date_gmt":"2023-11-02T19:29:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evolveartist.com\/blog\/?p=14422"},"modified":"2023-11-03T09:42:06","modified_gmt":"2023-11-03T15:42:06","slug":"watts-atelier-vs-evolve","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/evolveartist.com\/blog\/watts-atelier-vs-evolve\/","title":{"rendered":"Watts Atelier vs. Evolve Artist &#8211; Which Offers the Best Value? (2023)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Watts Atelier vs. Evolve - which program offers the best value for money?\" data-id=\"14468\" width=\"629\" data-init-width=\"952\" height=\"356\" data-init-height=\"539\" title=\"Watts vs Evolve image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/evolveartist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Watts-vs-Evolve-image.png\" data-width=\"629\" data-height=\"356\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 952 \/ 539;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Watts Atelier vs. Evolve &#8211; we&#8217;re comparing each program, head to head.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">You don\u2019t need an expensive art school or atelier to learn the techniques of the old masters. With proper instructor feedback and critique, you can learn these skills online &#8211; but there are a lot of options out there. To help, we\u2019re comparing the Top Online Art Schools to the Evolve Artist program.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">At Evolve Artist, we\u2019re on a mission to teach aspiring artists to create art without limitation \u2026 even if it\u2019s not with us. We back what we do, but everyone has their own learning style, goals, and budgets.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Today we\u2019re looking at <strong>Watts Atelier vs. Evolve Artist.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">A few disclaimers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">We\u2019ve done our research, but student experience is the most important factor! If we\u2019ve gotten something wrong, <strong>let us know<\/strong> in the comments section or email us at hello@evolveartist.com.<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">We back what we do, but everyone has their own learning style, goals, and budgets. <strong>We genuinely respect any program that helps artists reach their potential. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Always do your own research. <\/strong>In the end, it\u2019s your time and your money. While this post is detailed, it\u2019s not exhaustive and is based on publicly available information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><em>Read our other in-depth comparison here:<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/evolveartist.com\/blog\/new-masters-academy-vs-evolve\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/evolveartist.com\/blog\/new-masters-academy-vs-evolve\/\" style=\"outline: none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New Masters Academy vs. Evolve<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"t-1607198867041\">Comparing Watts Atelier vs. Evolve Artist<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Here is a summary of the main differences when comparing Watts Atelier vs. Evolve Artist.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"\" id=\"t-1695059720827\">Evolve <span style=\"\">Artist<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"\">Foundations program<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"11245\" width=\"121\" data-init-width=\"150\" height=\"63\" data-init-height=\"78\" title=\"evolve-logoartist-black-rgb_150\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/evolveartist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/evolve-logoartist-black-rgb_150.png\" data-width=\"121\" data-height=\"63\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 150 \/ 78;\" ml-d=\"0\" mt-d=\"0\" center-h-d=\"false\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: var(--tve-font-size, 13px);\">Cost (annual)<\/p>\n<p>$2,500<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: var(--tve-font-size, 13px);\">Tuition Type<\/p>\n<p>one-time<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: var(--tve-font-size, 13px);\">Coaching<\/p>\n<p>Included<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: var(--tve-font-size, 13px);\">Peer Support<\/p>\n<p>Included<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: var(--tve-font-size, 13px);\">Master Classes<\/p>\n<p>Included<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: var(--tve-font-size, 13px);\">Materials<\/p>\n<p>Included<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: var(--tve-font-size, 13px);\">Time<\/p>\n<p>~1 year<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"\" id=\"t-1695059720828\">Watt&#8217;s Atelier of the Arts<\/h3>\n<p style=\"\">+ MENTORING &amp; MASTER CLASSES<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"14430\" width=\"101\" data-init-width=\"201\" height=\"126\" data-init-height=\"251\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/evolveartist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Watts-Atelier-Logo.png\" data-width=\"101\" data-height=\"126\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 201 \/ 251;\" ml-d=\"0\" mt-d=\"0\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Cost (annual)<\/p>\n<p>$2,016-$6,576<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: var(--tve-font-size, 13px);\">Tuition Type<\/p>\n<p>MONTHLY Subscription<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: var(--tve-font-size, 13px);\">Coaching<\/p>\n<p>INCLUDED IN $6,576 PLAN&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: var(--tve-font-size, 13px);\">Peer Support<\/p>\n<p>Included<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: var(--tve-font-size, 13px);\">Master Classes<\/p>\n<p>add $588 (annually)<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: var(--tve-font-size, 13px);\">Materials<\/p>\n<p>not included<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: var(--tve-font-size, 13px);\">Time<\/p>\n<p>3 years<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">Evolve and Watts Atelier have a lot in common. <strong>Both provide a full education in the fundamentals of art using traditional methods and techniques.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Evolve offers a more contemporary approach<\/strong> &#8211; teaching traditional painting without the baggage of tradition. We\u2019ve stripped back the unnecessary time-consuming extras. For example, we use a 4-value scale, instead of an 11-value scale.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>For the pricing model &#8211; you&#8217;ll find a&nbsp;<strong>subscription-based service<\/strong> at Watts Atelier vs. Evolve Artist&#8217;s all-inclusive <strong>one-time pricing.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">Both Evolve and Watts Atelier <strong>include assignment critique.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">Instructor mentoring (with weekly and monthly caps), master classes, and materials are<strong>&nbsp;extra at Watts Atelier<\/strong> vs. <strong>Evolve&#8217;s unlimited assignment critiques and 1-1 bookings, with materials included. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">Watts Atelier provides <strong>detailed learning paths<\/strong> in specific focus areas such as still-life, landscape, and sequential art. Evolve&#8217;s core curriculum provides students with in-depth training in oil painting across <strong>portraiture, still-life, and landscape.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">The level of instructor involvement differs between the two programs. At Watts Atelier, students can take courses outside the suggested order, so it is <strong>more self-guided.<\/strong> Compare this to <strong>Evolve\u2019s more hands-on approach<\/strong> where you cannot progress to the next block until the instructor has assessed that you\u2019re ready.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">When comparing cost vs. what the program offers,&nbsp;<strong>Evolve offers the best value for money compared to the Watts Atelier\u2019s online program. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"You'll see a more complex 9-11 value scale at Watts Atelier vs. Evolve Artist's four value scale.\" data-id=\"12042\" width=\"629\" data-init-width=\"1920\" height=\"354\" data-init-height=\"1080\" title=\"Four Value Scale vs 11 Value Scale\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/evolveartist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/8-YT-Values-Slide-Value-Scales.png\" data-width=\"629\" data-height=\"354\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 1920 \/ 1080;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ll see a more complex 9-11 value scale at Watts Atelier vs. Evolve Artist&#8217;s four value scale.<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\" id=\"t-1698862899267\" data-alt-text=\"The Program\">Watts Atelier vs. Evolve Artist: The Program<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">At Evolve Artist, we believe that technical mastery is the necessary foundation for producing art without limitation.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Our <strong>step-by-step oil painting program<\/strong> moves students from beginner to professional-grade art in one year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Our Foundations Program consists of 4 Blocks where we break down the <a href=\"https:\/\/evolveartist.com\/blog\/how-to-make-realistic-paintings-fundamentals\" style=\"outline: none;\">fundamentals<\/a> of art &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/evolveartist.com\/blog\/how-to-paint-values\/\" style=\"outline: none;\">value<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/evolveartist.com\/blog\/how-to-paint-edges-second-fundamental-of-art\/\" style=\"outline: none;\">edge<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/evolveartist.com\/blog\/how-to-see-like-an-artist-third-fundamental\/\" style=\"outline: none;\">perception<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/evolveartist.com\/blog\/how-to-simplify-color-4th-fundamental\/\">color<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The Advanced Program is for those who want to go even deeper and learn advanced techniques and more stylized approaches.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Our lessons and assignments are laid out in easily digested parts. We provide a deep dive into our curriculum on our <a href=\"https:\/\/evolveartist.com\/the-curriculum\/\" style=\"outline: none;\">website<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"We\u2019re transparent about what you receive for your investment, and our curriculum is laid out in detail on our website.\" data-id=\"14299\" width=\"540\" data-init-width=\"540\" height=\"357\" data-init-height=\"357\" title=\"Curriculum\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/evolveartist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Curriculum.gif\" data-width=\"540\" data-height=\"357\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 540 \/ 357;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re transparent about what you receive for your investment, and our curriculum is laid out in detail on our website.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wattsatelier.com\/\" style=\"outline: none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watts Atelier of the Arts<\/a>, you learn <strong>traditional drawing and painting techniques.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The pre-recorded lessons are <strong>very detailed<\/strong>, with each building on the principles of the previous lesson, ranging from fundamental to advanced techniques.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">PDF workbooks and assignments support each lesson. Both programs provide references for assignments. Evolve&#8217;s are created in-house to specifically build on the skills being taught.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">At Evolve, students have a <strong>guided online art school experience.<\/strong> Students move on to the next block once an instructor assesses they are ready.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">At Watts, you can <strong>take courses in any order you&#8217;d like<\/strong>. But Watt&#8217;s does provide a <strong>Learning Path <\/strong>guide focussed on particular areas of specialization. Their website provides a detail write-up of each path.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Learning paths include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li ltr\"\"=\"\">Portrait &amp; Figure Artist<\/li>\n<li ltr\"\"=\"\">Illustrator &amp; Concept Artist<\/li>\n<li ltr\"\"=\"\">Still Life Artist<\/li>\n<li ltr\"\"=\"\">Landscape Artist<\/li>\n<li ltr\"\"=\"\">Comic \/ Sequential Artist<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The Watts Atelier website provides a breakdown of each suggested Learning Path.\" data-id=\"14440\" width=\"600\" data-init-width=\"600\" height=\"325\" data-init-height=\"325\" title=\"WattsLearningPath\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/evolveartist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/WattsLearningPath.gif\" data-width=\"600\" data-height=\"325\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 600 \/ 325;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The Watts Atelier website provides a breakdown of the courses in each suggested Learning Path.<\/p>\n<p ltr\"\"=\"\">At Evolve, the <strong>program builds oil painting skills across portraiture, still-life, and landscape paintings.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"t-1607198867044\" data-alt-text=\"Coaching\">Watts Atelier vs. Evolve Artist: Coaching<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Both Watts Atelier and Evolve provide assignment assessments as part of the program.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Evolve Instructors guide students through each step of their education. Assignments are uploaded to our online Homework Tool and checked twice daily by instructors, so personalized in-depth feedback comes within 12 hours. There is 1-1 mentoring, instructor office hours, live group chats, and homework rooms.<\/p>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Master classes are extra at Watts Atelier vs. Evolve where live classes are regularly held for Evolve students - at no extra cost.\" data-id=\"14443\" width=\"600\" data-init-width=\"600\" height=\"240\" data-init-height=\"240\" title=\"Piperliveclass\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/evolveartist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Piperliveclass.gif\" data-width=\"600\" data-height=\"240\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 600 \/ 240;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Master classes are cost extra at Watts Atelier vs. Evolve where live classes are regularly held for Evolve students &#8211; at no extra cost.<\/p>\n<p>At Watts Atelier, assignments are submitted for review and receive &#8220;a few words&#8221; of critique from the Watts grading team. Mentorship from a Watts instructor is an additional subscription.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\" id=\"t-1698944809650\" data-alt-text=\"Cost\">Watts Atelier vs. Evolve Artist: Cost<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The cost structure when comparing Watts Atelier vs. Evolve Artist is very different.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Evolve Artist has a one-time all-inclusive price for the program. The Foundations Program (Blocks 1-4) &#8211; $249\/month on a 12-month plan, or $2,500 one-time payment, saving $488<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The Advanced Program (Blocks 5-8) is $249\/month on a 12-month plan, or $2,500 one time payment, saving $488<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">When you sign up, you receive all the materials you need (high-quality paint, canvas, brushes, references, etc.) &#8211; with free worldwide shipping.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Evolve Artist supplies its students with all the materials they need to begin their learning journey.\" data-id=\"12985\" width=\"629\" data-init-width=\"2000\" height=\"458\" data-init-height=\"1456\" title=\"Evolve Box\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/evolveartist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/join-box.png\" data-width=\"629\" data-height=\"458\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 2000 \/ 1456;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Evolve Artist supplies its students with all the materials they need to begin their learning journey.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">At Watts Atelier, you access the program through monthly subscriptions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">Draw Access &#8211; $99 a month &#8211; provides access to all drawing courses, includes critiqued assignments.<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">Just Painting &#8211; &nbsp;$119 a month &#8211; provides access to all painting courses, includes critiqued assignments.<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">Full Access &#8211; $199 a month &#8211; for every course offered, includes critiqued assignments.<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">Subscribe to Instructor Mentoring for Full Access and to receive individual coaching from a Watts instructor at $499 a month. This includes 1 critique per week by an instructor and 2&#215;30-minute video coaching sessions per month.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">Individual masterclasses are not included in the program and can be accessed for an additional $49 per month.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Watts Atelier has many subscription plans that offer varying levels of access to the program.\" data-id=\"14442\" width=\"629\" data-init-width=\"737\" height=\"324\" data-init-height=\"379\" title=\"Watts Atelier Subscription\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/evolveartist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-2023-11-02-at-1.35.59\u202fPM-e1698946988227.png\" data-width=\"629\" data-height=\"324\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 737 \/ 379;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Watts Atelier has many subscription plans that offer varying levels of access to the program &#8211; instructor mentoring comes at the highest premium.<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\" id=\"t-1698944809651\" data-alt-text=\"How long does it take?\">Watts Atelier vs. Evolve Artist: How long does it take?<\/h2>\n<p>If you dedicate 7 hours a week to the program, we estimate you can complete Evolve Artist\u2019s Foundation Program in 1 year, and another year for the Advanced Program.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">We know life can get in the way. The <a href=\"https:\/\/evolveartist.com\/what-is-evolve\/#:~:text=How%20long%20will%20it%20take%20to%20see%20results%3F\" style=\"outline: none;\">calculator on our website<\/a> shows you what results you can achieve based on the number of hours you commit per week.<\/p>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The calculator on our website shows what results you can expect for the time you put in.\" data-id=\"13898\" width=\"600\" data-init-width=\"600\" height=\"409\" data-init-height=\"409\" title=\"timescale\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/evolveartist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/timescale.gif\" data-width=\"600\" data-height=\"409\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 600 \/ 409;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The calculator on our website shows what results you can expect for the time you put in.<\/p>\n<p>For Watts Atelier, the program will take 3 years if following a Learning Path, assuming a student can complete a phase in one month.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"t-1607198867046\">Evolve Artist Pros and Cons<\/h2>\n<p style=\"\">Pros<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"\">                    <span><strong>Provides an in-depth education in the fundamentals of art that is accessible for both beginners and experienced artists.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><strong>We don\u2019t charge a premium for mentorship.<\/strong> Lessons, assignments, instructor feedback, 1-1 bookings, office hours, master classes, and more are included in our price.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"\">                    <span><strong>We provide hands-on guided instruction. <\/strong>Because this is a guided program instructors work with you to ensure you are ready to progress to the next block.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"\">                    <span><strong>The program is taught with a consistent and proven curriculum<\/strong>. All instructors have been trained in the same method.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"\">                    <span><strong>One-time fee means you can learn at your pace, <\/strong>without the pressure of making the most of a monthly subscription.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"\">                    <span><strong>Materials are included<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"\">                    <span><strong>Our program is simple. <\/strong>No complicated lengthy Learning Paths and courses to self-navigate.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>potential Cons<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"\">                    <span><strong>If you aren\u2019t interested in oil painting or realism, you may be put off.<\/strong> Our program is designed to help students command the fundamentals &#8211; the necessary foundation for a career in art.&nbsp;<strong>Our students have taken these skills into their careers&nbsp;<\/strong>as professional artists, visual graphics artists, tattoo artists, illustrators, and more.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"\">                    <span><strong>Everyone in the program starts from Foundations Block 1. <\/strong>Some more experienced artists will want to skip ahead. <strong>We\u2019ve seen too many artists try this, and their art has suffered.<\/strong> We know that starting with the fundamentals is essential to mastery in any art form regardless of experience &#8211; just see the before and afters below.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Evolve students have achieved amazing results, as seen above.\" data-id=\"13867\" width=\"629\" data-init-width=\"1200\" height=\"354\" data-init-height=\"675\" title=\"BeforeAfter\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/evolveartist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/BeforeAfter.gif\" data-width=\"629\" data-height=\"354\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 1200 \/ 675;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Beginner to experienced artists achieve amazing results through the Evolve program, as seen above.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"t-1607198867047\">Watts Atelier Pros and Cons<\/h2>\n<p style=\"\">Pros<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"\">                    <span>Watts Atelier offers <strong>in-depth traditional training on the fundamentals&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"\">                    <span>Watts Atelier offers<strong>&nbsp;topic-specific courses <\/strong>and<strong> learning paths that align with career paths.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"\">                    <span><strong>Students can take courses in whatever order they wish<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">,<\/span><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>which means a more experience student can skip to courses in areas they want to focus on &#8211; like anatomy.<strong><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"\">                    <span><strong>Assignment critiques are included in the subscription price. <\/strong>If you don&#8217;t want or need more in-depth Instructor Mentoring, in theory, you could exclude it, or just subscribe for the months you need it.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>potential Cons<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"\">                    <span><strong>You have to pay for add-ons,<\/strong> like instructor mentoring or access to additional master classes.<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"\">                    <span><strong>In-depth mentorship, in particular, is very expensive<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">,<\/span><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>with critique sessions limited to once a week, and 30-minute coaching sessions limited to twice a month.<strong> <\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"\">                    <span><strong>It is not a guided experience.<\/strong> The ability to skip ahead means those who need to know the fundamentals but don&#8217;t know it yet could move ahead before they are ready<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"\">                    <span><strong>Materials are not included<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"t-1698947374710\">How much would it cost to get the Evolve experience at Watts Atelier?<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">If you would like to see if you can get Evolve experience at Watts Atelier &#8211; we\u2019ve done the hard work for you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The estimates below take into account that Evolve <strong>includes<\/strong> unlimited 1-1s and master classes in its one-time fee structure.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">If you want to drop Instructor Mentoring and access the program with a lower level of assignment critique, we\u2019ve outlined the costs below too. However,<strong> t<\/strong><strong>his would not be the same level of in-depth instructor guidance you would receive with Evolve.<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Let\u2019s break this down.<\/p>\n<h4 dir=\"ltr\" id=\"t-1698947374712\">Watts Atelier annual cost including mentorship and master classes.<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">Instructor Mentoring (includes Full Access) $5,988 annually ($499 a month) plus Master Class Access $588 annually ($49 a month) = <strong>$6,576 annually.<\/strong>If following a three-year learning path,<strong>&nbsp;a full education = $19,728.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Materials not included.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 dir=\"ltr\" id=\"t-1698947374713\">Watts Atelier&#8217;s annual cost including master classes only (no instructor mentorship)<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">Full Access, $2,388 annually ($199\/month) plus Master Class Access, $588 annually ($49 a month) = <strong>$2,976 annually.<\/strong>If following a three-year learning path, <strong>a full education = $8,928.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">Just Painting Access, $1,428 ($119\/month) plus Master Class Access, $588 annually ($49 a month) =<strong>&nbsp;$2,016 annually.<\/strong>If following a three-year learning path, <strong>a full education = $6,048.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">Materials not included.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Overall, Evolve offers outstanding value for money for students. If you decide to take the Advanced Program plus the Foundations Program at Evolve (approx. two years of commitment), the cost for a full education would be a <b>one-time fee of $5,000. <span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">This includes instructor feedback, unlimited 1-1s, master classes and more.&nbsp;<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Both the Instructor Mentoring and Full Access plans are more expensive than Evolve\u2019s one-time fee<em> on a year-by-year basis alone.<\/em><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Full Access would not include mentoring, and the Instructor Mentoring plan has limitations that Evolve does not have.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">If you subscribe to Just Painting Access, the cost on an annual basis may be cheaper, but there is significantly less value as there is no additional mentorship available.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">If you consider Watts Atelier&#8217;s subscription model, combined with the estimated three years to complete Watts Atelier&#8217;s Learning Paths, Evolve is by far more affordable.<\/p>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Personalized instructor feedback is provided to all Evolve students, it is not a premium add-on.\" data-id=\"5119\" width=\"550\" data-init-width=\"550\" height=\"465\" data-init-height=\"465\" title=\"an_homework_tool_submission_01\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/evolveartist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/an_homework_tool_submission_01.gif\" data-width=\"550\" data-height=\"465\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 550 \/ 465;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Personalized instructor feedback is provided to all Evolve students, it is not a premium add-on.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"t-1698947374711\">Our final word: Which program is best for you?<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">On cost alone, Evolve provides high quality art education for the best value compared to Watts Atelier due to its all-inclusive, one-time pricing model.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">If you follow either the Watts Atelier or Evolve Program, you will receive a full education in the fundamentals of art.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">If you value traditional, detailed training in the fundamentals, and have the time, resolve, and resources to go through three years of education, you may prefer the Watts Atelier approach.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">However (and of course, we are biased) we believe that Evolve offers the same detailed training in the fundaments of art, in a streamlined and contemporary package, with more hands-on guided support and instructor feedback.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>On cost alone, Evolve provides high quality art education for the best value compared to Watts Atelier due to its all-inclusive, one-time pricing model.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">If you want a taste of what the Evolve program is all about, register for our FREE Masterclass &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/437MdLP\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\" rel=\"noopener\">CLICK HERE<\/a>. Kevin Murphy, Founder of Evolve, will walk you through how you can create realistic art through our proven program.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Happy Painting everyone!&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"\" id=\"t-1698949262004\"><strong>Ready to join Evolve?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Begin your journey to pro-art skills with our proven, hands-on program.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Read our other in-depth comparison here:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/evolveartist.com\/blog\/new-masters-academy-vs-evolve\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\" rel=\"noopener\">New Masters Academy vs. Evolve<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Which program offers the best value for money? 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