{"id":14650,"date":"2023-11-17T09:46:42","date_gmt":"2023-11-17T15:46:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evolveartist.com\/blog\/?p=14650"},"modified":"2023-11-17T09:46:43","modified_gmt":"2023-11-17T15:46:43","slug":"milan-art-institute-vs-evolve","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/evolveartist.com\/blog\/milan-art-institute-vs-evolve\/","title":{"rendered":"Milan Art Institute vs. Evolve Artist &#8211; Which Program Delivers Pro-Art Skills? (2023)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"We're comparing Milan Art Institute vs. Evolve Artist - which online art school is best for you?\" data-id=\"14700\" width=\"629\" data-init-width=\"1030\" height=\"370\" data-init-height=\"605\" title=\"MAI vs Evolve pic\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/evolveartist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/MAI-vs-Evolve-pic.jpg\" data-width=\"629\" data-height=\"370\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 1030 \/ 605;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;re comparing Milan Art Institute vs. Evolve Artist &#8211; which online art school is best for you?<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">If you dream of becoming a professional artist and are looking for an online art school that can help make that dream come true, you&#8217;ll have heard of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.milanartinstitute.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Milan Art Institute<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/evolveartist.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Evolve Artist<\/strong><\/a><strong>.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Which one of these online art schools can equip you with the <strong>fundamental skills<\/strong> you need to become a <strong>pro artist<\/strong>? How much will it <strong>cost<\/strong>? And what kind of <strong>support<\/strong> can you expect to receive for the tuition?&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">We&#8217;ve done the hard work for you!<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Today, we\u2019re looking at<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>Milan Art Institute vs. Evolve Artist. We&#8217;ve done a <strong>deep dive&nbsp;<\/strong>comparing<strong>&nbsp;Milan&#8217;s Mastery Program <\/strong>and<strong> Evolve Artist&#8217;s Foundation Program.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/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.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>We back what we do<\/strong>, but everyone has their own learning style, goals, and budgets. That&#8217;s why we&#8217;re comparing top online art schools to what we offer here at Evolve.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color: var(--tcb-color-12); font-weight: var(--g-regular-weight,normal);\">A few disclaimers:<\/span><\/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 start@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\">New Masters Academy vs. Evolve<\/a>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/evolveartist.com\/blog\/watts-atelier-vs-evolve\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\" rel=\"noopener\">Watts Atelier vs. Evolve<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"t-1607198867041\">Comparing Milan Art Institute vs. Evolve Artist<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Here is a summary of the main differences between Milan Art Institute vs. Evolve Artist.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"\" id=\"t-1695059720827\">Evolve&nbsp;<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, 7hrs \/ week<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"\" id=\"t-1695059720828\">Milan Art Insitute<\/h3>\n<p style=\"\">MAstery Program + MENTORING&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"14655\" width=\"89\" data-init-width=\"225\" height=\"89\" data-init-height=\"225\" title=\"Milan Art Institute logo\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/evolveartist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Milan-Art-Institute-logo.jpeg\" data-width=\"89\" data-height=\"89\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 225 \/ 225;\" ml-d=\"0\" mt-d=\"0\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Cost (annual)<\/p>\n<p>$2,040<\/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>$99-$499 monthly plan<\/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>via mentoring plan<\/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>1 year, 20hrs \/ week<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">Both Milan Art Institute\u2019s Mastery Program and Evolve Artist offer <strong>c<\/strong><strong>omprehensive programs for artists to develop pro-level art skills <\/strong>to become professional artists. But each program has a <strong>different approach<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Fundamentals<\/strong> &#8211; Evolve\u2019s Foundation Program is focused on getting students to pro-level art skills by <strong>mastering the fundamentals of art<\/strong>, and <strong>does not skip to artistic expression<\/strong> until after this has been established (in the Advanced Program). Concepts of artistic expression are introduced <strong>earlier<\/strong> in Milan Art Institute&#8217;s Mastery Program.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Mediums<\/strong> &#8211; Milan Art Institute\u2019s Mastery Program includes a <strong>wider range<\/strong> of mediums, including mixed media. While Evolve Artist is focused on <strong>oil painting.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Business development&nbsp;<\/strong>&#8211; Milan Art Institute&#8217;s Mastery Program includes lessons on building your business as a professional artist. Evolve does not include this as a part of the Foundations Program, but does have a <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3R2EbRj\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\" rel=\"noopener\">separate course<\/a> for artists wanting to take their first steps in selling their art.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Time&nbsp;<\/strong>&#8211; Milan Art Institute\u2019s Mastery Program is a <strong>greater time commitment<\/strong> than Evolve Artist\u2019s Foundation Program. <strong>20 hours a week<\/strong> for 1 year at Milan Art Institute vs. Evolve\u2019s <strong>7 hours a week <\/strong>for 1 year.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color: var(--tcb-color-12); font-weight: var(--g-regular-weight,normal);\"><strong>Cost &amp; Coaching&nbsp;<\/strong>&#8211; Both programs offer a <\/span><span style=\"color: var(--tcb-color-12);\"><strong>one-time price<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--tcb-color-12); font-weight: var(--g-regular-weight,normal);\"> for the curriculum. Milan Art Institute charges a <\/span><span style=\"color: var(--tcb-color-12);\"><strong>monthly subscription<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--tcb-color-12); font-weight: var(--g-regular-weight,normal);\"> for the benefit of <\/span><span style=\"color: var(--tcb-color-12);\"><strong>coaching<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--tcb-color-12); font-weight: var(--g-regular-weight,normal);\">. Evolve\u2019s pricing model is <\/span><span style=\"color: var(--tcb-color-12);\"><strong>all-inclusive<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--tcb-color-12); font-weight: var(--g-regular-weight,normal);\">, which means 1-1s, instructor critique, and masterclasses are all included in the cost of the course.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Our view&nbsp;<\/strong>&#8211; Milan Art Institute provides a very intensive program at a competitive price, however, students are largely<strong> left to self-navigate<\/strong> the program (beyond peer support) unless they subscribe to a costly monthly mentoring plan. <strong>Without instructor support, results can vary.<\/strong>With Evolve Artist, you get a <strong>guided all-inclusive experience<\/strong>, which includes <strong>all<\/strong> the support and critique you need to get pro-level results.&nbsp;<\/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 dir=\"ltr\" id=\"t-1698862899267\" data-alt-text=\"The Program\">Milan Art Institute 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 <strong>one year<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The 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;&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/evolveartist.com\/blog\/how-to-paint-values\/\">value<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/evolveartist.com\/blog\/how-to-paint-edges-second-fundamental-of-art\/\">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>. 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\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=eRC6yXhWavQ&amp;t=18s\" style=\"outline: none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kevin Murphy<\/a>, Professional Artist, Portraitist, and Evolve Founder, lays out each lesson and assignment 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 <a href=\"https:\/\/evolveartist.com\/the-curriculum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Founded by professional artists Elli and John Milan, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.milanartinstitute.com\/\" style=\"outline: none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Milan Art Institute Mastery Program<\/a> teaches students to paint, draw, develop their unique artistic style, and build their businesses.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The Mastery Program is divided into four parts.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">Part 1 &#8211; Drawing &amp; Oil Painting<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">Part 2 &#8211; Mixed Media, Personal Aesthetic &amp; Voice<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">Part 3 &#8211; Portfolio Creation &amp; Branding<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">Part 4 &#8211; Marketing, Galleries &amp; Launching Your Career<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The Mastery Program syllabus is outlined on the Milan Art Institute\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/masteryprogram.com\/waitlist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">website<\/a>, week by week.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The Milan Art Institute website details each part with a weekly syllabus.\" data-id=\"14678\" width=\"629\" data-init-width=\"1237\" height=\"433\" data-init-height=\"851\" title=\"Milan Art Institute Syllabus\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/evolveartist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Screen-Shot-2023-09-13-at-3.14.41-PM.png\" data-width=\"629\" data-height=\"433\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 1237 \/ 851;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The Milan Art Institute website details each part with a weekly syllabus.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Evolve&#8217;s Foundation Program builds <strong>oil painting&nbsp;<\/strong>skills across portraiture, still-life, and landscape paintings &#8211; the <strong>main focus<\/strong> of the program is on the mastery of the&nbsp;<strong>fundamentals of art<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><em>before <\/em>creative expression.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color: var(--tcb-color-12); font-weight: var(--g-regular-weight,normal);\">Business development is not part of the Foundation Program, but Evolve does offer a <\/span><span style=\"color: var(--tcb-color-12);\"><strong>course<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--tcb-color-12); font-weight: var(--g-regular-weight,normal);\"> &#8211;&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3R2EbRj\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"font-weight: var(--g-regular-weight,normal); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); outline: none;\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Make Your First $1k in Art<\/a><span style=\"color: var(--tcb-color-12); font-weight: var(--g-regular-weight,normal);\"> &#8211; that outlines an <\/span><span style=\"color: var(--tcb-color-12);\"><strong>achievable<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--tcb-color-12); font-weight: var(--g-regular-weight,normal);\">&nbsp;strategy to start your career in art.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">At Evolve, Live Classes and Master Classes are all <strong>included<\/strong> in the program.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">At Milan Art Institute, you can access extra classes via it&#8217;s mentorship subscription or through subscribing to another service called, \u201cThe Art Club\u201d.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\" id=\"t-1700079071063\" data-alt-text=\"Coaching\">Milan Art Institute vs. Evolve Artist: Coaching<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Evolve&#8217;s Foundation Program is <strong>all inclusive<\/strong>, and that includes <strong>coaching<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Evolve Instructors guide students through each step of their education.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Assignments are uploaded to our online Homework Tool and checked twice daily by instructors, so <strong>personalized in-depth feedback<\/strong> comes within 24 hours.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">There is 1-1 mentoring, instructor office hours, live group chats, masterclasses, support groups, 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 style=\"\">Master classes require an extra subscription at Milan Art Institute vs. Evolve where live classes are regularly held for students &#8211; at no extra cost.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"color: var(--tcb-color-12); font-weight: var(--g-regular-weight,normal);\">At Milan Art Institute, dedicated professional critique, 1-1 support, group live classes, and master classes can only be accessed with a&nbsp;<\/span><strong style=\"color: var(--tcb-color-12);\">monthly subscription.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The subscriptions are <strong>tiered.<\/strong> The lower level offers access to group mentorship with professional artists, while higher tiers provide access to dedicated mentors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Students aren\u2019t coached through the course and can progress at their own pace.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Both Evolve and Milan Art Institute offer active and <strong>vibrant online communities <\/strong>for their students.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Milan Art Institute has developed their own social learning app called &#8220;Art Social.\u201d Students can post their work and assignments for feedback. Milan mentors are on the platform and can choose to comment.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Evolve offers the same experience using Facebook.<\/p>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Art Social is Milan Art Institute's dedicated social media app where students can receive peer feedback and online community.\" data-id=\"14708\" width=\"600\" data-init-width=\"600\" height=\"419\" data-init-height=\"419\" title=\"ArtSocial\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/evolveartist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ArtSocial.gif\" data-width=\"600\" data-height=\"419\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 600 \/ 419;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Art Social is Milan Art Institute&#8217;s dedicated social media app where students can receive peer feedback and online community.<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\" id=\"t-1700079071064\" data-alt-text=\"Cost\">Milan Art Institute vs. Evolve Artist: Cost<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Evolve&#8217;s Foundations Program (Blocks 1-4) is $249\/month on a 12-month plan, or a&nbsp;<strong>$2,500 one-time payment,<\/strong> saving $488.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The Advanced Program (Blocks 5-8) is the same, $249\/month on a 12-month plan, or a&nbsp;<strong>$2,500 one-time payment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Evolve Artist&#8217;s pricing is <strong>all-inclusive<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">When you sign up, you receive <strong>all the materials <\/strong>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\">And again, all instructor critiques, 1-1 meetings, study groups, live classes and master classes are <strong>included<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">There are <strong>no extra complicated subscriptions<\/strong>. Just everything you need to get pro-art skills fast in an all-inclusive program.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Milan Art Institute\u2019s Mastery Program costs 12 monthly payments of <strong>$200<\/strong>, or an <strong>annual payment of $2040<\/strong> (saving $360).<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">To receive support (beyond peer support), students must <strong>subscribe<\/strong> to a membership plan.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">These memberships come with access to live group classes, master classes and the \u201cArt Club.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">There are <strong>three tiers<\/strong> of mentoring plans.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">Student Mentoring PLUS, <strong>$99 a month <\/strong>&#8211; group mentoring with professional artists, and unlimited live group classes, and membership to the Art Club.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">Student Mentoring PRO <strong>$199 a month<\/strong> &#8211; the above plus access to a dedicated mentor, and access to the Art Club Pro course library.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">Student Mentoring PRO (With Elli and Dimitra) <strong>$499 a month<\/strong> &#8211; the above plus exclusive mentoring from Elli or Dimitra Milan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">If you opt for the more expensive Pro membership, you can message your mentor as often as you\u2019d like but <strong>video calls are limited to once a month.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Student mentoring is available with an additional monthly subscription - which comes at a premium. \" data-id=\"14677\" width=\"629\" data-init-width=\"1130\" height=\"491\" data-init-height=\"882\" title=\"MilanArtInstituteMentorship\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/evolveartist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/MilanArtInstituteMentorship.png\" data-width=\"629\" data-height=\"491\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 1130 \/ 882;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Student mentoring is available with an additional monthly subscription &#8211; which comes at a premium.<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\" id=\"t-1700079071065\" data-alt-text=\"How long does it take?\">Milan Art Institute vs. Evolve Artist: How long does it take?<\/h2>\n<p>We&#8217;ve streamlined our program so our students can get pro-art skills fast. If you dedicate only&nbsp;<strong>7 hours a week<\/strong> to the program, we estimate you can complete Evolve Artist\u2019s Foundation Program in <strong>1 year<\/strong>, and another year for the Advanced Program.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">At Milan Art Institute, the Mastery Program is a <strong>1 year program<\/strong> (52 weeks of content plus 1 week of orientation) based on &nbsp;<strong>20 hours a week<\/strong>. While breaks are built into the syllabus, at 20 hours a week, this is an intensive program.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Both Evolve and Milan Art Institute don\u2019t have set timelines, so you take the program at <strong>your own pace<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/evolveartist.com\/what-is-evolve\/#:~:text=How%20long%20will%20it%20take%20to%20see%20results%3F\" style=\"outline: none;\">calculator on Evolve&#8217;s website<\/a> shows you what results you can achieve based on the number of hours you can commit per week.<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<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.&nbsp;<\/strong>Evolve instructors work with you to ensure you are ready to progress to the next block. That means you are getting full value from the program, and getting the results.&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 overlapping tier subscriptions 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.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Your transformation can look like this starting with the Free 3 Things Mini Course\" data-id=\"12399\" width=\"629\" data-init-width=\"1920\" height=\"354\" data-init-height=\"1080\" title=\"Daniel Before and After 3 Things Mini Course Evolve Artist\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/evolveartist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Daniel-Before-and-After.png\" data-width=\"629\" data-height=\"354\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 1920 \/ 1080;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Evolve&#8217;s Daniel Folta transformed his art using the Evolve Artist method.<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\" id=\"t-1700079071066\">Milan Art Institute Pros and Cons<\/h2>\n<p style=\"\">Pros<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"\">                    <span>The program covers a <strong>range of art techniques<\/strong>, <strong>mediums<\/strong>, and includes sections on <strong>artistic<\/strong> <strong>expression<\/strong>, and <strong>portfolio creation<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"\">                    <span>If you\u2019re committed to <strong>building a business as an artist<\/strong>, there are sections on how to sell your art, marketing, and business development.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"\">                    <span><strong>If you don&#8217;t value coaching,&nbsp;<\/strong>you can exclude it from the cost or just subscribe for the months you need it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"\">                    <span><strong>One-time fee means you can learn at your pace, <\/strong>without the pressure of getting through the course within a specific timeframe.<strong> <\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><strong>You get a lot of content for the price point&nbsp;<\/strong>&#8211; though without any coaching included.<\/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>                    <span><strong>M<\/strong><strong>entorship comes at a premium,&nbsp;<\/strong>especially if you want a dedicated mentor for a few months in a row.<strong> <\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li>                    <span><strong>Dedicated 1-1 feedback is particularly expensive,&nbsp;<\/strong>and comes with limits (e.g. one video call a month).<\/span><\/li>\n<li>                    <span>Given the intensiveness of the program, <strong>without support<\/strong> students can progress through the course faster than they should, <strong>impacting the quality of their work.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"\">                    <span>If you aren&#8217;t yet sure you want to sell your art or build a business,<strong> you&#8217;re paying for content you don&#8217;t need.<\/strong><\/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 Milan Art Institute?<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">One of the biggest differences between Evolve Artist and Milan\u2019s Mastery Program is <strong>access to dedicated 1-1 support<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">To get the Evolve Artist experience at the Milan Art Institute, <strong>you\u2019d need to subscribe<\/strong> to a Mentoring Pro plan, and even then there is a limit to how often you can video call your mentor (once a month).<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">If you take more than one year to complete the Mastery Program, you would only need to subscribe to your mentorship plan after your first year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">The Mastery Program $2,040 (one-time fee) + Mentorship Plus $2,388 ($199 a month) = <strong>$4,428 in a year.<\/strong>For subsequent years, you&#8217;d pay for Mentorship PRO only.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you want a <strong>lower tier of support,<\/strong> you could opt for the Mentoring Plus plan, but this is <strong>further away<\/strong> from the level of support you\u2019d receive with Evolve Artist.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">The Mastery Program $2,040 (one-time fee) + Mentorship Pro $2,188 ($99 a month) = <strong>$3,228 in a year.<\/strong>For subsequent years, you&#8217;d pay for Mentorship Plus only.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">In theory, you can subscribe for mentoring only on the months you need it, but it would still be costly and reoccurring.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Materials are not included in the program cost at Milan<\/strong>. They can be purchased separately through the Milan Art Institute store.<\/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 dir=\"ltr\">Which program you choose is down to which one you believe can <strong>prepare you best<\/strong> for a career as a professional artist.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">At Evolve, we believe that <a href=\"https:\/\/evolveartist.com\/blog\/find-a-fundamental-education-in-art\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>mastering the fundamentals of art<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<strong>is a pre-requisite for creative expression and career in art.<\/strong> Skipping ahead to artistic expression will result in inconsistent work. It\u2019s like trying to write poetry without first learning the alphabet. Art is the same. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=j7Mrm0MUye8\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>It&#8217;s a language<\/strong><\/a><strong>.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>To reach mastery, coaching is essential.&nbsp;<\/strong>This is why it&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/evolveartist.com\/blog\/3-reasons-learn-how-to-paint-on-youtube\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\" rel=\"noopener\">so hard to learn how to paint on YouTube<\/a> or other platforms where there is a lot of free content. You don&#8217;t know what you don&#8217;t know, and a skilled instructor can give you the objective critique you need to get unstuck and unlock your skills.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>If you agree,<\/strong> then Evolve&#8217;s all-inclusive guided experience represents the <strong>best program and value for money<\/strong>. We give our students&nbsp;<strong style=\"color: var(--tcb-color-12);\">everything they need <\/strong><span style=\"color: var(--tcb-color-12); font-weight: var(--g-regular-weight,normal);\">to get pro-level art skills fast.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><strong>All our students&nbsp;<\/strong>get access to dedicated coaching and critique, masterclasses and online community to set them up for success.<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><strong>All our students receive the high quality materials<\/strong>, so they are equipped with the tools they need.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><strong>We focus on mastering the fundamentals of art<\/strong> so our students have the skills they need to make their <strong>artistic visions<\/strong> become a <strong>reality<\/strong>. We don&#8217;t skip ahead to expressions prematurely.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Of course, we&#8217;re biased. Milan Art Institute&#8217;s Mastery Program just follows a different philosophy.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">If you are committed to a career as a professional artist, feel confident in your skills, and want to explore different mediums, the Mastery Program could be for you. Though we believe without additional coaching (which is costly), your results would suffer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you want a taste of what the Evolve is all about, register for our <strong>FREE Masterclass <\/strong>&#8211; <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/437MdLP\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\" rel=\"noopener\">CLICK HERE<\/a>. <\/strong>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;<a href=\"https:\/\/evolveartist.com\/blog\/watts-atelier-vs-evolve\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/evolveartist.com\/blog\/watts-atelier-vs-evolve\/\" style=\"outline: none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watts Atelier vs. Evolve<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We&#8217;re comparing Milan Art Institute vs. Evolve Artist! 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