“Let me begin by saying that I cannot recommend Daniel New's mentorship highly enough. Working with him weekly has elevated my artwork from mediocre to a level where a professional art career is now a very real possibility.
After just six months of Daniel's guidance, my work was juried into three art festivals (including a major, well-known event) and two group gallery shows, one of which was Lore, a prestigious fantasy art show. In November 2025, I was frustrated after years of trying to improve on my own, struggling to progress beyond "hobby artist" level. By May 2026, my work was hanging in the same gallery show as icons Howard Lyon, Donato Giancola, and Dan Dos Santos!
Daniel won't just tell you to "practice more" (though practice is important, of course!). Instead, he provides inventive, practical techniques to improve the quality of your practice while ensuring you actually enjoy the process and support your mental and emotional health. Not all great artists are great teachers, but Daniel is exceptional in that he's both. He is insightful and he has a gift for explaining concepts and skills I had literally struggled with for years in ways that are clear, engaging, and memorable.
His straightforward, dynamic teaching style is especially helpful for neurodivergent artists. As someone with ADHD, I greatly appreciate how quickly he identifies weak points and offers tailored solutions that keep me engaged while steadily building my skill set. In fact, one of Daniel’s core philosophies is that you can’t just grind to improve, you have to have fun. Realizing this was a massive breakthrough for me; I hadn't enjoyed drawing in years due to "learning burnout," which had caused a severe, long-term art block. With Daniel’s help, I unwound those knots, dramatically upgraded my technical skills, and reignited my passion for making art.”
