About us

An atelier for artists of the future.

Atelier Nova is a reimagined studio for artists, dreamers, and digital pioneers. Rooted in the time-honored principles of the classical atelier, it bridges traditional fine art training with the tools and ideas of a new creative era.


We’re not here to follow trends—we’re here to shape them. Whether you work in charcoal or code, oils or AI, this is where your artistic identity meets the future of expression.

Join our constellation of creators. The next renaissance belongs to those who master both discipline and imagination.

Our Program

CRAFT 1.0 Foundations of Seeing

Learn to see like a true artist.
Master the essentials of fine art through classical training in drawing, composition, and materials.
Focus: Observational drawing, value and form, design principles, and material fluency.

BRAND 2.0 – Identity & Influence

Shape your visual voice and artistic identity.
Uncover the deeper story behind your work using archetypes, symbolism, and brand-building tools.
Focus: Branding for artists, archetypal frameworks, personal narrative, and visual storytelling.

CREATION 3.0 – Tools for the Future

Bring your practice into the digital age.
Harness technology to expand your creative reach—from NFTs to AI-assisted art and beyond.
Focus: Digital tools, web3 workflows, creative entrepreneurship, and next-gen visual expression.
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Meet Us

Emily Carrig

Artist & Founder

Emily Carrig is a fine artist and creative entrepreneur whose work bridges classical technique with future-forward expression. With an MFA from the New York Academy of Art and an administrative background in education and leading New York galleries, her journey blends academic training with art history and digital possibility.

Beyond the canvas, her fascination with innovation and the decentralized creator economy led me to explore blockchain, NFTs, and the future of artistic independence. Through True Stars, she helps fellow creatives build their own legacies, breaking free from the constraints of traditional industries.

Marilyn Traeger

Artist, Educator, and Lifelong Creative

Marilyn Traeger’s artistic journey began at home, inspired by the creative spirit of her father, Samuel Traeger, and the steady presence of her mother, Buddy Wolfson Traeger, who instilled in her a love for gratitude, curiosity, and quiet self-entertainment. Their influence continues to shape her creative path today.

What began as incessant childhood sketching grew into a lifelong exploration of media—from lithography and oils to photography, mixed media, and digital art through Photoshop. Her work has been exhibited in Miami’s vibrant art scene, including AI, NWSA, Art South, the Gallery of Light, and GQ Gallery, and has been featured in various publications.

Yet Marilyn’s greatest creative legacy may be her 37-year career with Miami-Dade County Public Schools, where she joyfully PLORKED—played and worked—with thousands of young artists. She has received numerous honors, including the NBCT designation and several prestigious awards from FAEA and DAEA, recognizing her contributions to art education and her ability to inspire students and colleagues alike.

Now, Marilyn is diving into new chapters—artistic, literary, philanthropic, entrepreneurial, and tech-forward—while also enjoying leisurely lunches, open-ended creative time, and, as she puts it, “the freedom to visit the facilities whenever nature calls.”
WHAT THEY THINk

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“ArtSchool provides an individualized education for each of its students, which provides both objective and subjective instruction and encouragement. Our teachers are passionate about art, and they are committed to helping each of their students develop as artists.”

Sam Jones

“The one-on-one attention provided by our instructors helps each student develop their unique artistic strengths and minimize their weaknesses. This helps each student progress much faster, which results in a higher-quality final product.”

John Davis

“Our teachers are knowledgeable in both the technical aspects of their field and the artistic applications, which helps the students learn how to better apply their knowledge in their work. This provides them with a greater range of creative options and opportunities to express themselves, which helps them become more confident artists.”

Mary Red

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To offer top quality training and digital certifications, we believe it’s key
to partner with the best in industry across business and education sectors.

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Who we are

Our mission is to empower a new generation of visionary artists by blending classical fine art training with innovative digital practices—nurturing creators who honor tradition, embrace technology, and craft work that resonates across time.

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