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Totally trustworthy!
Totally trustworthy & reliably at the forefront! Leading the way for us all to keep up with the changes in the landscape of illustration & Storytelling, he is unique & impressive. I find myself recommending him & his trainings to other online educators as well as those I "meet" on the hundreds of art related FB groups, at least twice weekly. Anyway I will never leave his group or become disinterested in anything Tony provides, because it is always incredibly valuable & interesting. To say I am a lifelong Fan is an understatement!
Jade C.
My tech game has leveled up!
Tony's got this sixth sense about what's buzzing in the tech world. I've snapped up most of his recommendations on new and exciting topics, and let's just say, my tech game has leveled up significantly!
Erik A.
It's hard for me NOT to invest
It's hard for me NOT to invest in Tony's courses. He teaches the creative things I want to learn about and the different software that helps us create. He does the hours of testing so that we don't have to, and makes learning fun and interesting. Sometimes in live teaching, things don't go perfectly. He shows that, too. He's shown me that even if I can't do art in the traditional way, I can still do it. Thank you!
Leslie C.
An authentic approach
I first found Tony Laidig when looking for Public Domain material about ten years ago and discovered his expertise in other areas such as book publishing and design. His authentic approach and ability to demonstrate real-life scenarios make his courses stand out and his dedication to answering every question and providing thorough explanations sets him apart.
Trish F.
Profoundly knowledgeable, skilled, and caring
Throughout my academic journey, I have encountered numerous educators, but Tony Laidig has left a significant impression on me. He is profoundly knowledgeable, skilled, and caring, showcasing exceptional proficiency in a wide range of subjects. Tony's mastery of the content, coupled with his ability to make complex ideas accessible and interesting, is extraordinary. He creates a learning environment where students are continually challenged, inspired, and motivated.
Tom S.
I've purchased more courses from [EMA] than every other course, combined!
Tony Laidig is one of the best teachers I've had the privilege of hearing. He has an easy-going style that is relatable to everyone and the content that he teaches is done thoroughly and completely. One problem that I've had with other instructors and tutorials is that they have a prewritten and practiced script so that the presentation goes exactly perfectly, however, that doesn't happen in real life. That is where Tony really shines in my opinion. He will do demonstrations of techniques that are completely unrehearsed. In that type of approach, errors occur and mistakes are made, just like they do in real life. He will then guide you through how to fix those when they happen. I've purchased more courses from Tony than every other course, combined!
Lonn H.
Very thorough and interesting
I am a professional illustrator and designer since 1962. I follow and buy Tony Laidig's courses because they are excellent. He provides both the reason and method to complete tasks. Tony is very thorough and interesting, always finding new things to teach about. He scrutinizes all kinds of software programs and reveals the top ones. He is one of the outstanding teachers, storytellers, and creative people worth following.
Susanne S.
When I need real knowledge, I choose...
Tony Laidig is one of the few people that has taught me the things I needed to know without charging huge prices and showed me in detail what works and what does not. When I need real knowledge, I choose Tony Laidig! He is always evolving and keeping up with what the current trends are and that is information that I need.
Christopher D.
The REAL DEAL!
Tony is a prolific course creator and he ALWAYS overdelivers! I've been taking courses from him for over a DOZEN years and own 150+ of his courses! Tony and his wife, Kristen are the REAL DEAL! They're honest, with high standards, and BOTH are excellent teachers. They do not just TELL you how to create, they SHOW you every step along the way. I wholeheartedly recommend Tony and Kristen's classes to ANYONE!
Val P.
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2026 The MasterClass Modules: The Infinite Public Domain
Unlock the hidden goldmine of the Infinite Public Domain.
Character Turnaround Vault
Over 300 Professional Character Turnarounds ready to use, adapt, and make your own.
2026 The MasterClass Modules: Character Animation
Create consistent AI characters and polished animated stories!
50 Micro-App Ideas & Demo
Turn your knowledge into a sellable micro-app!
2026 Public Domain Maker Lab
Find public domain content, use AI to modernize it, and create digital & physical products people want to buy.
2026 The MasterClass Modules: AI Audio Generation Basics
Get a strong foundation for generating high-quality audio and music with AI!
2026 The MasterClass Modules: AI Video Generation Basics
Get a strong foundation for generating high-quality videos with AI!
2026 Public Domain Education Lab
Find public domain educational content, use AI to modernize it, and create educational products people want to buy.
2026 The MasterClass Modules: AI Image Generation Basics
Get a strong foundation for generating high-quality images with AI!
2026 The MasterClass Modules: AI Text Generation Basics
Get a strong foundation for generating text-based projects with AI!
2026 The MasterClass Modules: AI Basics Overview
Get a stronger foundation for everything else you learn about AI!
2026 Image Prompting Mastery
Discover what actually works in Midjourney, GPT Image, Grok, and Nano Banana.
Hi! We're Tony & Kristen Laidig and we built Expert Media Academy for creative entrepreneurs just like you!
Tony Laidig, widely recognized as The Public Domain Expert, has been at the forefront of AI art and writing since 2018, backed by 18+ years in graphic design and over 600 book covers to his credit, including several NYT bestsellers. With more than 2,000 course modules taught on publishing, design, and creative entrepreneurship, Tony is a master educator in both the public domain and AI innovation.
Kristen Joy Laidig, a serial entrepreneur with a BFA in Glassblowing, built the internationally known brand The Book Ninja®, and is a Certified Play Expert, Master Retailer, and Advanced Crystal Master.
Together, we co-lead Expert Media Academy while living and teaching from the road in our RV with our two feline travel buddies.
Our Academy's courses blend deep expertise, creative exploration, and a spirit of adventure to help you grow personally and professionally!
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