Online Mentorship

"Thank you a million times over for all that I learned from you today... It is like you opened a door that I just couldn't figure out how to open."
- Linda H.  Beaufort, SC

"Having your feedback is really helping me. I feel like i am turning a corner and starting to see with that new, improved set of eyes" 

-Kathy W. Shreveport, LA

 

Take your painting to the next level, paint loosely, and with more realism! Working from life, you’ll learn the building blocks of realistic, representational painting: value, color, and brushwork. Whether you’re a beginner or an artist looking to build your skills, my aim is to help you reach your goals, with a combination of pre-set assignments, one-on-one support, and inspiration.

Teaching is such a rewarding experience for me. I love watching students develop their skills and their unique artistic eye - and this mentorship program gives me the opportunity to work with artists who can't attend my in-person workshops. I'm been incredibly proud of my online students' growth and progress!

What sets my mentorship program apart from others is the one-on-one interaction. Our work together is very individualized. Though there is no time commitment to participate - enrollment is on a monthly basis - over the long term, I have seen real progress in the artists I mentor. I am also deeply invested in mentoring art instructors of all types.

The focus of my online curriculum is oil painting. I'm also a big believer in sketchbooks, and recommend a "drawing-a-day" habit to all my students. Just 15-20 minutes a day will make a huge difference in your painting!

 
 With painting, I like to start simple - in black and white. Black and white is one of my favorite ways to paint - and it helps so much with the most indispensable fundamental of all representational art: the mastery of value relationships. Color won't be far behind - most of my work is about color, after all - and my approach involves lots of mixing practice and working with limited palettes to deepen your familiarity with every paint color you choose to use.

We will exchange images and critiques via email, a shared Pinterest page, and a (voluntary) Facebook group page only for my online students - as well as live video chat sessions and demos.

Tuition is $225 per month. See my FAQ page for more details! 
 

Here's a link to a great blog post by one of my students, about her online mentorship experience.