$950.00
Description
Program Overview
Unlock your artistic potential with personalized 1-on-1 mentoring designed to elevate your skills and confidence, within 3 classical art inspired phases.
My mentoring program focuses on guiding emerging and aspiring artists through essential drawing fundamentals, empowering you to master watercolor techniques, and teaching how to effectively market and sell your work. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your craft, this program will provide the tools you need to succeed.
Program Structure and Content
1. Drawing Fundamentals
Mastering drawing is the key to unlocking your watercolor potential. In this phase, we’ll dive into the essentials: understanding proportions, mastering light and shadow, and capturing form and texture. These skills will set the stage for your watercolor journey.
2. Watercolor Techniques
Watercolor can be a magical medium when you know how to wield it. From mastering washes and layers to exploring wet-on-wet and dry-brush techniques, this phase will help you bring your artistic visions to life with confidence.
3. Selling Your Work
Creating art is just the beginning. In this phase, we’ll cover essential photography tips to showcase your work online, strategies for building a strong portfolio, and insights on how to market and sell your art both online and locally.
Marketing with CLARITY + Messaging
The heart of my mentoring program is clear: to help you build a solid foundation in drawing and watercolor, empowering you to create and sell art with confidence. I believe that strong fundamentals are the key to unlocking your full potential as an artist.
Through this program, my message is simple: mastering the basics leads to artistic freedom. By focusing on drawing fundamentals, you’ll gain the skills needed to control and express your vision in watercolor. I’m here to guide you every step of the way, ensuring that you understand and apply these principles effectively.
When it comes to selling your art, clarity is crucial. I’ll teach you how to present your work in the best light, both literally and figuratively. From capturing stunning photographs of your pieces to crafting a compelling narrative around your art, I’ll help you develop a clear and consistent message that resonates with your audience.
In all my communication—whether on social media, in my local classes, or through word of mouth—I’ll be reinforcing this core message: strong foundations lead to artistic success. My goal is to make sure that every artist I mentor feels equipped and confident to take their work to the next level.
Curated Art Kit for Your Creative Journey
As part of my 1-on-1 art mentoring program, you’ll receive an exclusive, carefully curated art kit designed to complement your learning experience. This kit includes everything you need to dive into the world of drawing and watercolor, ensuring you have the right tools to practice and grow as an artist.
What’s Inside:
- Premium Watercolors: Handpicked for their vibrancy and quality, these watercolors will help you explore a range of techniques from delicate washes to bold, expressive strokes.
- Color Wheel: A useful tool to help you understand color theory and create harmonious compositions.
- Brushes and Accessories: Essential brushes, perfect for various watercolor techniques, along with other necessary accessories to get you started.
- Watercolor Paper: High-quality paper that allows you to experiment and refine your techniques, providing a solid foundation for your watercolor practice.
Each item in the kit has been chosen with care, based on my own experience as an artist, to provide you with tools that will enhance your creative process. By including this kit, I want to ensure that you start your journey with confidence, equipped with professional-grade materials that inspire you to create.
This kit is not just about the materials; it’s a starting point for our journey together. As you open your kit and begin to explore, you’ll find that every element has been selected to support the skills and techniques we’ll cover in our sessions.
Why This Kit?
This kit is more than just supplies—it’s a toolset that bridges our virtual lessons with hands-on practice. Every item is chosen to support your growth as an artist, making sure you have the right tools at your fingertips to succeed. Whether you’re practicing foundational techniques or exploring new creative challenges, this kit is your companion on the journey.
By using the same materials I’ve selected for you, you’ll be able to follow along with ease during our Zoom sessions and get the most out of every lesson. The art kit is a tangible connection between your learning experience and your creative expression, helping to make your artistic dreams a reality.
How the program Works
My mentoring program is designed to be both structured and flexible, giving you the support and guidance you need at every step:
- Monthly Zoom Calls: We’ll connect regularly for personalized check-ins, where we’ll review your progress, discuss challenges, and celebrate your achievements.
- Targeted Exercises & Challenges: Each month, you’ll receive specific exercises and creative challenges tailored to push your skills forward and keep you engaged.
- Guidance & Support: Consider me your mentor and partner in this journey. I’ll be there to guide you, offer advice, and provide the encouragement you need to keep moving forward.
- Developing Clarity & Message: Together, we’ll work on refining your artistic voice and message, helping you communicate your vision with clarity and confidence.
- Discovering Your Unique Style: Through exploration and experimentation, I’ll help you uncover and develop your own distinct artistic style.
- Mastering the Fundamentals: We’ll focus on essential drawing and watercolor fundamentals, building a strong foundation that will elevate your art to new levels.
- Art Critique & Self-Critique Skills: You’ll receive constructive, in-depth critiques of your work, along with guidance on how to effectively self-critique, so you can continue to grow independently.
The program is designed to be flexible, but most mentees find that a six-month commitment allows for significant progress. However, you can continue beyond that time frame if you wish to further refine your skills.
To GROW. I will send one professional art kit, as well as provide downloadable resources and academic advice to help you grow on your journey. I will also provide the right questions to help you form clarity with your style and body of work. Whether you are a beginner or experienced artist, I will provide the exercises and specific questions necessary to project growth and development.
I truly do not believe any participating artists will desire a refund, but if the artist is not happy up to 30 days after the purchase, I will refund the payment except for a $50 fee to cover the costs of materials, but keep the materials for your pleasure!
- Professional-Quality Watercolor Set: A carefully curated palette that includes a range of colors perfect for mastering watercolor techniques. The colors are vibrant, blend seamlessly, and are ideal for both beginners and more advanced artists.
- Essential Drawing Tools: From finely sharpened pencils to smooth erasers, a handmade proportional divider, and everything you need to practice and perfect your drawing skills is included. These tools are the backbone of your artistic foundation.
- Handcrafted Color Wheel: Understanding color theory is crucial, so I’ve included a handmade color wheel to help you visualize and experiment with color mixing.
- Custom Paper Sheets: The kit includes premium watercolor and drawing paper, selected for its texture and weight, ensuring that your work is showcased on the best possible surface.
- Instructional Materials: Step-by-step guides and sample exercises are provided to reinforce the techniques we’ll cover in our sessions.
- A Personal Touch: Wrapped in beautiful floral tissue paper, each kit is packed with care and a few surprises that reflect my love for vintage and nostalgic elements.
I understand that life can be unpredictable. If you can’t make a scheduled call, we’ll work together to find a suitable time to reschedule. I can also prerecord short videos and email them to you. I’m committed to ensuring that you get the support you need.
I’m confident you’ll love the experience, but if you’re not completely satisfied, you can request a refund within 30 days of purchase. A $50 fee will be deducted to cover material costs, but the materials are yours to keep and enjoy!
You’re never on your own. I’m available for ongoing support through email [sparrow@ayasmithart.com] or any social media to answer questions, provide encouragement, and offer guidance whenever you need it. Upon our sessions, you will also have my phone number.
Simply reach out to me through [sparrow@ayasmithart.com] to express your interest, and I’ll guide you through the next steps. We’ll start with a brief consultation to ensure that this program is the right fit for you.
