Mentorship is the fastest way to go from where you are today, to where you want to be! Learn How Mentorship Works or join this mentors group below. Not sure what stage you are? Click here for descriptions.
Mentoring Emerging Artists Not sure if you’re an emerging artist? Find your stage here.
MEDIUM: Acrylic SPECIALTY:✔ Technical ✔ Creative Process & Mindset
INSPIRATION All my landscapes are inspired in some way or another by the environment surrounding me whether it be a specific mountain, waterfall or an abstract shape. If my heart skips a beat I take a second look to absorb and analyze. The simplest things capture my attention …the way light bounces off the water and rocks in a stream, the contrast of snow against the warm under brush, creating abstracted forms…..it all sparks an emotional chord. The environment stimulates your senses as you breath the fresh air taking in all the sights and sounds; a truly awe inspiring and humbling experience. These paintings are my personal response to these surroundings both on location and from my studio. SEMI ABSTRACT WORK I love painting my ‘semi- abstract forest’ series. Creating these works are always an exploration, as I never quite know what the outcome will be. The freedom from not having to do an exact representation allows for greater creative expression; making the process that is much more satisfying.
Linda’s EXPERTISE
Listed below are this Mentor’s specialty skills. Join this group if you want to grow in these areas.
Specialty:✔ Technical ✔ Creative Process & Mindset
Technical:
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Brushwork & Mark-Making
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Color
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Composition
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How to Self Critique
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Demos
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Drawing Fundamentals
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Palette Knife Painting
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Glazing Technique
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Layering Techniques
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Supplies & Tools
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Texture Application
“Mastrius is a perfect balance of accountability, community and fun.
It feels like family. Family that makes you a better you.” ~ Elizabeth, Emerging Artist
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Your Membership Includes (click here):
Mentorship Session: Meet via video conference for a monthly 2-hour session with your Mentor and small group. You choose the mentor, we provide the group!
Mid-Month Session: Meet via video conference for a 1-hour session with your small group and Navigator to connect, share progress, encouragement, and support.
Weekly Events: Attend LIVE weekly events online, on hot topics like Finding Your Style, Composition & Critiques, plus master DEMOS. Access event recordings!
MyStudio: Access your private online studio space equipped with business tools and Mentorship Session Recordings.
Chat Group: Access your private online chat group to connect with your small group and Navigator (group facilitator) anytime.
Discounts: Enjoy member discounts on LIVE and ON-DEMAND courses, art supplies, and more!
Focus: Creative Process & Mindset • Skills: Confidence & courage, Creative process, Reference photo pro tips
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Next session: November 11, 2025
On the 2nd Tuesday of every month 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM MST Tue
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Group Focus
Focusing on conquering fear, through bold mark making, using large brushes and palette knives. Learn how to edit photographs and use them as a jumping off point to then let the creative process take over. Â Some composition advice which also helps with semi abstract work as well as landscapes. Demonstrations showing my processes and my love of negative painting.
You Will Learn: • How to conquer fear • Be bold • How to manipulate photos • Negative painting • Composition strategies
“Art is a way of life and I create 24 hours a day…maybe not always holding a brush, but by seeing, thinking and feeling.” With intuitive energy and the use of bold strokes, light, and texture, Linda strives to capture the mood and emotion of her environment. Her paintings appear vividly representational, but upon closer inspection, one can see the intimate nuances and abstract tendencies which elevate and enrich her work.” Growing up an ‘air force brat’, Linda travelled extensively across Canada, and settled in Alberta. Her creative ability was readily evident as a child and eventually was able to follow her destiny. Her education consists of formal training in Red Deer College (Art &Design) and U Of C BFA program as well as numerous workshops with acclaimed artists. Linda is a prolific artist and enjoys a variety of tools (her favorite being the palette knife). Living in Calgary and painting full-time, she has enjoyed many successes and accolades. in Canada she is represented by Mountain Galleries in Banff, Jasper, Whistler and The Avenue Gallery in Victoria BC. In The USA, The Bronze Coast Gallery in Oregon, Cole Gallery in Washington. And The Frame of Reference Gallery in Whitefish Montana. Linda’s paintings are enjoyed in both corporate and private collections across Canada and world-wide.
FREE eBOOK: Secrets You Won't Learn In Art School
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✔ What not to be a SLAVE to (this feels counter-intuitive to most artists)
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Plus 16 other tips from successful Master Artists that you won't learn in art school.
