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.
My mentorship program is crafted to support artists in transforming complex landscapes into simple yet striking representations, strengthening their fundamental skills with solid compositions and value structures. I’ll provide artists with the necessary tools to weave compelling narratives into their paintings, allowing them to express their distinctive styles and personalities. Through a blend of critiques, demonstrations, and discussions, artists receive tailored guidance to tackle their unique challenges and aspirations.
Artists will benefit from regular critiques offering constructive feedback, demonstrations that showcase essential techniques, and personalised sessions that address specific needs. Additionally, there is an emphasis on laying a solid foundation for each piece before paint touches the canvas.
Participants should expect to face and overcome challenges such as simplifying landscapes effectively, building compositions with structure, and developing artwork that communicates clear narratives. I hope that my mentorship program provides a systematic approach for artists to enhance their skills, fostering growth and deeper understanding of their personal artistic voice, ultimately leaving them with increased confidence in their art.
Sharon’s EXPERTISE
Listed below are this Mentor’s specialty skills. Join this group if you want to grow in these areas.
Specialty: ✔ Technique ✔ Marketing
Technical:
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Colour and Composition
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Technique Demos
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Supplies and Tools – what to use, where to save, and where to spend
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Studio Setup for Art Production
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Providing Art Critiques
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Teaching How to Self Critique
MARKETING & BRANDING:
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Shows and Exhibits
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Artist Statement and CV
Business:
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Pricing Artwork
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Approaching Galleries
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Selling Online
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Running your art business the day-to-day
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Studio Time Management
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Products, Prints, & Reproductions
Sharon is so good at mentoring and sharing her knowledge in a consistant way.
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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!
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Mentorship Membership
$ USD90/Monthly Membership
Next session: June 05, 2025
On the 1st Thursday of every month 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM MDT Thu
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MORE ABOUT THE ARTIST
Sharon Fox Cranston, SCA, PSA, MPAC Painting gives Sharon Fox Cranston’s visual perception of the world avoice.
For over thirty years, Sharon has been a multi disciplinary artist who has gained extensive experience painting with acrylic, oil and soft pastel. She is a signature member of the Society of Canadian Artists, the Pastel Society of America, and a Master Pastelist in the Pastel Society of Canada.
Sharon’s early work was illustrative in nature, which enabled her to develop a solid understanding of drawing and composition. Currently, she paints in an impressionistic style; her work retains the integrity of “the place” while still being loose enough in application to challenge the viewer to interpret the work for him or herself.
An avid plein air painter, Sharon’s focus is on the texture, colour, and rhythms of the rural and urban landscape.
A Colourist at heart, she enjoys pushing colour and light to evoke emotional responses.
Painting has become Sharon’s legacy. Each work a visual record of her life, where she’s been, what she’s seen, and how she’s tried to express that moment to others.
A full time artist and gallery owner for over ten years, this award winning artist and self published art book author lives in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia with her folk-art sculptor husband, Guy. I enjoy combining my artistic career with teaching, mentoring and running our gallery.
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