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.
In my group we will focus on the work produced and how it goes out into the world both as a reflection of each artist and as a product for sale. We will work on building technical skills in art making, the ideas behind the work, and the bust of making a living as an artist.
MICHAEL’s EXPERTISE
Listed below are this Mentor’s specialty skills. Join this group if you want to grow in these areas.
Specialty:Generalist
Technique:
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Color & Composition
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Technique Demos
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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:
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Artist Statement and CV
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Shows and Exhibits
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
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Studio Time Management
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Products, Prints, & Reproductions
“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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If the group you’re interested in has a waitlist, you have the option to join another group to get started. When your group opens we can transfer you over.
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!
Emerging
Mentorship Membership
$ USD90/Month
Next session: June 09, 2025
On the 2nd Monday of every month 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM MDT Mon
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MORE ABOUT THE ARTIST
Michael Dowling’s work reflects a unique blend of realism, surrealism, and a deep engagement with both traditional techniques and contemporary themes. His rise as a respected figure in the Western region’s art scene reflects his dedication and relentless pursuit of artistic exploration. Dowling’s fascination with history, particularly the repetition of cultural and religious stories, drives much of his work. He often reinterprets symbols, weaving them into his pieces in ways that challenge traditional representations and offer new mythologies. His focus on disrupting reality through mark-making, patterns, and color allows him to create atmospheres that invite viewers to question the familiar and explore new interpretations of the world around them.
Dowling’s works go beyond traditional portraiture and still life; they engage with the viewer on a deeper, symbolic level. His characters and objects are often set in unusual, ambiguous environments that deepen their narratives and create a sense of mystery. His ongoing exploration of volume, repetition, and the passage of time reveals his interest in evolving his artistic process and seeing familiar imagery from fresh perspectives.
Represented by multiple galleries across the U.S. and featured in prominent locations like the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver and the Denver Art Museum, Michael Dowling’s work is continually evolving, capturing the interplay between tradition and modernity and providing audiences with a rich, multifaceted viewing experience.
Michael Dowling lives and works in Denver, Colorado.
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