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.
Michael is an international award winning hyperrealistic artist from New Zealand who has had a fascination with realism since childhood and his main medium is pastel. In his artwork he strives to create images that have greater depth and feeling than can be achieved with a photograph.
Starting initially with acrylics, before discovering the wonderful medium of pastel – which suits his hyperrealistic style and love of detail.
Michael’s subjects range from his current series of still life paintings featuring iconic New Zealand toys and objects, through – landscapes featuring old weathered sheds, barns, railway carriages, windows and doors, old locks, and farm animals (mainly cows) – all inspired from photographic trips along New Zealand’s roads.
Michael’s EXPERTISE
Listed below are this Mentor’s specialty skills. Join this group if you want to grow in these areas.
Specialty: ✔ Technique ✔ Marketing & Branding
Technical:
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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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Supplies and tools – what to use, where to save, and where to spend
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Teaching to Self Critique
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Providing Art Critiques
Marketing:
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Shows & Exhibits
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Social Media
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Artist Statement & CV
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Marketing & Branding
Business:
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Pricing Artwork
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Approaching Galleries
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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
Michael and Julie are so encouraging and kind, it is a privilege to be mentored by them.
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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!
Emerging
Mentorship Membership
$ USD90/Month
Next session: May 27, 2025
On the 4th Tuesday of every month 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM MDT Tue
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MORE ABOUT THE ARTIST
Michael is in the Master Circle of the International Association of Pastel Societies (IAPS/MC), is a Signature Member of the Pastel Society of America (PSA), and a Master pastellist of Pastel Artists of New Zealand (MPANZ) and has a Master of Fine Arts degree (MFA) University of Illinois, USA, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree (BFA) Elam School of Fine Arts, Auckland University, NZ.
Michael went to Elam School of Fine Arts, University of Auckland, to be a painter and left a product designer. However after a successful design career in 2010 he decided to return to his passion for painting.
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