Doug Swinton Mentorship Group 1017

Doug Swinton’s Mentorship for Emerging Artists

Develop your self-critique, artistic voice, and career growth through live small-group mentorship with painterly landscape artist Doug Swinton. Open to oil.

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What you will learn in this mentorship

• This mentorship group is designed for artists who have reached the middle stages of their creative journey and are asking, “Where do I go from here?”
• Because every artist’s goals, strengths, and challenges are different, the guidance will be tailored to each member while using group critiques and discussions to benefit everyone.
• You will learn how to look beyond surface-level fixes and understand why an artwork is — or is not — working.
• Through thoughtful critique, practical problem-solving, and honest conversation, you will strengthen your ability to evaluate your own work, make more intentional creative decisions, and continue developing a distinct artistic voice.
• The group will also explore the realities of moving an art practice forward professionally, including how to balance continued artistic growth with the business decisions, opportunities, and challenges that arise along the way.

Mentorship Focus

1. Diagnosing what is and isn’t working in your art
2. Strengthening your independent problem-solving skills
3. Developing greater clarity and intention in your work
4. Moving beyond creative plateaus with a personal game plan
5. Balancing artistic growth with the business of art

How This Mentorship Works

• Live online small-group mentorship
• Monthly two-hour session with your mentor where you’ll receive feedback, teaching, and personal support from your mentor
• Mentor assigns homework so you can practice the skills you’re learning and get feedback on your results
• Meet mid-month with your group for informal connection
• Private group chat between sessions
• Join weekly live events with the Mastrius community