James Swanson Mentorship Group 999

James Swanson’s Mentorship for Emerging Artists

Develop your animal painting, design, and colour mixing through live small-group mentorship with animal and landscape artist James Swanson. Open to oil.

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What you will learn in this mentorship

• The primary emphasis of this mentorship will be on painting animals and landscapes.
• Topics covered will include painting design, color mixing, and various painting techniques, as well as constructive critiques of homework assignments.
• Welcome! I’m looking forward to working with you and getting to know each other as we embark on this journey. I hope you’ll feel comfortable sharing, asking questions, and bringing your authentic self to each session. Additionally, I will address any art-related questions – studio, marketing, galleries you may have throughout our sessions.
• Our sessions together will be lighthearted, and I must warn you that I am from Wisconsin and sarcasm is our native tongue.

Mentorship Focus

1. The business of oil painting
2. What you need to level up
3. Painting is fun, enjoy it
4. Order out of chaos
5. Confidence goes a long ways

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