Jordan K. Walker Mentorship Group 693

Jordan K. Walker’s Mentorship for Emerging Artists

Develop your composition and plein air studies through live small-group mentorship with realist landscape artist Jordan K. Walker. Open to drawing and oil.

Learn more about Jordan K. Walker’s mentorship

Meet Jordan K. Walker and explore their work

What you will learn in this mentorship

• I mentor in foundational principles of representational painting, with a focus on landscapes and still life subjects.
• I believe that it is important to constantly revisit these principles and approach them in new ways, no matter how accomplished an artist may be. These principles include; compositional design, light and shadow, value structure, atmospheric and linear perspective, edges, color temperature, and color saturation.
• It is my goal to help members of my group develop their ability to create naturalistic paintings that not only copy their reference, but improve upon it and create compelling work full of energy and life.
• My main medium is Oil, and I provide insight into it’s working properties. I discuss the differences between working on location en plein air and in the studio, and what these two working scenarios can achieve. I also delve into specific considerations for painting landscapes, including a basic understanding of geology, ecology, and meteorology to better portray realistic natural environments.
• More advanced students in the emerging category might be interested in help painting specific subjects such as trees, clouds, and rocks, and I am happy to provide this as these are my specialties. I also stress the importance of drawing as a foundation, as well the ways thumbnail drawings and color studies can be created as preparation for more involved studio paintings. I encourage members of my group to create numerous small paintings – often ‘Alla Prima’ – in order to learn more about specific concepts and see more rapid improvement than a single large multi-session painting could provide.

Mentorship Focus

1. Revisiting the Fundamentals – Strengthen core principles like composition, value, perspective, edges, and color, no matter your current level.
2. Painting Beyond Reference – Learn to move past copying photos to create landscapes and still lifes that feel alive, energetic, and compelling.
3. Studio & Plein Air Insights – Explore the unique challenges and rewards of painting on location versus in the studio, and how each sharpens your skills.
4. Nature-Specific Knowledge – Gain deeper understanding of geology, ecology, and meteorology to portray natural environments with accuracy and power.
5. Practical Skill-Building – Use alla prima studies, thumbnails, and color sketches to grow faster, while also tackling specialties like trees, rocks, and clouds.

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