Mentorships - Semester

• One-on-one online mentorship focused on digital painting
• Personalized guidance based on your skill level and artistic goals
• Paint-overs, demos, and actionable feedback on your work
• Focus on fundamentals (color, lighting, composition, anatomy, etc.)
• Workflow tips, brush techniques, and professional best practices
• Support for personal projects, portfolios, or concept art development
• Flexible scheduling with ongoing artistic direction and accountability

Want me to help you reach a professional artistic level?

Need some industry insights?

Book a mentorship session with me!

There are two options:

- À la carte option, where you can book 1-hour sessions to work on specific issues or skillsets.

- Semester option, where we meet once every week for 8 weeks, at the same date and time to develop a complete skillset.

1. Who is this mentorship for?
   This mentorship is ideal for artists at any stage who are serious about improving their digital painting skills. Whether you’re building strong fundamentals, refining your style, or developing a professional portfolio, the mentorship is tailored to your individual goals.
   
2. What does a typical session include?
   Each session is personalized and may include live painting demonstrations, paint-overs on your work, in-depth critique, and guided discussion around technique, workflow, and artistic decision-making.
   
3. What topics can be covered?
   Topics are flexible and guided by your needs, including color and lighting, composition, anatomy, visual storytelling, brushwork, efficient workflows, and professional best practices for illustration or concept art.
   
4. Is this suitable for beginners?
   Yes. The mentorship adapts to your current skill level. Beginners receive structured guidance on fundamentals, while more advanced artists focus on refinement, consistency, and professional-level polish.
   
5. Do I need specific software or tools?
   A digital painting setup is required (tablet and painting software of your choice). Guidance is software-agnostic and focused on transferable skills, though most professional workflows are adapted to Photoshop.
   
6. Can the mentorship help with portfolio or project development?
   Absolutely. Ongoing support is available for personal projects, portfolio curation, and long-term artistic development, with feedback aimed at clarity, cohesion, and professional presentation.
7. How is scheduling handled?
   Sessions are scheduled flexibly to accommodate different time zones and availability. Details are arranged directly to ensure a consistent and focused learning experience.
   
8. How long does the mentorship last?
   The mentorship can be booked as individual sessions or ongoing packages, depending on your goals and preferred level of commitment.
   
9. What makes this mentorship different?
   This mentorship is guided by over six years of professional industry experience as a concept artist working in film and video games. Drawing from collaborations with leading studios and clients such as Marvel, Disney, and the creators of Assassin’s Creed, the guidance offered extends beyond technique into real-world professional insight. In addition to industry experience, the mentorship is informed by an active fine art practice, with work exhibited internationally and in partnership with galleries around the world. This unique combination of commercial and gallery-based experience ensures a well-rounded, professional perspective tailored to artists seeking both artistic excellence and industry relevance.
   
   Most importantly, past students of this mentorship have gone on to gain acceptance into some of Canada’s most competitive art colleges and universities, as well as secure their dream roles within the creative industry.