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.
MEDIUMS: Watercolor SPECIALTY: ✔ Critiques ✔ Color ✔ Composition
I am a full time watercolour artist and watercolour tutor and I have the best job in the world! I paint the subjects that captivate and compel me to put ideas down with paint and paper.
My style is direct realism, painting on location or in the studio.
I try to paint a feeling. I love the natural landscapeand used to work as a soil scientist.
Painting is my way of studying nature. Of particular interest are shadows with their range of tones, colours, reflected light and edges. This has led me into painting portraits as I can use the way watercolours are so alive when they flow and mingle giving beautiful transparent effects in shadows. Although I paint in other mediums; oils, and charcoal, it is watercolour that particularly gives me the freedom to get those wonderful subtle and seemingly out of control moments.
JACKY’S EXPERTISE
Listed below are this Mentor’s specialty skills. Join this group if you want to grow in these areas.
Specialty: ✔ Critiques ✔ Color ✔ Composition
Technical:
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Color and Composition
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Teaching How To Self Critique
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Providing Art Critiques
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Studio Setup for Art Production
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Technique Demos
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Supplies and Tools – what to use, where to save, where to spend
Marketing:
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Shows & Exhibits
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Artist Statement & CV
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Website Design
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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
“Mastrius has done wonders for my confidence. I have managed to step way outside of my comfort zone which has in turn given rise to so many more opportunities to further my art career.” ~ Deb, Emerging Artist
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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
$ USD87/Month
UNIQUE FOCUS: Watercolor demos and critiques
Next session: January 27, 2025
On the 4th Monday of every month 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM MST Mon
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Emerging
Mentorship Membership
$ USD87/Month
Next session: February 10, 2025
On the 2nd Monday of every month 12:00 AM – 2:00 AM MST Mon
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MORE ABOUT THE ARTIST
Born in UK and has lived in NZ since 1991 Jacky has been painting watercolours for over 30 years. She is an international tutor, teaching watercolours around the world on Zoom and in person workshops.
Her style is direct realism, painting on location or in the studio. “I try to paint a feeling. I love the natural landscape and used to work as a soil scientist. Painting is my way of studying nature. Of particular interest are shadows with their range of tones, colours, reflected light and edges. This has led me into painting portraits as I can use the way watercolours are so alive when they flow and mingle giving beautiful transparent effects in shadows. Although I paint in other mediums; oils, and charcoal, it is watercolour that particularly gives me the freedom to get those wonderful subtle and seemingly out of control moments.
Awards and publications:
Jacky has represented New Zealand in international competitions including International Watercolour Exhibition in Moscow in 2021; the permanent collection of the International Museum of Watercolours in Mexico; a merit for the International Watercolour Society 2022. She has had a successful worldwide calendar series, “Lighthouses of New Zealand” . Jacky has been published in international art books; magazine covers and numerous art articles. Her painting demonstrations can be viewed on YouTube including Australian TV series “Colour in your Life”. In New Zealand Jacky is represented by galleries and is currently working on a series of watercolour tuition books, teaching videos and painting aids.
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