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.
Our group will focus on helping the mentees to get where they need to go–which is not necessarily where they think they *want* to go! We’ll look at where everyone is at this moment in time by examining samples of their work, listening to their concerns and goals, and then determine a mutually-agreed-upon path forward for each individual.
Because this will be a group of aspiring artists, we’ll pay particular attention to some of the basics–design, color and finish–but also to process and technique, and even get into the business and marketing side of things, as needed.
Artists can expect a patient, sympathetic ear, but I will also guide them with a firm hand, expecting them to meet deadlines and to work on the action plan that I set for them. In return, they can expect honest critiques and answers. They can come to me anytime with questions, and I’ll do my best to help.
Michael’s EXPERTISE
Listed below are this Mentor’s specialty skills. Join this group if you want to grow in these areas.
Specialty: ✔ Technical
Technical:
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Colour and Composition
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Technique Demos
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Providing Art Critiques
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Supplies and Tools – what to use, where to save, and where to spend
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Photoshop/GIMP
MARKETING & BRANDING:
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Artist Statement & CV
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Website Design
Business:
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Studio Time Management
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Running Your Art Business the Day-to-Day
“Mastrius is a perfect balance of accountability, community and fun. It feels like family. Family that makes you a better you.” ~ Elizabeth, Emerging Artist
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If the group you’re interested in has a waitlist, you have the option to join another group to get started. When your group opens we can transfer you over.
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!
Aspiring
Mentorship Membership
$ USD87/Month
Next session: December 17, 2024
On the 3rd Tuesday of every month 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM MST Tue
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MORE ABOUT THE ARTIST
Michael paints primarily outdoors in oil, pastel or gouache, choosing locations from the American Southwest, Downeast Maine and the Canadian Maritimes. He has been invited repeatedly to national plein air events and most recently was on the distinguished faculty of the annual Plein Air Convention & Expo in Denver, Colorado.
Michael was awarded Master Pastellist status by Pastel Artists Canada in 2008, and he is a Signature Member of the American Impressionist Society, the Pastel Society of America, and Plein Air Painters of New Mexico. His paintings have appeared in many magazines and are in both corporate and private collections. He was featured in The Artist’s Magazine in September 2013.
Michael is a nationally-known teacher, giving workshops across the U.S. A frequent writer for The Artist’s Magazine, Pastel Journal, Watercolor Artist and PleinAir Magazine, he is the author of several books, including Beautiful Landscape Painting Outdoors: Mastering Plein Air.
Michael maintains a summer studio on Campobello Island, New Brunswick, Canada, and a winter studio in northern New Mexico.
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