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.
Mentoring Emerging Artists Not sure if you’re an emerging artist? Find your stage here.
MEDIUMS: Acrylic | Mixed Media SPECIALTY: ✔ Generalist Â
My mentorship style will be an approach that fosters many of the aspects necessary for the steps in becoming a professional artist. We’ll discuss the importance of finding your unique artistic voice and abstract style.
They can be found through the use of unconventional tools and the way they are used. I’ll be encouraging growth through pushing your boundaries, while learning to “play” and relinquish some control to build composition.
Being dedicated to the business side of your practice is just as important as discovering your style. We’ll discuss ideas to self-promote and market your work both online and in person.
I have a unique skill set in graphic design, website design and photography that can assist you in learning the basics of selling in the online marketplace.
Maintaining a professional image and how to manage the day-to-day operations is key. I’ll share my successes and experiences and support you while together we fine-tune and expand your skills.
lisa’s EXPERTISE
Listed below are this Mentor’s specialty skills. Join this group if you want to grow in these areas.
Specialty: ✔ Generalist
Technique:
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Composition
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Supplies and Tools – what to use, where to save, and where to spend
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Studio Setup for Art Production
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Teaching How to Self Critique
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Providing Art Critiques
Marketing:
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Marketing & Branding
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Social Media
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Shows & Exhibits
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Artist Statement & CV
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Website Design
Business:
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Selling Online
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Approaching Galleries
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Pricing Artwork
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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!
Emerging
Mentorship Membership
$ USD67/Month
Next session: March 05, 2025
On the 1st Wednesday of every month 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM MST Wed
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MORE ABOUT THE ARTIST
ARTIST BIO
Lisa Stead is a full-time abstract artist residing in London, Ontario. Creative to the core, Lisa has painted for most of her life in a variety of styles but has committed to an abstract style for over 10 years in her professional practice. She works with a mix of acrylics and mixed media and predominantly expresses herself through non-objective statements. With a background in visual arts, graphic design and photography, Lisa implements her skillset into building strong, colourfully bold, abstract compositions.
Lisa also brings strong art industry knowledge of marketing for art galleries and other professional artists through website design and social media.
ARTIST STATEMENT
As a professional abstract artist, I am constantly evolving and pushing the boundaries to define myself through my paintings. You’ll notice a heavy influence from my years in graphic design and photography. I credit them when building compositional structure. I love the use of strong shape, colour and line in my compositions. For me, abstract artwork allows an unrestricted approach, releasing control to my tools so emotion and energy can lead the way intuitively. My paintings are emotionally infused with gestural markings and texture. They are explorations of bold colour, defined line and shapes, all while working to create harmony and balance among the chaotic characteristics.
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