Art Mentorships
Get good at art. Create a portfolio. And get work.
As artists, we each have our own individual goals and dreams.
Whether you wanna be a concept artist working in a studio.
A freelance artist working for international clients.
Or an independent artist making a living from your own work.
We love painting, drawing and creating.
But we need to have the skills to create good art and become a stronger artist.
1:1 Art Mentorship
Elevate your work to its best potential.
All spots currently full.
Next Opening: Jan 2024
How It Works:
For the mentorship program, we’ll be focusing onto your goals and working on your art. I’ll be guiding you through the whole term and every step of the way.
Each week you’ll have a one-on-one lesson via Discord or Zoom(1-2hrs). During the term you’ll get:
Customised lesson plan suited to your individual unique art goals
Tasks/assignments that to help improve your portfolio and art skills
Critiqued on your work, and have areas pointed out for you to improve in
Real-time Paintovers and painting demos
Info-sheets and exercises based around your goals and your art
Firsthand advice about how to work as an artist
At any time during the term you’ll be able to get critique or get checked on your art progress.
Past Students’ Work
Regan Swift
Portfolio Focus - Spring Term 2021
Before Critique
After Critique
Get ready to elevate your art.
In this art mentorship, we’re going to get to the bottom of what you want to get out of your art career and aim for the outcomes of:
A work-ready portfolio
Having a better understanding of art and design fundamentals
Being able to market your work online
Knowing your value and what to charge
Getting your art to an industry standard level.
How do I know this art mentorship is for me?
Whether you’re a beginner digital artist or an intermediate designer, each mentorship term is custom-planned for you to help achieve your unique artistic goals.
This mentorship is right for you if:
You want to improve your environment paintings + drawings.
You’re prepared to work hard.
You have time to dedicate to homework.
You’re not afraid of getting out of your comfort zone.
You want to boost your art fundamental skills.
Environment design and color is something you wanna work on.
You’ve been wanting that push to get your portfolio finished.
You’re not sure where to begin when creating a portfolio.
Get mentored on your art skills now.
Step 1: Choose your Term Tier:
Most Popular
✨Standard Tier (8 Week Term)
Consistency over intensity.
All about ingraining long-lasting art skills
Customised Lesson Plan suited specifically to your goals
Art study exercises set each week alongside your creative project.
Good timeframe to create finished portfolio pieces.
Usually minimum results are 2-3 portfolio pages, 5-7 portfolio pieces for advanced artists.
No prerequisites. All skill levels welcome.
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⚡Flash Tier (4 Week Term)
One Focus with Intensity.
Focusing on getting weekly critiques + paintovers.
To help you achieve one particular art goal or complete a project in a short amount of time.
Does not include Art Focus, custom lesson plan or set study homework.
Depending on the artist’s creative pace, minimum results are 1 fully finished portfolio artwork, can go up to 3-4 pieces.
No prerequisites. All skill levels welcome.
🎆Elevated Tier (12 Week Term)
Long Term Support and Accountability
All about having long term support and having accountability and guidance as you work on your art.
Depending on the artist’s creative pace, usually minimum results are 5-7 portfolio pages. Can go up to more than 10 portfolio pieces for advanced artists.
PREREQUISITE: Must have completed a 1:1 Mentorship Flash or Standard Term with Jess
Step 2: Choose Your Art Focus:
(Only available for Standard or Elevated Tier)
Foundations Focus
Want to draw or paint better? It’s time to get those art fundamental skills polished and elevated.
Lesson Plan
Week 1:
Introductory session, critique your current work. You get given homework based on they level you’re at, and we start your first project.
Week 2:
Critique time and lesson. Checking progress of your project.
Week 3:
Critique time and lesson. Checking progress of your project, which is due next week
Week 4:
Final review and deadline for your project
Portfolio Focus
Generate a portfolio that will get you jobs and clients. A strong, eye-catching collection of your best work.
Lesson Plan
Week 1:
Current Portfolio review, critique session. Figure out what direction you want to go. Set project and homework, deadline for end of the month.
Week 2:
Critique and homework review, tracking progress
Week 3:
Critique and homework review, deadline due next week
Week 4:
Final Critique and review session, project + portfolio complete and ready
Step 3: Apply for Your Mentorship
Fill in the online application via the button below.
Any questions, email hello@artofjess.com
In case we haven’t met…
Hey, I’m Jess! 👩🏻🎨🎨✨
I’m a fulltime digital artist/illustrator who’s been working in the industry for more than 8 years.
I started out my art career in Australia, and now live in Japan while freelancing with international clients and studios.
Alongside freelance, I’ve been mentoring fellow artists for +4 years, teaching them how to elevate their art skills so that they can create beautiful art and be able to work as an artist.
Through mentoring artists, I’ve seen many go from feeling lost and unsure with what they’re doing, to becoming skilled designers and creators.
That’s why I want to share with you everything that has helped me get to where I am today with my art.
I want to push your art to a level so that you can live and thrive from it too.
We’re gonna get real with what level your work is at. Through critique sessions + lessons, you’ll be equipped with the steps to take that will elevate your painting and drawing skills.
What past students are saying:
“Splendid first time experience for an art mentorship. Improved and was able to take away great value that is beneficial for my art!”
Julie Pastor
Foundation Focus - Winter Term 2021
Before Critique
After Critique
“This was my second 1 month mentorship with Jess. I would have loved to have Jess as my Art Director or tutor fulltime. She is amazingly understanding, supporting, knowledgeable and overall one of my favorite tutors of all time.”
Simon Emmerich
Portfolio Focus - Winter Term 2021
Before Critique
After Critique
From beginner to advanced artists,
as long as you have the drive to improve.
Pricing (2024):
⚡Flash Tier | 4 Week Term ⚡
1-2hr Private Lesson Each Week
Paintovers + Critique
Recordings of weekly lessons
Direct Contact + Feedback
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Pay in Full $555
Pay once for your intense 4 week term of art mentoring, weekly 1:1 lessons and direct access to me.
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2 Monthly Payments of $297
Get started in the payment plan for your 4 week art mentorship term.
✨Standard Tier | 8 Week Term ✨
(Most Popular)
1-2hr Private Lesson Each Week
Paintovers and Critique
Recording of weekly lessons
Direct Contact + Feedback
INCLUDING:
✨Customised Lesson Plan + Project Work ✨
✨Exercises + study homework set each week to push mileage ✨
✨FREE BONUS Prep Lesson to discuss art goals + plan term✨
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Pay in Full $1111
Pay once for your customised 8 week term of art mentoring, weekly 1:1 lessons and direct access to me.
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2 Monthly Payments of $597
Get started in the payment plan for your customised 8 week term of art mentorship.
🎆Elevated Tier | 12 Week Term 🎆
PREREQUISITE:
Must have completed a Standard or Flash Tier 1:1 Mentorship Term
1-2hr Private Mentoring Lesson Each Week
Customised Unique Lesson Plan + Project Work
Paintovers and Critique
Exercises and homework to push mileage
Recorded videos outside of the lessons
Direct Contact + Feedback
🎆Instant access to all of Jess’s Art Courses (valued over $2000) 🎆
🎆Business Mentoring, Resources + Advice 🎆
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Pay in Full $2222
Pay once for your customised 12 week term of art mentoring, weekly 1:1 lessons and get instant access to my entire art course library.
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3 Monthly Payments of $797
Get started in the payment plan for your customised 12 week term of art mentorship and instant access to all my art courses.
Wanna know if I’m the right mentor for you?
Check out my free mini-course Grow Your Art. You can get a first-hand look at who I am and how I teach.
This will give you an idea of what the mentorship sessions will be like with me. It’s a great way to see if I’m the right mentor for you.
Ready to kickstart your art?
Let’s make it happen.
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Don’t worry, I got you.
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How to Draw in Perspective to Create Environments from Real Life to Imagination.
An 8 Week Online Art Course I’ve created to help elevate your perspective skills.