I have been mentoring artists and art students within the context of the art classes that I offer for the past 48 years. I am now offering mentorship to current students as well as artists who are looking to develop and deepen their own art practice.

Mentorship works when there is a foundation of trust and mutual respect within clearly defined intentions and a commitment to a set of working principles.

Following are a set of Mentoring Principles that I have developed.

Awareness : In order to start a process that will provide meaningful assistance in achieving

a positive result individuals start by becoming aware of where their current creative process is succeeding and where and what needs to be strengthened. This step can reveal areas in the creative process that has been ignored and or needs consideration. This stage requires a review of current works, a dialogue regarding ones creative process, perceived successes and failures, and a fearless look at artistic achievements in relation to expectations.

Attention : After becoming aware of what needs consideration the work starts with paying attention to areas in need of improvement or refinement.

Putting into place a creative strategy and commitment to acquiring new skills, a healthy internal dialogue, and a clear focus on a strong set of new and improved working principles.

Action: Awareness and Attention are not enough, there needs to be a commitment and a willingness to put into Action the plan that makes use of Awareness and Attention. This stage is often where mentorship is most intense.

As a mentor I will provide an ongoing dialogue that has been shaped and informed by our experience in developing a creative process tailored to your individual goals and aspirations.

Mentorship Fees : Individual 1 hour sessions $150 + GST