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.


Next Opening:
May 2024 for Spring Term

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.

 
portfolio pieces of jessica smith concept artist
 

Past Students’ Work

Regan Swift - Portfolio Focus

Painting of girl Kettle in forest at night by Regan Swift

Before Critique

Painting of Kettle in forest with fireflies by Regan Swift

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 Mentorship Type:

✨ 1:1 Mentorship - 8 Weeks

Consistent Art Growth + Guidance.

  • All about ingraining long-lasting art skills

  • Customised Lesson Plan based on Art Focus and suited specifically to your art goals

  • Art study exercises set each week alongside your creative project.

Good timeframe to learn foundational skills or to create finished portfolio pieces.
Minimum results range from 2-3 portfolio pages, can go up to 5-7 portfolio pieces for advanced artists.

No prerequisites. All skill levels welcome.

⚡1:1 Art Crit Term - 4 Weeks

Focused on Private Critiques.

  • To help you achieve one particular art goal and get guidance on completing your current project.

  • Weekly critiques + paintovers

  • No Art Focus or Custom Lesson Plan set

  • Shorter timeframe

Depending on the artist’s creative pace, minimum results range from 1 fully finished portfolio artwork, can go up to 3-4 pieces.

No prerequisites. All skill levels welcome.

Step 2: Choose Your Art Focus:
(for 8 Week Term only)

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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

 
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Portfolio Focus

Create a portfolio that will showcase your art skillset to help you get work 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

environment drawing of mountains and temple by julie pastor

Before Critique

environment painting of mountains and temple by julie pastor

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

tavern concept art painting by simon emmerich

Before Critique

tavern concept art painting by simon emmerich

After Critique

From beginner to advanced artists,
as long as you have the drive to improve.

Pricing:

✨1:1 Mentorship | 8 Weeks


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✨

  • Pay in Full $1111

    Pay once for your customised 8 week term of art mentoring, weekly 1:1 lessons and direct access to me.

  • 2 Monthly Payments of $597

    Get started in the payment plan for your customised 8 week term of art mentorship.

⚡1:1 Art Crit Term | 4 Weeks


1-2hr Private Lesson Each Week
Paintovers and Critique
Recording of weekly lessons
Direct Contact + Feedback
✨FREE BONUS Prep Lesson to discuss art goals for term✨
(No Art Focus or Custom Lesson Plan included)

Pay in Full $555

 

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.