What is an art coach?

  • A practicing artist who sees students individually or in very small groups in the artist’s studio or at the student’s home or studio by appointment

  • A teacher who structures a unique course of study in art designed to fit each student’s learning pattern, pace, and creative process, with emphasis on discovering one’s own natural artistic expression and style

  • A mentor who can direct you toward showing and selling your work

Who hires an art coach?


People at all levels of artistic development, from novice to advanced, who:

  • Can't fit an art class into their busy schedules

  • Would like to acquire some experience and skill BEFORE taking classes

  • Are not sure which classes to take

  • Prefer the privacy and the undivided attention offered by individual instruction

  • Want to return to artmaking after a long absence

  • Want to work through creative blocks

  • Would like some fresh ideas of creative work

  • Desire to work intensively on specific areas

  • Would like help beginning or completing a particular project

  • Want to explore possible directions for future work