How is the learning customized?
Art Mentors customize learning with each student by giving them one-on-one style feedback, guiding them through their creative process and demonstrating specific art techniques by request.
Winged Canvas Mentors are industry experts, award-winning artists and passionate art educators who can save you lots of time and offer clarity on difficult decisions. Get advice on creative industries, portfolio tips, and advice on future career choices in visual arts from practicing professionals who specialize in various art disciplines.
Original character design by mentor Alyssa Wongso
Is this program right for me?
Art Mentorship is best suited for portfolio students, independent learners, and advanced studies. Students learn
what they choose at their own pace in this goals oriented program.
With
self-directed projects, live demos, and specialized lessons tailored to each person's skills and interests, the teaching style is similar to private lessons. Art Mentorship is best for
mastering specific art skills with coaching from professional artists who specialize in their creative field, including illustration, design, painting, animation, digital art, concept art, sculpture, 3D modelling and more.
Personal learning goals are set with the Artist Mentor during the first class, and lessons are designed to meet those goals. To make the most of class time, students should work on projects at home and upload their work for critique.
Art Mentorship group class exploring portraiture in contemporary painting.
Is this a portfolio class?
Yes -- Art Mentorship is the ideal program for students building a portfolio because classes are
customized to each student's
interests and goals. The program is the ideal course for high school students pursuing visual arts at the post-secondary level, or for elementary school students applying to specialized high school art programs (such as the
Arts Unionville Program at UHS).
Artist Mentors will show students how to create an outstanding portfolio based on the program requirements they are applying to. Students will learn what to include - and what to cut - while also developing their unique personal style and solidifying key skills such as life drawing. We know what the top art schools like
OCAD University and
Sheridan are looking for and can help students prepare a cohesive, stand out portfolio suited for each school's requirements.
Critique in Progress: Instructors provide tips and individual demos on personal projects.
What is a group class like?
Critiques
Group classes begin with critiques on current artwork in progress, so students can learn from each other as well as getting actionable feedback from their mentor. Artist Mentors will digitally demonstate their suggestions and corrections (like proportions) on top of artwork that is submitted to a shared folder.
Lecture & Theory
Depending on the interests of the group, the Artist Mentor will talk about advanced art concepts, techniques, and answer questions about the creative process.
Demonstration & Work Period
Art students learn with visuals, so live demos are a part of every class. In Art Mentorship, demos are catered to the interests of the group and can be requested by students! Most classes have a work period where students can draw along to the demo for practice, or work on their own project and get coaching.
Assignments
Projects are personalized to the goals and interests of each student. Homework is not mandated unless there is a portfolio deadline.
Group Art Mentorship allows each student to work on independent projects, together.
What is a private class like?
Preparing for Class
To maximize your class time, artwork and goals may be submitted ahead of time so your mentor can have time to review it before your one-on-one class.
First We Listen
Tell your mentor about your
goals and
pain points.
- What would you like to accomplish?
- What are your challenges and roadblocks?
- What are you feeling unsure about?
- When are your hard deadlines?
Then We Assess
Your mentor will then give you a critique on the artwork you submitted and discuss:
- Your artistic strengths
- Areas that warrant improvement
- Actionable steps to improve on each piece
Demonstrations
Watching someone demonstrate
how
they would approach improving your artwork is extremely helpful. Feedback may include live corrections on proportions, techniques, and other parts of the creative process.
Portfolio Assessment
Private sessions are great for portfolio development because a Mentor can provide their expert and unbiased opinion about what to include and what to leave out, making your portfolio the strongest it can be!
Individual feedback and demonstration to improve anatomy proportions and structure.
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