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The Power of Art Mentorship

I’ll let you in on a secret…I didn’t always have the level of success that I have now. In fact, it took me years after I even picked up a paintbrush to start seeing momentum with my art. And it took several defining moments to help me find my voice. 

Yes, being an artist means playing the long game. But whoever said that means you have to go it alone?

One of the biggest turning points for me in my art career was hiring a mentor. We artists need community and support, someone to bounce ideas off of, and to identify the gaps we can’t see — either because of our own life experiences or because we’re too deeply invested in our work. 

There is so much power in art mentorship, so let’s talk about why. 

The Power of Art Mentorship

Why do I recommend a mentor? Because they can help you get to where you’re going much faster. I knew I couldn’t keep doing the same things over and over again, expecting different results (that’s insanity, by the way) that would help me elevate my art. 

I needed to go somewhere new, and a mentor helped me see that path.

Even if you have no intention of making art your career, I encourage you to seek out mentorship. 

Still not convinced? Listen in to the episode as I talk about:

• The real purpose of mentorship
• Why we, as artists, can be so opposed to it at first
• Practical ways an art mentor can help you make your fine art fine

There’s so much power in wise counsel…are you ready to embrace it?

Until next time, y’all!

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• Join me in Santa Fe, NM, for an Honest Art® Workshop: https://www.santafeartistgetaway.com/service-page/honest-art-2?referral=service_list_widget 
• See all of my workshops here: https://jodieking.com/workshop 
• Jodie’s Studio Elite Mentorship Program: https://www.jodiekingart.com/studioelite
• More tips on pricing your art: Episode 14: How to Price Your Art (So It Sells!): https://jodieking.com/episode-14-how-to-price-your-art-so-it-sells/ 
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