Tanya's notable achievements include being featured in season 3 of "The Outstanding Artist," being accepted into the Milan Online Gallery, winning cash prizes in Milan Art Club contests, and being accepted by Jiggy, a puzzle company showcasing female artists. Following her mentor John’s advice, she started doing tent shows and sold her first painting in the "Beauty Reigns" group show in Miami. She has been accepted into five juried tent shows, winning First Place in the first Mastery Program Graduate contest and having her teachers, the Milans and the Dunns, as collectors.
Tanya has applied skills from mindset and entrepreneurial thinking to incorporating oils with mixed media. She learned to confidently present herself as a professional artist.
The program helped Tanya build a robust professional network through community engagement with fellow students, coaches, and the Milans. She participated in workshops, conferences, art retreats, and even joined "The Outstanding Artist" with zero notice, driven by her admiration for the community's vision and values.
Tanya faced challenges like rejection and the need to fine-tune her approach. The confidence gained from learning under successful artists helped her persevere. Elli’s advice on persistence and knocking on doors until opportunities open has been particularly influential.
The Milan Art program exceeded Tanya’s expectations by providing a transformative, life-changing experience. It gifted her belief, skills, and a clear path to achieve her art dreams. Though the work must be done by the artist, the program offers a comprehensive blueprint and ethos for building a successful career.