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Personal Artist Mentors

Learn from experienced artists who have walked your path and are committed to helping you reach your goals.

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Mentoring for Mastery Students

  • Learn from successful artists who understand your journey and will help you achieve your goals.

  • Customized offerings to meet you in your greatest place of need.

  • Professional artists and mentors who are dedicated to helping you live out your purpose.

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Why You Need a Mentor

Save Time & Avoid Errors

Our mentors were once where you are and now know the right steps to take to succeed in their art careers. Don’t waste years on avoidable mistakes. Learn from an artist who can show you the fastest path to thrive.

Next-Level Accountability

Even if you don’t know what your dream is, you must invest in your accountability to get there. With Mastery Mentoring, you tap into a strong support system to always motivate you.

Fast-Track Your Success

World-class professionals trained our mentors, and this works like compounding interest in your artistic journey. Connect with the right people at the right time to rapidly reach your goals.

Feedback & Support 

Frustrated because your proportions are off? Struggle to mix colors? As artists, we can feel lost during the creative process. Mentors take away the guesswork and give solutions on the spot.

Mentoring and Coaching Options

Experience personalized growth with personal mentoring or group coaching. Get tailored, one-on-one guidance from professional artists, or collaborate with fellow creatives in group coaching sessions. Both options provide valuable feedback, support, and insights to help you refine your skills and achieve your artistic goals.

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Receive personalized guidance through one-on-one mentoring from professional artists. Tailored to your unique needs, our mentoring helps you refine your skills, grow your artistic voice, and navigate your art career with expert support. NOTE: Group coaching access is included FREE with a Personal Mentor.
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Engage in dynamic group coaching sessions with fellow artists and professional mentors. Gain valuable insights, share experiences, and receive feedback in a supportive environment designed to help you grow your skills and artistic vision.
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Mentoring and Coaching Options

Experience personalized growth with personal mentoring or group coaching. Get tailored, one-on-one guidance from professional artists, or collaborate with fellow creatives in group coaching sessions. Both options provide valuable feedback, support, and insights to help you refine your skills and achieve your artistic goals.

Recommended

Personal Mentor

$200/mo
Personal Mentor
Monthly 1:1 Zoom Call
Daily 1:1 Messaging
Private Group Coaching 
Weekly Group Check-in Zoom

Receive personalized guidance through one-on-one mentoring from professional artists. Tailored to your unique needs, our mentoring helps you refine your skills, grow your artistic voice, and navigate your art career with expert support.

NOTE: Group coaching access is included FREE with a Personal Mentor.
Get Your Mentor

Group Coaching

$100/mo
Private Group Coaching
Weekly Group Check-in Zoom

Engage in dynamic group coaching sessions with fellow artists and professional mentors. Gain valuable insights, share experiences, and receive feedback in a supportive environment designed to help you grow your skills and artistic vision.
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If You're Like Most Artists ...

You’ve attended art classes, pursued online courses, maybe even went to art school, but you aren’t any closer to art “success”. 

That's where our Mastery Mentor Program comes in. Get connected with a professional artist who listens to your unique goals—and supports you at every step to achieve them.

Accelerate Your Progress

Built for Mastery Program Students

We created Mastery Student Mentoring to help our students achieve their boldest ambitions faster. Our mentors are all graduates of the Mastery Program. Your mentor will support you through every challenge and create a rock-solid plan for your future. That way, you become a thriving artist in a fraction of the time. 

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How it Works

1. Choose Your Mentor

Choose your mentor or fill out our questionnaire. We can match you with the perfect artist according to your goals, time zone, preferred mediums, and language.

2. Introductory Zoom Call

You’ll have an introductory Zoom call with your mentor, where you’ll dive deeper into your goals and devise a plan to achieve them.

3. Message your Mentor anytime

Message your mentor whenever, and receive a response within 24 hours, 6 days a week.

4. Dive into The Mastery Program content

Your mentor will support you at every stage of the Mastery Program! Start the program and follow the lessons in the order we have set out for you.

5. Connect

Stay connected with your Milan Art community!

6. Get Feedback

Get real-time feedback and specific critique in monthly one-on-one Zoom calls with your mentor and accelerate your progress.

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Meet our Team

Coaches & Mentors

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Casey Wakefield

Mentor Manager & Milan Art Mentor

Casey Wakefield completed the Milan Art Institute Mastery Program in 2018. While enrolled in the program, she fell in love with the creative process and abstract paintings. During that time, she found her voice and now creates color impressions in abstract form through contemplative transformation of color, drips, and marks onto canvas with mixed media and oil.

As a mentor, Casey enjoys sharing her experiences, tips, and encouraging students to accomplish their goals and dreams of becoming a professional artist.
 

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Brie Bordeaux

Coach Manager & Milan Art Mentor

Brie has been exploring the creative arts her whole life. Never wanting to be confined to one thing she kept searching for who she was and what she could show the world. It’s through the Art of Mixed Media that she found her true identity, a place where she can be completely herself and free from any boundaries or limitations. Her art is a mix of abstract realism, urban pop art and a bit of fiery emotions all mixed into one. As a Mentor Brie is determined to help her students find their truest selves and bring their creative passions to life!
 

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Rita Vicari

Milan Art Mentor

Rita has been creating as long as she remembers. Her art took different forms – from poetry and dance choreography she found her way to painting. Rita graduated the Mastery program in 2019 and has been a professional artist since. As a mentor Rita tries to find a unique approach to each student helping them to uncover all the possibilities and abilities each one of them holds. Encouraging and supporting along the way but going to the core of each student’s voice Rita helps students to find unique ideas and ways to execute them.
 
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Heather Bailey

Milan Art Mentor

Heather Bailey is a creative powerhouse. She is a full-time professional artist, a patented inventor, and a mother of three. With an extensive career in surface design and product design since 2000, Heather joined the on-site Mastery Program in 2017 to expand her creative arena into fine-art painting. Heather’s enthusiasm for art is contagious. As a mentor, Heather offers thoughtful, precise feedback and well-grounded, real-world advice for building a thriving career in the arts. She is eager to bolster you with love, moral support, and a clear path forward as you embrace this life-changing program, and achieve your dream.
 
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Asia DeVore

Milan Art Mentor

Asia has been expressing herself through art from a young age and attended the Milan Art Institute, on-site, in 2017 where she was introduced to a new world of creative freedom and skill that ignited her burning passion to create full-time. Asia's work conveys a duality of light and dark, raw and refined, striking and soft aesthetic that invites the viewer into a captivating and intentional moment of self-reflection. To communicate her visions, Asia uses a mixed media approach, utilizing an array of mark-making, drips, and brushstrokes to project the atmospheric energy before refining her work with oil paint. Asia's studio is located in the greater Phoenix area and her goal as a mentor is to empower other artists to realize their true voice, in confidence, to bravely share their unique perspective on canvas in faith that the rare offerings will assuredly change the world one painting at a time.
 

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Tanya Aubut

Milan Art Mentor

Tanya is a french-Canadian based artist. From a young age, she was initiated into art and always loved creating. She graduated from the online Mastery Program in December of 2020 and has been a professional artist since then. Tanya's creative process is mainly focused on mixed media techniques. With her work, she wants to make you feel powerful and limitless when it comes to being your true self. As a Mentor, Tanya wants to encourage artists to push their limits and experiment as much as possible to discover their unique voice! She enjoys connecting with people, sharing experiences, and helping them during their life-changing art journey.
 
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Daree Johnson

Customer Service Director at Milan Art and Mentor

Daree Johnson is a professional artist who graduated from the Milan Art Institute in 2019. She grew up pursuing creativity in every way she could, but ultimately her heart settled on painting as a career. Daree’s artwork captures the beauty of the world with dreamy pastels and rainbow colors. She is currently a mentor for the Milan Art Institute where she strives to encourage students to be true to themselves, discover and know their worth, while finding the confidence to share their art with the world.
 

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Nicolette van den Hadelkamp

Milan Art Mentor

Nicolette is an artist living in the Netherlands. After some experiences and lessons about love and herself, she felt exhausted from life. Nicolette started elevating herself, giving up everything that weighs her down. That is where she found her way back to art. Nicolette is passionate about expressing her strength, softness, and healing experiences in her art, to inspire others to see their own potential and strength. As a Mentor, she is just as passionate about guiding students on their journey to unveil their potential and purpose in art and life.
 

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Ritika Aurora

Milan Art Mentor

Ritika Aurora has always been creative and art was her first love. She found herself through her art and redefined what life meant for her. After graduating from the Mastery Program in 2019 she wanted other women to realize the potential/possibilities life can offer if you are brave enough to work for it. She wants her art to make the viewer feel the strength within themselves and inspire them to reach for their dreams. As a mentor, Ritika wants to help her students realize their true potential and pushes them to experiment and find their unique style and themselves through art.

 
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Abby Bradford

Milan Art Mentor

Mixed media artist Abby Bradford who graduated from the program in 2019 brings each painting to life with lots of texture, bold brush strokes, and vibrant colors. She lets each painting evolve into what it wants to be letting her imagination take over. Abby is seeking transformation within one’s self to go out and change the world, having her collectors feel a sense of empowerment and confidence to be themselves completely.

“As a Mentor, I encourage my students to always be themselves and not be afraid of expressing that through art and to the world. I love giving that extra push when needed and providing helpful tips, feedback, and support.”
 
 

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Briana Hume

Milan Art Mentor

A lifelong art-fanatic, Briana has spent years honing her skills and, after graduating the Mastery Program in 2020, has become a full-time professional artist. Briana’s artistic style is full of symbolic imagery, combining refined portraiture with abstract elements. She is passionate about connecting with people on an emotional level and inspiring them to pursue their own unique and beautiful visions. She warmly believes that everyone has something incredible to share and only needs to find the courage and dedication in order to be able to share it with the world. Briana deeply enjoys sharing her knowledge with others and firmly believes that anyone with enough passion, diligence and openness can successfully pursue their dreams.
 

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Dafni Milan

Milan Art Experiences Director & Mentor

Dafni Milan Lynde has been a mentor for 2 years. She grew up surrounded by artists and has always appreciated the community aspect of being an artist. Dafni is a professional artist herself and has been selling her work for the past 5 years. She values freedom, individuality, and independence, while still believing it is important to grow and learn from one another. With her mentoring, she pushes you to be your best self while allowing you to develop and grow naturally.
 

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Ceci Wehncke

Milan Art Mentor

Ceci is a professional artist, her art studio is located in Guatemala City. She loves the opportunity she has to touch Lives through her art, expressing real feelings, and transparency. Ceci graduated from Milan Art institute in 2019. Being able to support students in their own art journey has been an amazing experience.

“I really enjoy walking by their side and helping them find their unique voice and style.”
 

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Eva Bratopoulou

Milan Art Mentor

Eva Bratopoulou is a professional artist living and working on Spetses island in Greece.
Her artwork feels mysterious, magical, feminine, and dreamy with a spiritual sense.
In 2019 she graduated from the Milan Art Institute Mastery Program.

She has a growth mindset, she believes in continuous learning and she is seeking nonstop new knowledge and skills that she wants to share with her students.
Since 2011 Eva has participated in 25 collective art exhibitions and has presented 6 solo exhibitions. Collectors from all over the country and abroad have bought her artworks.

“I wish to inspire people to discover their inner truth, to sink into their deepest thoughts and feelings, to say “Yes” to their destiny, and reach their full potential in order to live a life full of wonders. I would be honored to walk this magical Art journey together!”
 

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Alannah Anderson

Director of Customer Experience at Milan Art & Mentor

Alannah Anderson is an Australian creative living in Oklahoma City with 25 years in the business of design & branding. Since Graduating The Mastery Program in 2021, Alannah left her full-time corporate design job to step into her passion as an independent Professional Artist. Alannah is passionate about the Milan Art Community and helping more artists achieve success through the Mastery Program.

“I am so inspired by the power of the Mastery Program, the connection that it gives artists to their deepest self through art, and the relationships made through authentic support.”
 

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Nick Gould

Milan Art Coach & Mentor

My name is Nick Gould, I’m a professional artist and coach/mentor for Milan art institute. I always wanted to be an artist growing up, but gravitated towards sports because it’s what I was good at, art didn’t come naturally to me. After high school I decided I wanted to learn how to draw and become a tattoo artist after getting a tattoo that really changed my perspective on how impactful art can be. Drawing led to painting, and a brush just felt like home to me. That was in 2013 and I haven’t looked back since. My goal as an artist is to remind people of their worth, and instill a sense of self belief and determination in them while doing the same for myself. Remember, your best is always enough. 

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Briana Zierman-Felix

Milan Art Coach & Mentor

From a young age Bri knew she was born to be an artist. By fate she took the Mastery Program, graduating in 2021 and being a full-time professional artist since. Through the program she not only found her voice as an artist, but found herself. A once homeless teen who never gave up on her dreams, she uses this fire of overcoming to paint symbols of strength and gratitude. Along with running her own gallery, Bri is extremely passionate about helping students take the first steps toward turning their dreams into reality. She has experienced how life-changing this program is, giving her an energetic approach to sharing any feedback, advice, and encouragement you may need. She aims to help you find a confidence in yourself that carries throughout the program and into your professional career!
 

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Elmira Solo

Milan Art Coach & Mentor

Elmira Solo is a multi-talented artist and a coach. The Bachelor's degree in Applied Arts has laid a sturdy foundation for her creative journey. With nearly 19 years of immersion in the animation industry, Elmira has honed her skills and expertise in the intricate art of visual storytelling. Her passion for fine arts led her to undertake the Mastery Program, where she delved into her personal artistic expression and traditional painting for the first time. Drawing from her extensive experience in animation and her transformative journey through the Mastery Program, Elmira brings a unique blend of technical proficiency and artistic insight to her coaching and mentoring endeavors. With a commitment to nurturing emerging talents and fostering creative excellence, Elmira is dedicated to guiding aspiring artists towards realizing their full potential and achieving their artistic dreams.
 

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Flo Mena

Milan Art Coach & Mentor

Flo Mena is an accomplished artist and advocate for creative expression. With a Bachelor's degree in architecture, she decided it was time to pursue her dream of becoming a full-time artist and entered the Mastery Program in 2020. Flo's journey has been shaped by a deep passion for artistic exploration and self-discovery. From her early experiences with art therapy to her studies in digital art, illustration, and ceramics, Flo's diverse background informs her unique approach to creativity. Drawing inspiration from nature, travel, and cinematic storytelling, Flo's art serves as a powerful medium for personal and emotional expression. Through mixed media, she channels her experiences into captivating visual narratives, inspiring others to embrace their authentic selves. Committed to fostering creativity and empowerment, Flo continues to push the boundaries of artistic expression, guiding others on their own creative journeys with compassion and insight.

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Lisa Cunningham

Milan Art Coach & Mentor

Lisa is a Scottish-based professional artist and Milan Art Institute Mastery Graduate of 2022.

She had a young start in life as a painter. Her gran was a brilliantly eccentric, creative powerhouse who loved to oil paint and, together, they would tirelessly sketch and paint every chance they got. Her gran taught her madly curious granddaughter everything that she had managed to teach herself from second-hand art books and old tv shows.

Lisa also has a love of ancient history, is an avid bookworm, poetry lover and Mother Nature enthusiast, deriving her inspiration from all of the above. She hails from a coven of curiosity and harbours a thirst for knowledge and continuous learning, especially out-with the realms of the norm, which was what drew her attention to the Milan family. Their anti-art-school approach resonated deeply with Lisa’s anti-establishment energy and rebellious disposition.

Usually found floating between her rented studio space where she creates larger scale pieces during the day, different venues around Scotland teaching art workshops to newbie painters, and at her smaller home studio by night, Lisa creates as often as time will allow at her first ever love in this life, wielding a paintbrush as her preferred weapon of choice.

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Stephanie Linden

Milan Art Coach & Mentor

Stephanie Linden comes from a family of artists and artisans. Art has been a lifelong passion and after a full career as a physician she felt compelled to pursue her artistic dreams. After a long hiatus she began showing her work again in 2019. She is a graduate of the Milan Art Institute and is enjoying her life as a professional artist.She has a gift for using color and light and showing a sensitivity towards her subject matter. She uses dreamlike images to show the realms of possibility.She splits her time between her primary studio in Sarasota, FL and her summer studio in Farmington Hills, MI.
 

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Braighlee Rainey

Milan Art Coach & Mentor

Braighlee is a full-time artist based in the Reno/Tahoe area. For years, she sought a deeper connection with her own body and mind, driven by the confusion many young girls experience, including body shame and a sense of powerlessness. This quest led her on a transformative journey, allowing her to explore divine femininity, her own strength and power as both a human and a woman, and how these elements interact to create the balance essential for confidence and leadership.

She creates feminine abstract-realism portraits and figures using luscious and rich oil paints. Her work reflects the colorful, playful, sensual, and free aspects of being a woman, while also embracing the more masculine qualities of strength and grounding, which are crucial for confidence and boldness in life. Braighlee graduated from the Milan Art Institute in 2022 and spent a spring semester in Italy learning portraiture. She now paints in a studio she built in her backyard, accompanied by her dog Little Bear, with a view of her garden.


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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mastery Program included in Mastery Mentoring?

No, the Mastery Program is not included in the price of the Mastery Mentoring Student and Graduate subscriptions. With Mastery Mentoring Pro you get access to Group Mentoring, Personal Mentoring, and the Art Club Pro Library, which has fantastic courses such as Oil Painting Essentials, Portrait Painting Essentials, Drawing Essentials, and more. However, if you want to become a professional artist, the Art Club Pro Library is not a substitute for the Mastery Program. 

Is the Mastery Program part of Art Social?

The Mastery Program is now powered by the Art Social Platform, created by its founders at Milan Art. 

If I joined the Mastery Program without a Mentor can I get one now?

Yes! If you joined the Mastery Program, you can add (at any stage) group mentoring or personal mentoring by choosing which Mastery Mentoring package best suits your needs. 

I'm not in the Mastery Program, can I still have a Mentor?

Yes! Our Professional Artist Mentors are available to support you in your journey even if you are not a Mastery Student. 

I'm a graduate of the Mastery Program, can I still have a Mentor?

Yes! Our Professional Artist Mentors are available to support you in your journey even if you have been through the Mastery Program and graduated!

If I finished the Mastery Program but don't quite have my website done and didn't officially "graduate", can I still be a part of the graduate mentoring group?

Yes! Absolutely! This group is designed for artists just like you. The information and guidance in this group will help with your website or any other marketing needs. A graduation certificate is not required. 

If I finished the Mastery Program and I want to switch to the graduate group, how do I do that?

Switching groups is easy! Just contact Customer Support at  and ask them to switch your access.



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In The Mastery Program, you'll enjoy group coaching sessions and connect with fellow students globally through our social learning platform, Milan Art (formerly Art Social). This exclusive space fosters collaboration, allowing you to share insights and support each other throughout your artistic journey. Discover artists NEAR you and all over the world to form valuable professional connections. Join the waitlist and become part of a vibrant community committed to artistic growth and collaboration!

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