Artist Mentoring
WORK WITH ME
Navigating your visual arts practice can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. With over 10 years of experience creating and selling my own artwork, I help artists develop their practice, refine their style, and find ways to confidently share their work with the world. Whether you are aiming to grow creatively or prepare your art for sale, I provide guidance tailored to your goals.
HIGHLIGHTS ABOUT MY EXPERIENCE:
Sold artwork to collectors worldwide since 2014 through galleries, my website, and social media.
Owned and operated a commercial gallery and studio for 3 years, where I taught painting techniques to hundreds of adults.
Collaborated with businesses to provide original and printed artworks for interior design projects.
Designed and facilitated training programs in adult education and business settings.
Taught Visual Arts in high schools in both Canada and Australia.
Qualifications in secondary school education, adult learning and business training, along with specialised experience supporting youth with behavioural and emotional needs.
WITH ONE-TO-ONE MENTORING, I CAN HELP YOU:
Discover your passion in art
Develop your artistic style
Build confidence in your skills as an artist
Recognize where you may have challenges
Improve techniques and processes
Understand promotional methods and materials to advertise your brand
Improve your social media and website
Share your work in interesting and engaging ways
Approach public spaces to promote and sell your art
This is not about learning to paint the way I do.
My role is to guide you in developing your own style within your chosen subject matter.
This is not about learning to paint the way I do. My role is to guide you in developing your own style within your chosen subject matter. Being an artist means expressing how you see and experience the world, not copying or mimicking others. While learning techniques from artists you admire can be valuable, what matters most is discovering your own artistic voice. My aim is to help you uncover and strengthen your unique creative approach, and to apply proven business methods for sharing and selling your art.
Testimonial from Michelle Graham
“The foundation of my art practice was built with Tara Sage’s guidance, generosity, and belief in me. As both a teacher and a coach, she showed me not only how to create but how to build an art business—from the basics of pricing my work, to the importance of using good materials, to even learning how to edit videos on Instagram to share my process.
Tara has a deep knowledge of both art and teaching, and she shares it with clarity and calm authority. Her encouragement gave me the confidence I didn’t think I had to take the next step in my art journey.
I’ll always be grateful for her mentorship. Tara shaped not just how I make art, but how I value it, and how I share it with others.”
— Michelle Graham @theartofmichelleg
MENTORING OPTIONS
1-Week Mentoring Package
2 x 60 minute sessions
Are you seeking guidance to develop your art practice, refine your style, or gain a fresh perspective on your work? These sessions are designed to support you at any stage of your journey.
These two sessions provide a dedicated space to:
Review your artwork and identify strengths and areas for growth
Discuss your artistic goals and intentions
Receive actionable guidance on technique, composition, and presentation
Explore ways to share and sell your work confidently
Gain encouragement and motivation to continue creating
These sessions are focused on your individual needs, providing personalized feedback and practical advice to help you grow as an artist.
Whether you are looking to improve your skills, prepare for exhibitions, or simply gain an outside perspective, these mentoring sessions are designed to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
1-Month Mentoring Package
4 x 60 minute sessions
Ready to immerse yourself in a mentoring experience designed exclusively for you? Over three months, we will work together through personalised one-to-one sessions focused on artistic growth, accountability, and your individual creative direction.
This program includes:
Weekly video calls (4 sessions, 60 minutes each)
Weekly accountability assignments to support ongoing progress
Email correspondence for guidance and encouragement between sessions
Constructive artwork feedback to strengthen your skills and personal style
A review of your social media and online presence to help you share your work with confidence and clarity
Evaluation and development of an effective pricing model for your art and products
Practical tips and recommendations to help you stay aligned and motivated
Kind, supportive guidance tailored specifically to your goals
By the conclusion of the program, you will have a clearer vision for your practice, practical strategies for continued improvement, and renewed confidence in developing your art and presenting it to the world.
3-Month Coaching Package
12 x 60 minute sessions
Ready to fully invest in your artistic practice and accelerate your growth? This three-month mentoring program offers a deeper level of guidance, accountability, and transformation for artists who are committed to expanding their skills, confidence, and professional presence.
This program includes:
Weekly video calls (12 sessions, 60 minutes each)
Personalised goal mapping and progress tracking to help you stay on course
Focused artistic and career development, planning, and reflection
In-depth artwork critiques with thoughtful recommendations to refine your voice and technique
Tailored assignments designed to stretch your creativity and build consistency
Email support for questions, encouragement, and clarification between sessions
Practical insight and feedback on your online presence, messaging, and audience engagement
Resources, prompts, and recommendations to enrich your practice and maintain momentum
Evaluation and development of an effective pricing model for your art and products
Kind and supportive guidance tailored to your goals
By the end of this program, you will have a stronger professional foundation, measurable progress toward your goals, an elevated understanding of your creative direction, and the self-assurance to step forward in your art career with clarity and purpose.
This experience is ideal for artists seeking meaningful growth, accountability, and a supportive partner in their development.