
Group Mentorship
Get pro guidance on your personal project!
Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Duration: 8 weeks (4 sessions)
Begins: Oct 8th, 2023​ or Oct 15rd, 2023
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Sessions: Bi-weekly online sessions
Price: $695
Instructors: Clint & Diana Cearley
THIS CLASS IS FOR THOSE WHO:
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Have already finished studying the fundamentals
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Currently building illustrations for their portfolio
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Want to work on personal pieces but with pro guidance
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Need targeted image-specific feedback, not structured lessons
OVERVIEW
This class offers bi-weekly input on the art you submit; there's no set curriculum or foundational teaching like the other classes. Send in your art and we'll give our input on how to improve it, possible problems to avoid, and explanations on how to tackle difficult issues of your image. Drawovers and paintovers will be utilized as needed throughout the class in addition to plenty of time to talk with instructors and get your questions answered. Think of the class as a bi-weekly consult with pros on the image(s) of your choice. Feedback will be given during the live Zoom sessions, and in front of the other students.
It's up to you whether you choose to start a new piece at the beginning of the class and get feedback throughout its process, or whether you send in different images every week (or a mix between them).
To give plenty of time for each student, there are only 8 spots available per group. We are running two groups which are exactly the same except group 2 starts and ends one week later. This class does not have the usual midterm break week as it is bi-weekly by nature.
Please note that this class is not suitable for beginners and many intermediates. It is aimed for those who are preparing a portfolio to get professional work and those who are getting small gigs but want to level up their art. If your work often contains mistakes in anatomy, perspective, shading, values, or lighting, then this class isn't for you.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the best and take your art to the next level! Only 16 total spots available.
"I really enjoyed your class, I think you and Clint are great teachers, especially when you work together to teach the class. You both can offer different perspectives and various tips based on your individual experiences, so when you team up it’s really great! . . the PDFs, demos and exercises you guys provided I was able to learn a lot. ..thank you for everything you taught me!" -Miyuki (student)

SCHEDULE
GROUP 1: Sundays 3-5:30pm - Oct. 8, 22, Nov. 5 and 19
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GROUP 2: Sundays 3-5:30pm - Oct. 15, 29, Nov. 12 and 26
Note: Due to the national hour time change, sessions before Oct. 29 are at the GMT+1 timezone, and later lessons are in GMT.
We are running two groups this term. Both groups meet on Sundays but Group 2 starts and ends one week later. You'll see the dates above, and notice each is its own product in the store so be mindful which you choose.
HOW THE CLASS WORKS

WATCH THE LESSON
Join the bi-weekly Zoom session or watch the recording later. There will be opportunity to ask questions during the live sessions or submit them prior if you won't be able to attend live.
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CONTINUE THE PIECE OR NOT
If continuing to work on the same piece then implement the previous feedback and resubmit or choose a different piece for review. All uploads must be received no later than 48hrs before next session.
INSTRUCTORS

CLINT CEARLEY
Founder and Senior Instructor
Clint is an illustrator and concept artist who has worked on Magic: The Gathering, D&D, Smite, Artifact, and for companies such as ImagineFX, Simon & Schuster, and Scholastic. He served as a Senior Art Supervisor with Blizzard. Trained in traditional and digital media, Clint has fifteen years of experience teaching art and is the creator of the Swatches Youtube art channel.

DIANA CEARLEY
Co-Founder and Senior Instructor
Diana has created concept art and illustrations clients including Magic: The Gathering, Dungeons & Dragons, Hex Entertainment, Aethera RPG and has been featured in ImagineFX, and Infected by Art. Diana served as an instructor of digital painting, life drawing, character design, as well as the Director of Studies at Syn Studio Concept Art School.