Art Mentoring is a partnering relationship with artists within the context of their work. I assist artists in connecting their emotional and psychological issues through their art with the hopes of increasing their productivity and to restore or maintain a life balance. My clients have included musicians, visual artists, architects, writers and individuals of all vocations who desire to explore their creative abilities.

Mentoring is less intense interpersonally than formal counseling and gives me the flexibility to accept clients for mentoring with whom I have had some personal history. Should central issues arise through the course of our work that are more counseling oriented, I will provide a referral. Along with individualized mentoring, I also host an artist group called "The Fine Arts Struggle" that meets periodically throughout the year. My desire for developing this mentoring concept arose from my own artistic life and the years I spent on the road.

Whether you are a touring musician, painter or writer, I welcome you to contact me to discuss whether this would be helpful. My fees are $80 per session (sliding scale available).

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