AWAKEN

You might be here if:  
-You’re returning to art after a break or starting fresh
-You feel excited but unsure where to begin  
-You want to make art without pressure or expectations  
 

Support that helps most:  
-Low-pressure lessons  
-Short, encouraging practices  
-Gentle structure and permission to explore

STABILIZE

You might be here if:
- You’re making art regularly  
-You want your work to feel stronger and more intentional  
-You’re curious about techniques, color, and fundamentals  

Support that helps most:  
-Technique-based courses  
-Workshops and focused lessons  
-Guided practice with clear instruction

What to focus on now:  
-Learning how materials behave  
-Finishing pieces and seeing improvement
 - Strengthen fundamentals like value, color, and composition
- Practice techniques consistently - Finish pieces instead of hopping between ideas
- Notice what’s improving (even quietly)

Helpful support for this stage:
- Technique-based courses (Pastel Techniques, ,Color Theory, etc.) Focused workshops

CONFIDENCE

You might be here if:
-You’re creating consistently, but sometimes feel stuck or unsure  
-You want feedback and encouragement while you work  
-You crave rhythm, confidence, and momentum  

Support that helps most:  
-Live, hands-on working time  
-Real-time feedback and encouragement  
-A supportive space to ask questions while creating

What to focus on now:  
-Showing up to your art regularly  
 - Create on a regular rhythm that feels sustainable
- Work through the awkward middle of a piece
- Ask questions and get feedback while you work
- Build confidence through repetition and support

Helpful support for this stage:
- Weekly Virtual Art Class
- Creative Journey Membership

FLUENCY

You might be here if:
-You’re ready to share, sell, apply, or take your art more seriously
-You want clarity around portfolios, pricing, or commissions  
-You’re craving structure and guidance, not guesswork

Support that helps most:  
- Personalized mentorship
- Accountability and clear goals  
- Strategic guidance tailored to you

What to focus on now:  
- Clarify your goals (portfolio, commissions, applications, next steps)
- Build or refine a focused body of work
- Learn pricing, presentation, and professional practices
- Create structure and accountability

Helpful support for this stage:
-Creative Compass: Professional Prep Mentorship

CREATIVE MOMENTUM

You might be here if:
- You trust your voice and creative process
- You’re building a sustainable, fulfilling creative life  
- You’re refining, expanding, or mentoring others

Support that helps most:  
- Advanced mentorship or retreats
- Select opportunities and collaborations
- Continued creative nourishment

What to focus on now:  
- Long-term growth and sustainability - Refining your body of work  
- Choosing opportunities that align with your values
- Refine your voice and body of work
- Build sustainability and balance into your creative life
- Give back through mentorship, teaching, or community

Helpful support for this stage:
- Retreats
- Advanced mentorships