CREATIVE KICK IN THE BOOTY!

What is Creative Kick in the Booty?

It’s got a funny name, doesn’t it? It was inspired by a little sign I have on my desk that says, “Get sh*t done.” Sometimes, the hardest part of “getting sh*t done” is taking that first step. Sometimes, you need a (loving) kick in the booty to get yourself out the door.

Creative Kick in the Booty is my version of one-on-one mentoring. It’s like having me as your personal creative cheerleader, always in your corner and coaching you to the next level with tough love and accountability.

For each person, ‘next level’ is going to mean something unique. For some, it could mean just starting out, and, for others, it could mean advancing in what you’ve already accomplished. In either case, we’ll be doing the deep work together. That’s what makes this really special. It’s not an out-of-the-box group program where everyone does the same, predetermined lesson each week. You are the only student, getting 100% of my attention. Each session revolves around you, and is tailored to meet your needs and your goals.

Are you ready to dig in deep and do the work? If so, read on!

What I can help you with

If you’ve got a visual art idea but are having trouble getting started, or, if you just feel stuck, I can help. I’ll lure you out of your creative rut, create structure and accountability, and move you closer to your goal. Along the way, I dig into my 20+ years of professional experience across art and design industries and pass along that knowledge and expertise to you. I can help you kick into high gear in creative projects like these and more:

• Developing a children’s illustration portfolio that art directors will love

• Developing a book dummy that can pique the interest of agents

• Getting started in an art practice or personal project

• Changing or pivoting your professional career in a more artsy direction

• Creating a fun and festive launch campaign for your children’s picture book

How it works and what you’ll get

I’ve had some influential mentors over my career, and I thought a lot about what made those relationships so special and transformative. It comes down to the thoughtfulness of their feedback, the honesty with which they shared their experiences, and the time they took to help me. I can’t give something like that to you in one session. It takes time, space for the work to be done, and more space to develop thoughts and questions. Creative Kick in the Booty happens over four sessions, over one month’s time. You get to decide how many months you want to invest in!

Here is what one month looks like:

• Four 45-minute private Zoom working sessions, one per week. Just you and me.

• Unlimited email access to me to deal with questions, feedback, and freak-outs between Zoom sessions

• A goal-setting framework to outline what you want to accomplish, which we’ll break into actionable steps to keep you moving forward each week

And, as a FREE bonus:

• One 20-minute post-mentorship accountability check-in on Zoom, as encouragement to keep your practice going

How you’ll know this is a fit for you

If this sounds like you, then you may be perfect for Creative Kick in the Booty:

• You have a specific creative art project in mind but need help with setting and meeting goals

• You are READY to work hard!

• You THRIVE on deadlines!

• You are willing to accept feedback, even if it’s tough to hear sometimes

• You want to be challenged to make your work better

• You want a creative cheerleader to support and guide you

• You appreciate humor (this is a must!)