Homemaker, Retired Care Giver
Weekly group mentoring to help you create portraits so stunning you'll hear,
"Wow!
You did THAT?!"
Do you wish you had a real-time feedback on your portraits?
- You know something is off, but you can't pinpoint what is is or how to fix it.
- You start your art project but then get overwhelmed or loose motivation to complete it.
- You long to be coached through road blocks and see serious growth in your artistic capabilities.
You can put an end to those frustrations and fulfill your dream of consistently draw brilliant portraits.
You just need:
- A great art coach
- A supportive community
"I've known a lot of teachers and Carey's exceptional.
She can
break it down into small bits and give you a path to
go down and make sure you stick to that path."
retired radiologist
Meet your art coach that can take your skills from
mediocre to exceptional: Carey Alvez
I understand the desire to leave your mark on the world through your art.
And your longing to master the skills that will take your art from good to great.
I also understand the frustration of being taught by an artist who is talented, but lacks the teaching skills to help you get better and better.
And fighting it out on your own is a long windy path filled with ditches and potholes ... and little success.
Over decades of studying art in Europe from academic to private institutions and at the Academy of Realist Art, I give you the very best of what I've learned so you can create as beautifully as I can - in a lot less time.
Introducing meet and critique
Weekly live mentoring sessions + community
to take your art skills to the next level
Produce your best work.
Real time feedback on what does and doesn't work and instructions on how to fix it so you are blown
away by what you've created.
Complete your art projects.
Accountability to help you get traction on your project and inspiration to keep it going until it's
done.
Up-level your art skills faster.
No more scrolling through social media to figure things out. Ask your questions and get instant
answers that you can
apply immediately.
Be part of a community of art learners.
These groups are made up of people who love to learn, who want to master their art skills and are
willing to put in the work. They're inspiring, insightful and supportive.
If you're ready to move toward your dream of leaving a legacy with your stunning art,
join Meet &
Critique to get:
- Weekly 2.5 hrs. Zoom call in groups of 10 or less
- Access to my entire, ever growing, library of Patreon courses
- Professional advice on how to take your art project to greatness
- Accountability to help you eliminate procrastination and complete your projects
- Solutions to problems just by learning and listening to others
- Conversations that inspire new avenues to explore
- Community of eager-to-learn artists like you
- Session recording so you can view and review at your convenience
How does Meet & Critique works?
1.
Choose your day
Drawing mentoring occurs every Wednesday from 6:30 PM EST.
2.
Register
Enrol for a single block of 4 weeks to work on a specific project, or enrol longer for regular support.
Includes access to my entire, ever growing, Patreon library of courses.
3.
Details are emailed
Once you register, you will be sent an email with the Zoom link, password and class details.
4.
Send Your Questions
Email me a clear photo of your work and the reference image your are working from along with your questions.
5.
Be Coached
Approximately 15 min. is allotted per student with maximum 10 students per group.
6.
Students Rotated Weekly
The name list is rotated weekly to avoid the same students waiting at the end of the queue every week.
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Carey's system works. I'm pretty happy doing my thing and thinking "Oh this is so great", and she is like "You're a little baby crawling. You have no idea yet that you can run a marathon."
Silvana P. - drawing and painting student since 2019
mother of 6 and Real Estate Stager
There are times when I feel the pressure. But then I remember, as Carey always says, it's one step at a time.Just work on the one thing and ignore everything else in the picture. She's very encouraging that way.
Student Ambar A. - Charcoal master copy -
Empty-nester mom and world traveler
Commonly Asked Questions
How many people are in a group?
The maximum number of students is limited to 10.
We have also found that the group sessions are by far the best as students have expressed how much they are learning by watching others. Many issues are universal and other students inspire ideas of their own. It's a much richer learning environment.
How long is each critique?
Each critique averages about 15 minutes.
I also rotate the roster so the same people are not waiting to the end at each week.
What if I miss a session?
Most people let me know ahead of time if they are not able to attend and we can adjust the price to the number of weeks you can attend, however there are no carryovers.
Can I bring my own work even if I'm not enrolled in one of your courses?
Sorry but no. The critiques are based on the principles I teach in my courses, therefore, we are focused on those methods and we are all on the same page.
Can I get a refund?
If you attend one of sessions and decide it's not for you just let us know and we will give you a full refund.
You can also check out one of my sample critiques before you enroll.
Can I still get my work critiqued if I cannot attend the meeting?
Yes, just send in your image as you would normally do and I will include it on the slide show and critique it, like if you are there with the others.
You can then watch the Class Zoom Session later at your convenience.
What if I paid for several sessions and something comes up and I can't attend them?
If an unexpected turn of events prevents you from attending, we can refund you the missed class/es or credit you towards the next session when you are ready to step back in.
Just talk to us directly to work out the details.
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Testimonials and Sample Meet & Critique
It feels good. There's been a big change in what I was doing five years ago compared to now."
Student Cathy B. - Family Portrait -
Retired School Teacher
Carey actually knows how to teach so that people can duplicate what she can do.
She's
bar none. The best. There isn't anyone that can teach you as quickly as Carey can.
Student Connie M. - Family Portrait -
Stay Home Mom of 8