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Mentoring & coaching programs
Hi! I'm Sandy McDermott, field artist for 30+ years and instructor of Field Sketching for almost as long.This page is a VIP list for people who are interested in my mentor programs, virtual and in-person.Join the VIP group here for early access to my programs by leaving your name and email address below. You can add comments or questions, too.NOTE: the year 1 and year 2 Field Sketching programs are currently on hold. If you want to know if/when they will return, drop your name/email here.I will happily reach out asap. ☺️
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What a recent student has said:
"My drawing skills have improved massively, as has my comfort with using watercolors. The biggest change, however, is my attention to the detail of things I never used to notice. Like how many petals there are on a flower, when things around me start to bloom, and the shapes and shades of landscapes, etc. The observation practice of this course has noticeably made its way into how I experience my neighborhood, town, etc. I once said there isn’t much to look at most of the year. That sounds a bit silly to me now. Everything seems worth examining these days.~Melanie*_
About Me
My field sketching practice informs everything I do as an Artist, Instructor, and Writer.Art and nature have been part of my life in varying ways since childhood. After a few years flipping between art and biology as an undergrad, I found my way to Natural Science Illustration and never looked back.Teaching others to connect with the natural world through direct observation and journaling brings me as much joy as my personal art practice does.With a focus on "process" rather than always completing finished works, I am teaching skills that apply to anything you want to sketch.You know the old adage..."Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime"? That's what I aim to do.Join me for a year of coaching your own practice.
What I most appreciate… is that I am more observant of the natural world around me, whether it is in my backyard, on my commute to work, or out in nature.” ~Amy_
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