1:1 Mentoring and Coaching

Sometimes You Just Need An Experienced Eye

“I think that was the most useful hour I’ve spent this year,”
— Shay Parsons, mixed media fine artist

I help artists and makers to see their work and their business more clearly, through a professional, gallery-informed lens.

To understand what’s working, what might be holding them back, and what to do next.

If you’re feeling unsure about your direction, questioning whether you’re ready, or simply too close to your own work to judge it objectively, a 1:1 session can bring clarity very quickly.

In our session, we can:

  • Explore your portfolio
  • Review your brand, website or social media
  • Talk through where you are now, and where you want to get to
  • Identify what’s missing — and what to focus on next

You’ll leave with a clear sense of where you stand, what matters most right now, and what to do next.

The kind of clarity that has people saying, “that’s exactly what I needed.”

Sessions can be a one-off conversation, or part of a longer period of support as you work towards a specific goal.

1:1 Session – £95 (Zoom) / £105 (in person)
A focused 60-minute session, often all that’s needed to gain clarity and direction.
You’ll also receive notes or a recording afterwards, along with any relevant follow-up.

The kind of session people describe as “the most useful hour I’ve spent this year.”

Three Session Series – £325
For those who’d like more support or are working towards a specific goal.
Includes one 90-minute session and two 60-minute sessions, allowing time to reflect, refine and build momentum.

In-person sessions are available in Cornwall, Devon, Bristol or London. Travel costs may apply depending on location.

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What Others Say

“The Gallery Success Course has been truly transformative for me. It gave me the confidence to approach galleries professionally, and the results have been wonderful. From my very first outreach, I received brilliant feedback and was invited to exhibit straight away. The course made the whole process feel far more comfortable and achievable. I’m so grateful for this course, and I couldn’t recommend it more!"
AA, Visual Artist
"Elaine's course and the additional 1:1 I had with her were so useful in enabling me to understand the aims and objectives of gallery owners and how I might best present myself to them with the best advantage. It made me feel a lot more confident to talk to gallery owners in the future."
AB, Visual Artist
“I cannot recommend Elaine enough. Elaine has vast experience, she broke down my fears and her course is full of useful tips. Elaine offers valuable insight and a common sense approach to working with galleries. She explained what helps make the difference in being taken seriously and building professional working relationships with galleries. I have since been working with two galleries and have just completed my first solo show where I sold eight paintings. Elaine genuinely cares for you as an artist. I feel less afraid of contacting galleries and my approach is professional. It's the little things that make a world of difference. Thank you, Elaine.”
SH Visual Artist
“I found it really useful to get more of an understanding from a gallery’s perspective. This has really helped my confidence. It helped me get a clearer sense of how to prepare myself when approaching a gallery. There were specific tools I could use, and more importantly an understanding of what a gallery would be looking for from me. I’ve just recently approached some galleries to see if they can place my jewellery and two have said yes, they would love to. They were both very complimentary of the email I sent. One said it was very professional and not something they often received. What a great first step! Thank you so much for the information and the confidence boost.”
RK Jeweller
“I found this course invaluable: how to get 'gallery ready'; how to research and approach appropriate galleries and how to work with galleries. The course was broken down into short sessions making it accessible and achievable. I also found the one-to-one really helpful - having a gallery owner critique my work, website and instagram. I highly recommend this course to anyone wanting to exhibit in galleries.”
JW, Ceramicist
“I found this course very helpful. Elaine gives a very clear and concise step by step walk through of preparing for gallery representation, covering so many aspects to consider. I liked her care and attention to detail, and her reassuring and common sense approach. I also found my 1-to-1 session very helpful, with sensitive feedback from Elaine.”
CF, Visual Artist