“Your advice and encouragement have been so helpful – thank you for creating this mentorship program. It is single-handedly the best thing I have ever done for myself as an artist.”

“Throughout my mentorship I set career and technical goals and was able to achieved them. Our monthly phone meetings helped keep me accountable for the work that I set out to do. With Kristy’s guidance and support, I created a body of cohesive paintings that I’m proud of; was accepted into a gallery of my choice and into two major shows; my paintings won awards, and some of them even sold!”

“Within the first month of beginning the online mentoring program my technical and professional skills grow exponentially.  It is a tremendous benefit having the support and learning how to navigate the art world from a talented successful artist.

“Kristy’s Mentorship Program far exceeded my expectations. Her critiques of my paintings helped me improve my skills and learn what to watch out for to bring my paintings to the next level. I now regularly show in exhibitions, and I’ve even won awards for my work! With Kristy’s encouragement I applied for the chance (and was accepted) to be in a show in my home town. Kristy even suggested I contact the Mayor to request he allow me to paint his portrait as part of the exhibit. He agreed and this lead to the show being covered on a local TV show. I would highly recommend Kristy’s Mentorship Program to any artist looking to move forward and take the next steps in their artistic practice. I know for me, the time I have spent with Kristy helped me grow as an artist more than I could have imagined!”

“Kristy has a great eye especially with differentiating warm and cool colors. Her critiques were so helpful.  The art world can be very daunting and she has a way of demystifying it and helping you work on that aspect of your career. “

“Kristy Gordon transformed my passion for art into a career. With her guidance, I learned how to maneuver the NYC art scene so quickly, that in less than eight months I witnessed my dreams come to life. I am now painting with a better approach, being invited to exhibit in more shows than I can say yes to, and curating/organizing art exhibitions in NYC! Thank you Kristy!”

“Before I started Kristy’s mentoring program I was eager to bring my art to the next level but I needed help. I felt I was lacking a sense of direction, self confidence and the technical tools in order to find my style and personal voice. I found in Kristy a caring, competent, patient and respectful mentor, teacher and full fledged artist whose advice helped me navigate social media, supported me in hard times of self doubt and proved very helpful on a personal and technical level. “

“Kristy Gordon’s mentoring program has provided much needed focus and community to my efforts in creating a painting career. Kristy gives solid technical and professional advice on her website, from painting cast shadows to photographing your artwork. I love our monthly conversations and the group calls. Kristy has a positive, yet realistic attitude that helps to propel my goals forward.”

“I’ve always wanted to become a portrait artist and enter art shows.  I’ve found it difficult to learn to paint in the limited time I have with a family and a full time job.  That was until I started taking Kristy Gordon’s portrait painting class a year ago.  Kristy has a unique way of simplifying the painting process.  What had seemed to me a long difficult process is now clear and manageable. As part of the program Kristy led me through the process and in less than a year I’ve shown my art in 2 shows and am planning on entering a third!  I can’t even believe it’s really happening!  I now finally feel confident to say I’m an artist.  Kristy is the most encouraging and positive thinking instructor I’ve known. She has helped me gain the confidence I need to become an artist.”