Professional Artist Mentorship

Business Mentorship for Serious Visual Artists

With Deb Chaney

 
 

Build a Sustainable Art Career — Not Just Sell a Painting

You’ve developed your creative voice. You’re making work. You know you’re capable of more.

But many talented artists stay stuck in unpredictable sales, scattered opportunities, lack of clarity, or trying to figure everything out alone.

This professional artist mentorship is for creatives ready to grow their careers with greater clarity, confidence, and strategic direction.

I help artists move from inconsistent momentum into repeatable systems that support both their creativity and livelihood.

  • Strategic mentorship grounded in real-world artist experience.

  • Personalized guidance tailored to your unique goals and stage of growth.

  • Practical business education to help you build a sustainable art career.

This is strategic, mentorship for artists ready for their next level.

Who This Mentorship Is For

This mentorship is for visual artists who are already creating consistently and are ready to grow professionally.

You may be a fit if you want to:

  • Turn your art practice into a sustainable business

  • Create multiple income streams from your existing work

  • Learn how to license artwork professionally

  • Pursue grants, exhibitions, residencies, and commissions

  • Reduce overwhelm and gain clear direction

  • Build systems that create momentum and consistency

Whether you are emerging, mid-career, or established but ready for expansion, this work is designed to meet you where you are.

Outcomes We Can Create

Every artist’s path is unique, but common results include:

  • Clear business strategy and next steps

  • Renewed confidence and professional direction

  • New income opportunities from artwork you’ve already created

  • Better systems for outreach, submissions, and follow-through

  • More consistent revenue and less financial stress

  • Stronger positioning in the marketplace

  • Greater focus, momentum, and accountability

  • A long-term plan for sustainable artistic success

My goal is to help you leverage your talent intelligently so your art can support your life.

Why Work With Deb Chaney

I’m a professional visual artist with over 25 years of real-world experience navigating the art world strategically and building multiple streams of income from my creative work.

My experience includes:

  • Canada Council for the Arts grant recipient

  • Six-figure public art installation

  • Artwork placed in commercial and hospitality spaces including Hilton Hotels

  • Licensed work on major platforms including Hulu and Netflix

  • Featured in The Vancouver Sun, The Georgia Straight, and Where Women Create Magazine

  • Numerous paid exhibitions, residencies, and commissions

In addition to selling my original artwork, I’ve personally built income streams through:

  • Licensing

  • Public Art

  • Grants

  • Art Rentals

  • Commissions

I teach artists how to create aligned revenue streams from their work — not rely on one-and-done sales alone.

Private one-on-one Mentorship

This is private, customized support designed around your specific goals, stage, and opportunities. Your mentorship includes:

  • Private 1:1 sessions in-person if you're local (Gabriola / Nanaimo area) or via video from anywhere worldwide.

  • Ongoing email support between sessions for questions, guidance, momentum, and accountability.

  • Custom strategy based on your goals — we’ll create your unique ‘Flight Plan’ that maps out and brings clarity to the key areas of your artistic business.

  • Professional insight - The process includes strategic support, helping. you creating systems and clear actionable next steps that respects both your unique approach, your art and your lifestyle.

This is personalized mentorship built for real progress.


How Intake Works

Step 1: Complete the Mentorship Application

Let's first determine whether this mentorship is the right next step for you and I want to ensure that anyone I work with receives meaningful value and support.

If you are interested in exploring mentorship, please begin by completing the application below. This allows me to learn more about your goals, challenges, and where you are in your artistic journey.

Mentorship Application

Step 2. If it feels like a strong fit for both of us, I'll invite you to schedule a one-on-one strategy session.