1 on 1 Mentorship

I’m opening mentorships again soon (second week of July). Please sign up for the newsletter (at the very bottom of the page) to get notified. I’ll also provide a small discount!

For many artists that I know, it's tricky to stay motivated and accountable, especially when you're left on your own.

My goal in this updated mentorship program is to eliminate common obstacles that keep people from starting and finishing their work. With weekly meetings, assignments, and feedback sessions, I hope to provide you with a structure and guidance to push your work to the next level. These sessions are one-on-one video meetings on Google Meet/Zoom to improve areas most important to your progress. Every session will include paintovers, extensive feedback, and a discussion of how we can help you overcome your challenges As a preparation for this mentorship, I recorded demos (not voiced, just video) that you could watch on your own between sessions to revisit some concepts and techniques.

Over the past few years, I worked with many people and really loved the experience, especially seeing everyone grow and become such awesome artists. If you want to learn more, make sure to check the testimonials in both sections at the bottom!

How it works

We start each session by going through your work and assignments. I'll provide feedback and paintovers to show how we can improve it. After that, there is a dedicated topic and lecture and new homework!

I’d say it’s a 50/50 split, BUT we can prioritize feedback, paintovers, and focus mostly on your work; it’s your mentorship!

You also get access to a page with demos (video only), notes, and references for the assignments.

LOGISTICS:

Within 48 hours after purchase, I'll reach out to you to set up the day and time of the meetings. 

  • The session will be on Zoom every week, same day, same time. I'll be keeping sessions mostly during weekends and Fridays. If you can't join on Sat/Sun, that's OK! Please get in touch with me before purchasing to schedule a time that works for both of us.

  • Each week you'll get a new assignment that could fit into your schedule; ideally, you could have at minimum 4-6 hours each week to do new work.

  • I want to give you assignments that will be challenging and fun for you and perhaps allow you to use them or develop them further as portfolio pieces

  • I’ll be providing paintovers on your work and also demos during feedback sessions

  • To participate, you have to be 18 years or above

  • All sessions and materials are taught in English

  • Feedback and critiques are provided during sessions only, but you could show me WIP files during Midweek Catchup to get some quick general directions and feedback (more details below)

  • Resources: demos and more

    Between sessions, you could access Resource page. Here you'll find assignments, homework tips, PSD files with steps and layers, and also prerecorded demos, both real-time and time-lapses (all demos are video only, no audio).

  • Midweek Catchup calls

    Midweek Catchup is an additional weekly, 60mins long group call available for all artists currently enrolled in mentorships. Here you could get both quick feedback for your assignment and see how other artists work on their homework!

  • Continue learning after mentorship

    After finishing your mentorship, you'll still have access to all the materials from the Resource page for the next 60 days. You'll also get a short PDF with ideas on how to continue your growth as an artist.

Lesson plan

1. Limited colors: starting an image in an efficient (and fun!) way
2. Picking colors! And adding variation with a good idea behind it
3. Turning color studies into illustrations, concepts, and portfolio pieces
4. Light and color fundamentals and how to use them to refine your artwork

Extended:
5. Handling multiple images and developing new ideas fast
6. Making a portfolio and getting your work done

Options

  • 4 weeks, 90 mins each session; $999

    • 4 sessions

    • Access to all demos and materials from the old mentorship program

    • and! all the NEW demos and materials

    • midweek open calls for all participants

  • 6 weeks, 90 mins each session, $1299

    • 6 sessions

    • Access to all demos and materials from the old mentorship program

    • and! all the NEW demos and materials

    • midweek open calls for all participants

Testimonials

I really enjoy working with Slawek. The assignments are challenging yet fun, I have learnt a lot by doing them and from the thorough feedback and suggestions that I received from Slawek. This mentorship has definitely gave me an insight on what I could work on to bring my art to the next level.

Xin Ru Tan

Slawek is a fantastic mentor who really helped me to take my art to the next level. Slawek took note of my areas of interest and found a way to incorporate them into lessons and demos, and he delivered detailed feedback in a kind way that made me feel excited to keep producing work each week! I'd highly recommend the mentorship to anyone, whether it be people working in the industry or hobby artists hoping to gain some new knowledge.

Nick Chan

The mentorship really helped me develop how I think about light and colours and thanks to the feedback I was able to fix a lot of what I struggled with before. It was a great experience!

Miyuli

FAQs

  • Your mentorship could start usually within a week after we decide on the day and hour of the meetings. If you need extra time, a few days or an extra week, that's totally fine. Also, you could secure a spot in advance; please email me beforehand and I’ll keep that in my calendar :)

  • This mentorship program has no skill level requirements and is suited for beginners and more developed artists. Even though the longer options have more structure and include lessons, I'll gladly adjust this mentorship to your personal goals and skill level.

    I'm working on a PC with Adobe PS, but you could use any device and software you prefer. This is not a technical-heavy program by any means.

    There is homework each week, and if you want to maximize the potential of this mentorship, make sure you give yourself at least 4-6 hours to complete it. Of course, if you can dedicate more time (without burning yourself out in the process), that's even better.

  • Not really (unless you want exactly that)! I'm using a color bit like a springboard to cover all sorts of essential aspects of picture making; achieving clarity, making your image exciting for the viewer, getting strong composition, creating a sense of mood, etc. And if you're more interested in other topics, that's totally fine as well. And if you’re looking to push your portfolio, we can also mainly focus on that.

  • These mentorship sessions are very limited, and by joining, you're holding one of the potential spots someone else cannot take. When you're joining, I'm also committing to be available at a specific time and day every week for the duration of your mentorship, which means I have to say 'no' to both professional and personal plans. Also, I have to cover every purchase with processing fees (around 5%).

    So if you have any doubts if this mentorship is a good choice for you, before making a purchase, please go through all the information provided here and ask any questions at contact@slawekfedorczuk.com. I'll try my best to answer every email and be very honest if I can recommend this to you. And if not, I'll be glad to suggest some alternatives. Also, you could check my Instagram feed, where I have over 500 examples of my work, a couple of tutorials/process breakdowns, and posts with tips to give you some idea of how I like to approach art and teaching. And please check the testimonials :)

    Lastly, by the end of the day, I want you to have a good experience with this mentorship. So if you're not enjoying your time here, please let me know asap, and we will try to find the best solution.

  • In the past, I had some students that wanted only to use a mic; and that worked perfectly fine. So if this is the way that is more comfortable for you, it is totally OK with me!

See what artists from the program have to say:

  • Slawek is an ideal teacher. He addresses where you’ve been, where you are, and where you’re aiming to go as an artist. Aside from providing valuable insight into making believable color harmonies and creating engaging lighting scenarios, he also makes sure you feel supported regardless of where you are in your art journey. He goes above and beyond to address concerns about your work while being especially cognizant of common pitfalls artists fall into. If you want an extremely organized mentorship experience with a knowledgeable and empathetic industry professional, Slawek is the perfect mentor for you!

    Guillian Paguila

  • I felt fully supported throughout the mentorship with the combination of 1:1 sessions + mid-week group calls. Slawek really understood my struggles in painting environment and doing effective studies, and was able to teach me workflows which are not only digestible and fun, but also sustainable and catered to my strengths. The pacing of the lessons and assignments was also well-planned, as I felt very productive tackling different topics each week without feeling overwhelmed. If you are looking for a mentor who is kind, encouraging and relatable, I highly recommend Slawek!

    Estflorane

  • Mentorship with Slawek was PHENOMENAL, it's thanks to his great attitude, vast knowledge and glorious skill that I could finally push my portfolio to a whole new level. I had a lot of ideas and sketches that I just couldn't finish and yet here I am, actually (probably momentarily xD) happy with what I did. Great feeling! I'm very happy with signing up to this the moment I saw it being available, it's worth every penny - assuming you'll work your ass off. I sure did. xD Highly recommended for anyone wanting to step up one's game! PS. Also - despite identical surnames - we're not related in any way. xD

    devares

  • Studying under Slawek's mentorship this spring has put me, honestly, miles and leagues ahead of where I would have ended up on my own. And I still have so much to review, circle back to, and practice further from what we discussed. He's been nothing less than the kindest and most generous teacher I've ever had.

    Gabriel New

  • I would recommend anyone interested in improving at digital painting to study with Slawek! I've learned how to use color, value, and lighting more efficiently throughout the sessions I've had with him and I can notice a significant growth at the end of our mentorship class.

    Kritphol Thongkliang

  • Slawek is a very kind and dedicated mentor, he really puts his heart into teaching and it shows. I had the chance to be on the Deep Dive program with him, he breaks down complex techniques into easy-to-understand steps, which has really helped me level up my art skills. If you're serious about improving your art and want a mentor who genuinely cares, I would highly recommend Slawek mentorship.

    Nolwenn Petereau


  • Slawek has been nothing but amazing and supportive throughout the entire mentorship. Not only does he go deep into his process on how he approaches colour, light and value, but he's also incredibly accommodating to my style, ideas and concepts and within my work. His mentorship has made me tackle my weaknesses and pushed my art in ways I couldn't imagine before. I'm extremely grateful I had the chance to learn from such a kind, hardworking and talented artist, and I have no doubt his advice will continue to stay with me throughout my entire art journey.

    Kat Israel

  • Working with Slawek further helped me in understanding how to improve my work as he provides very insightful and concise feedback! It was a great experience and I was able to gain a lot of information in a short amount of time.

    Ashley Wong

  • I really enjoyed the mentorship with Sławek. He was very kind, helpful and open to work on subjects that interested me. He shared a vast knowledge about digital painting and his industry experience. Seeing his process and receiving feedback really motivated me to put a lot of work into my own illustration. I would gladly take another opportunity to learn from Sławek in the future.

    Patrycja Sagan

  • This mentorship was a fantastic experience that made me look at art and my painting process in a new light. Slawek has been incredibly patient and understanding, as well as insightful and knowledgeable. I have a deeper understanding of color and light and how to approach challenging projects. I have permanently incorporated in my art the advice received from this mentorship! I would definitely do it again!

    Andreea Knopf