Art Coaching
I believe art is an expression of self and artistic development comes from within.
Coaching offers time to think about your work, explore what’s getting in the way, and decide what to do next.
You bring the questions. I bring attentive listening, honest feedback and challenge, drawing on over 30 years’ experience in adult education, psychotherapy and business, alongside my own practice as an artist.
Is this You?
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You want to feel more confident in your work or direction
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You’re preparing for an exhibition or portfolio review and need clarity
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You’ve got creative energy — but aren’t sure where to focus it
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You’d love feedback from someone who understands both the creative and emotional side of art-making
What We Can Explore Together
Coaching gives you the space to look at your creative life with fresh eyes — and gently untangle whatever’s holding you back. Depending on what you need most, we might explore one or more of the following areas:
Studio Practice
We can look at work in progress, explore your ideas and intentions, or consider how to develop a body of work. You might want to find a more consistent studio routine, experiment with something unfamiliar, or work through a change of direction.
Business & practical decisions
You might be preparing for an exhibition, considering how to price or promote your work, or deciding where to put your time and resources. We can think through your options and identify practical next steps.
Mindset & Confidence
Self-doubt, comparison, procrastination or expectations of yourself can affect how you work and the choices you make.
Drawing on my background as a psychotherapist, I can help you recognise patterns and understand how previous experiences may be influencing you now. This is coaching rather than therapy: our focus is on present difficulties, the choices available to you, and ways to move forward.
Every session is different — because every artist is different. We’ll work from where you are, and build from there.
How it Works
Sessions take place one-to-one over Zoom. You can book a single session or meet regularly, depending on what you need.
Each session starts with what you want to explore. We may look at your artwork, question an assumption, consider a decision or work through a practical problem.
Afterwards, I’ll email a summary of the key points and agreed actions, with relevant resources. Sessions can also be recorded with your consent.
Art coaching prices
I charge £100 per hour. Individual sessions are invoiced after the session.
If you book and pay for sessions in advance, you receive a discount:
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3 sessions: 5% off
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6 sessions: 10% off
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12 sessions: 20% off
Sessions can be spaced to suit you—they don’t have to be monthly.
If you would like a combination of sessions, written feedback or time reviewing images of your work, we can arrange something to suit what you need. I’ll agree a price with you in advance, based on the time involved.
About Lin
I’ve been painting and exhibiting for over 20 years. I understand the questions and practical demands of developing an art practice from my own experience.
Before becoming a full-time artist, I worked as a psychotherapist, trainer and supervisor. I hold an MSc in Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy and the professional qualification of Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analyst (TSTA).
That experience informs how I listen, ask questions and work with you. My aim is to help you understand your own work and choices, and develop a direction that makes sense to you.
Interested in working together?
I offer a free 20-minute conversation to discuss what you’re looking for and whether my coaching would be useful.