Artist Mentoring

You don’t have to do it alone!

IT’S TIME YOU FINALLY DID WHAT YOU HAVE ALWAYS WANTED TO DO.

If you're looking to elevate your pet portrait art business to new heights, consider me as your mentor.

With 8 years of experience in the industry and a proven track record of guiding artists towards success, I am well-equipped to help you navigate the intricacies of the art world.

As the author of the renowned book 'Art is My Career', I have already assisted THOUSANDS of artists in realizing their potential and building thriving art businesses.

By working with me, you will receive personalized one-to-one guidance tailored to your specific needs and goals. Together, we will delve into strategies for enhancing your artistic skills, refining your business acumen, and attracting a loyal clientele for your pet portrait art.

This is for you if you need:

Guidance and Mentorship: I offer personalized guidance and mentorship to help you kickstart your art business journey. From understanding market trends to pricing strategies, I'm here to support you every step of the way.

A plan: Together, we'll develop customized strategies tailored to your goals and aspirations. Whether you're a beginner or looking to expand your existing art business, I provide practical insights to help you succeed.

Help getting more customers: I'll share effective marketing tips and tricks to promote your art, attract clients, and increase sales. Learn how to leverage social media, collaborations, and other channels to boost your art business visibility.

Client Reviews:

  • "My first mentoring session with Sema was incredibly helpful. Sema provided me with invaluable insights and advice for me to move my business forward. She went through all the areas I wanted to gain deeper information and guidance on, provided constructive feedback on my website, socials, and current ways of working, which I have found really useful. I left the session feeling motivated and confident to put ideas into actions."

    Katie Griffin

  • “I would highly recommend booking a mentoring session with Sema. I've received so much value from her book and her other content, that I wasn't sure how much I would get out of the meeting. I was honestly surprised at how jam-packed the hour-long session was with useful relevant guidance. My favorite part about the session was when we went over my website. Having an artist who understands the customer experience giving me feedback was invaluable. I got so much practical advice I can use in my business right away. Thank you Sema! “

    Noa Kritzer

  • “I had a mentoring session with Sema yesterday and I came away from it feeling very positive and hopeful for my artistic career. When making a booking, you are asked which subjects you’d like to talk about in preparation for your session. Sema had looked at my work, my website and my Instagram and was ready to give me feedback! At the end of your session she emails you over her notes to work from. I’ve got plenty to work on and improve, with a few tips and tricks to try out too! Sema’s guidance has given me a confidence boost and I recommend anyone who feels they need a helping hand, or perhaps a fresh set of eyes to look over your art and socials, to get booked in with a mentoring session. You will not regret it!”

    Shanddon Blunden

  • "I would highly recommend a mentoring session with Sema. She has so much knowledge to share. I appreciated Sema's advice, encouragement and action steps to improve my business. Sema is clear and concise with her suggestions. I loved the printable pdf with all of the action points required to improve my business. Got off the call from Sema feeling positive about what direction I am heading with my art business. Thank you so much."

    Rachel Frost

  • "The coaching with Sema was super interesting! I thought an hour would be short to discuss everything, but everything I had questions about was covered. It's amazing how much info Sema gives you in one hour:D The tips Sema gives were very valuable and practical. After the conversation, Sema sent a report with all the action points. I can get started right away:)"

    Annelies Van Laeken

  • "I recently had a mentoring session with Sema and it was fantastic! She was so friendly and insightful and provided me with a wealth of advice. As someone who overthinks it was great to receive her concise constructive criticism for my website and social media pages; it has given me specific tasks that I can implement both immediately and over time."

    Lucy Webster

  • "The mentoring session with Sema was priceless! Sema came to the session well prepared after reviewing my social media and my online prints shop in advance. We covered many topics within this one-hour session and all my questions were answered ... I feel much more confident now in my journey towards a successful art career and I highly recommend for artists to book a mentoring session with Sema."

    Miri Leshem-Pelly

  • "My conversation with Sema was priceless. ... She drew my attention to a small, valuable tree that I had pruned incorrectly and gave me tips on how to speed up its growth. Sema has prepared in detail for our conversation and made specific suggestions for my product, pricing and promotion, among other things. I would recommend her mentoring to any artist who wants to take their work to the next level."

    Corinna Johnson

  • "I was confused about how to sell my artwork and how to develop an overarching plan to run my own business as an artist. Sema immediately gave me a solid, practical plan. Sema answered all the questions I had and guided me as I was blind as to how to start selling and marketing my artwork. I highly recommend Sema’s thoughtful, experienced and articulate approach. One hour with her was worth more than the three (3) business coaches put together, and the 20-30 hours of business workshops and courses I have taken over the course of 2 years. I am so grateful to Sema for her invaluable advice. I only wish I had spoken to her a couple of years ago."

    Cristina M. Komaroff

  • "This coaching call is one of the best values I have paid for in the 3 years I've been receiving coaching and mentoring. I belong to a LOT of groups for coaching, but this 1 on 1 was worth every penny, and is what I have been looking for. The actionable steps on the PDF notes Sema sends are amazing! Sema really puts effort and thought into reviewing your issues and work before the call. She addressed my issues thoroughly. After I implement some of the steps mentioned, I wouldn't hesitate to book a follow up session. Do it!"

    Jennifer Lucas

  • "Sema was amazing! I felt a bit lost with my art and Sema really helped and guided me in the right direction with her top knowledge of the art industry. 100% recommend if you are wanting to take your art business to the next level"

    Dean Douglas

How it works

  • First

    Fill out the form at the bottom of this page with all your contact details social media handles and all your burning questions.

  • Second

    Pay for your 60-minute mentoring session with me to secure your date and time.

  • Third

    Turn up to your session and drink up all the information. You will receive a PDF of notes once the session has ended.

What do I get?

  • Before our meeting, I would have prepared notes based on your form and sent you a link for the date and time of our session.

  • I will send you a PDF of the final notes including actionable points so you can get started straight away.

  • The 60-minute mentoring session will cost you £100.

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I’m Sema Martin.

Your new art mentor

I’m an artist, mum, author, self-taught color pencil artist, and creative entrepreneur with a passion for pet portraits.

From NASA Engineer to award-winning artist, I have created over 280 stunning pet portraits for clients all around the world and now I want to share my years of knowledge with all artists that want it! My goal, to erase the stereotype of the starving artist! We can make money doing what we love and I really want to show you how!

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STABILO

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ARTEZA

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Colored Pencil Magazine

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The Best of Drawing

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DERWENT

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STABILO • ARTEZA • Colored Pencil Magazine • The Best of Drawing • DERWENT •

I can help because I’ve been there.

Eight Years ago

I started drawing pets.

I had no experience selling my art and without knowing it I had launched an entire career that has kept me and mine, clothed and fed for nearly a decade. I have been obsessed with all things business and selling art since. Fast forward to today I have written 2 books, 3 workbooks, built a NEW business dedicated to artists (Learn My Craft), and helped THOUSANDS of artists sell their work and even go full-time.

Ready to kickstart your creative career? I've got your back!