Mentoring the Next Generation: Why I Give Back and What I’ve Learned

There comes a point in every artist’s journey when you realize: the lessons you’ve fought hard for, the skills you’ve honed, and the mistakes you’ve learned from aren’t just for you. They’re for someone coming up behind you.

I remember being unsure of everything—my style, my pricing, my worth. I remember googling how to write an artist bio, stumbling through exhibitions, and wondering if anyone would ever take my work seriously.

Art is not a competition. When we support one another, we all rise. By mentoring, I’m investing in a future where more artists are confident, supported, and empowered. That means more art in the world. More voices. More perspectives. And honestly? That’s what the art world needs more than ever.

Mentorship isn’t a one-way street. It’s a relationship—and a deeply rewarding one. Legacy Isn’t Just What You Make, It’s What You Share. As artists, our legacy isn’t limited to the work we hang on walls. It’s also found in the people we lift up, the knowledge we pass on, and the confidence we help others build.

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