Art Coaching & Career Counseling
Art coaching & career counseling is for the artist or creative person who needs a little back-up.
We offer experienced, professional coaching services to any artist or creative person who is looking for career or personal development, advice, hacks, art critique, structure, guidance on technology, or accountability. We love being on your team and witness you as you achieve your creative goals!
Who's the coach?
Heather Matthews is the founder and owner of Kestrel Fields Studio & Art Residency. She earned a B.S in (wait for it...!) German Languages & Literatures (Sprechen Sie Deutsch?), a BFA in Studio Art (Fibers), and an M.Ed in Counseling & Career Development. Before Kestrel Fields Studio & Art Residency was a thing, she worked for 14 years at Colorado State University as an academic advisor and career counselor.
COST
$50 for a 1-hour session. We can meet in-person in Fort Collins, Colorado, or via online video.
We believe in making an impact in a short period of time. We are action-oriented and aim to help you see results or solutions as soon as possible.
Testimonials
"Heather helped me to dive deeper into the details of my idea. Her art and business knowledge is wide, which offers breadth of perspective. She provides a wide-angle view when it comes to problem-solving and strategy. She asked me the right questions and kept our conversation moving along to a satisfying conclusion. Plus, it was fun!"
-Jai Cochran, Colorado painter
"Working one-on-one with Heather far exceeded my expectations! Her expertise, personalized approach, and support has fully prepared me for my goal of applying to an art residency. Through her guidance, I gained valuable insights into identifying the right opportunities to crafting compelling applications that truly reflect my artistic vision. Heather's genuine belief in my potential as an artist has instilled me with the confidence to believe that there are so many opportunities awaiting me."
-Kaley Alie, Colorado painter
