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Fast track your art career and choose the mentorship program that allows you to meet your goals.

"I recently landed a concept art job with Walt Disney Imagineering, and I believe without Tiffanie [and her Sentient mentorship] this could not have happened at all. "
-Clara Ryu

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Sentient mentors are distinguished art professionals who have made significant impacts in their respective fields. Whether you seek digital art mentorship to launch a career in entertainment or instruction from a fine artist who can prepare you to submit work to the Portrait Society of America, we offer tailored mentorship programs to suit your goals. Stay tuned as we expand our offerings with new mentorships on the horizon.

Crucial Career and Skill Development

Allow an expert to show you where your strengths and weaknesses lie, as well as everything you need to know about your chosen art career. In addition, your mentor will help you to build a strong portfolio that is appropriate for your chosen industry.
  • Enjoy regular contact with your mentor and fellow mentees in the Community
  • Enjoy online classes in a group setting
  • Homework assignments designed with you in mind
  • Personalized in-class feedback
  • Ask questions during live classes
  • Choose the mentor who is right for you in the industry you need
  • Affordable monthly payments
  • Feel well supported by the Sentient Team
  • Enjoy a group of engaging artist peers
  • Career specific lectures
  • Flexibility for those who cannot attend live classes
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Ed Li

Ed Li is an experienced visual development artist with a demonstrated history of working in the Animation and Gaming Industry. He has experience as an illustrator, concept artist and art director. He has taught at the Art Center College of Design as well as the Concept Design Academy. His film credits include El Dorado, Spirit, Sinbad, The Princess & the Frog as well as Planes.
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Brandon Gonzales

Brandon is both a fine artist who has won such awards as the Best of Show in the LPAPA. He is also a matte painter who has worked in the visual effects entertainment industry for 11 years and has worked on movies such as Into the Storm and The Circle. Brandon has also worked as a college professor and has extensive experience teaching students of both genres. 
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Pascal Campion

Pascal Campion's artistic journey began at age seven when his brother introduced him to comic books, igniting a lifelong passion for illustration. After moving to the south of France, he immersed himself in sketching comics and landscapes. He pursued formal training at the Ecole des Arts Decoratifs de Strasbourg, graduating in 2000. His career took a digital turn when his brother gifted him a computer. Pascal has contributed to projects like Netflix's "Green Eggs and Ham" and illustrated books such as "Paper Kingdom" and "Rosa's Song." 
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Tayler Olivas

Tayler is a Visual Development Artist, Art Director, and professor in the film and games industry. Tayler's work has been showcased in numerous games, cinematics, and marketing materials for brands like Gucci, Team Fight Tactics, Spider-Man 2, Insomniac Games, Riot Games and Elodie. When not working on client projects, Tayler teaches at Laguna College of Art and Design in Southern California.
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Liz Harris

A portrait and still life painter who works in charcoal and oil paints. Liz studied with Casey Childs and has won many awards such as Portrait Society, Art Renewal Center, and Oil Painters of America just to name a few. Liz's background includes expertise in educational psychology which allows her to craft her mentees experience carefully.
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Tiffanie Mang

Tiffanie Mang is an art instructor, digital illustrator, and landscape painter working in gouache and oils. Tiffanie currently works as a film art director and has extensive vis dev experience at such studios such as Marvel. She also worked as an animator on the Oscar nominated feature Loving Vincent at Breakthru Films.

Featured Student Portfolios

Joanne Tang | Advanced Tiffanie Mang Mentorship
“I recently landed a concept art job with Walt Disney Imagineering, and I believe without Tiffanie [and Sentient] this could not have happened at all. ”

Clara Ryu

Jason Hyatt | Advanced Tiffanie Mang Mentorship Student

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