Welcome, I’m Lauren Mantecón

I assist artists in stepping into their inner authority & connecting to their highest vision through intuitive art practices and practical techniques in your art making! whether your a beginner just stepping into your journey, or a seasoned artist looking to remove blocks and move with grace into the outer world with your work I have been painting and teaching for over

25 years and lead with compassion and patience, meeting you

WHEREVER YOU ARE AT IN YOUR PRESENT ART PRACTICE

A little bit about me, When I graduated with an MFA in painting in 1997, I felt more lost than when I had started my graduate program. I had professors that wanted to create me in their own image and felt a total lack of support in my own vision I had for my work. Long story short- it took a good decade to really find my confidence and voice. This is how I mentor- by deeply listening and providing intuitive insight and practical ways to reach your goals, I support artists taking risks and building confidence to express their unique styles.

Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned professional, I believe that art heals, first yourself, and then the world!

Various challenges you may be facing

  • finding and refining your voice

  • breaking through resistances

  • clarifying time management with creative priorities

  • setting up your studio

  • asking yourself where to begin and where to exhibit.

    That's where a mentorship can be beneficial in achieving your goals. My intuitive approach is all about the individual first whether that is supporting you in more technique, a more intimate relationship with your process, or a refinement of your finished product.

Do you want to see if we’re a good fit? Let’s schedule a consultation.

Art is a journey of self-discovery. A space is where you and your art meet a higher spiritual frequency.

My mission is to support you in exploring those deeper dimensions of your internal self.

Join our mailing list to receive monthly art prompts and the opportunity to discuss your work at our Last Friday Zoom meeting.

Explore tips and techniques to add to your repertoire!

See available and sold works on Lauren’s personal artist site

See What Artists Are Saying About Working With Lauren

One of Lauren's gifts is her ability to know how to guide an individual's process of discovering a personal voice. Through her well-considered teachings and mentorship, she has been instrumental in unearthing my potential and confidence as an artist in ways I couldn't have imagined for myself. 

-Jenna Ritter, website

Lauren has a tremendous gift and an unconventional way of teaching! She asks first what our soul desires in our art-making practice, then sets out to make it true. she creates a safe space to encourage us to resonate with our inner truth and bring out our inner light, then gives us the techniques & tools to do that.

-Tracy King, website