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Creative Clarity Mentoring

Personalised support to help you move your creative project forward

Ready to breathe life into your picture book, illustration project or creative idea?

My private mentoring sessions are designed to help you get unstuck, gain direction, receive personalised feedback and move forward with greater confidence.

For one week only, I’m offering 20% off the Jumpstart Session and Growth Package.

The offer ends Friday, 11 September 2026, at 11 pm AEST
6 am PDT | 9 am EDT

Places are limited, so bookings may close earlier if the available spaces are filled.

20% Off Jumpstart Session

Now $160

Normally $200.00

One focused session for clarity and direction.
A focused, one-off mentoring session for illustrators who need clarity, feedback or direction on a specific creative question, project or idea. 

Incudes:

  • One 60-minute private mentoring session tailored to your goals
  • Pre-session questionnaire to understand your needs
  • Personalised feedback on your project, ideas, or creative direction
  • Clear action plan to help you move forward
  • Follow-up email with session summary and next steps

Limited availability: 6 places

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20% Off Growth Package

Now $320.00

Normally $400.00

Ongoing support to build momentum.

A three-session mentoring package for illustrators who would like ongoing support, feedback and accountability as they develop their creative work. 

Includes:

  • Three 60-minute private mentoring sessions
  • Pre-session questionnaire and goal setting
  • In-depth support across your project, characters, storyboard and ideas
  • Personalised feedback as your work develops
  • Practical tasks to help build momentum between sessions
  • Clear next steps after each session

Limited availability: 6 places

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Andrea Yomtob, picture-book author and illustrator

“Nina has so much experience and such a great mind for feedback and mentoring. Her guidance has been invaluable as I develop my picture book and navigate the next stages of the publishing process.”

Need longer-term project support?

Picture Book Success: Project Development Support

If you’re working on a larger picture book, illustration project, portfolio or creative body of work, this longer-term package may be a better fit.

Project Development Support package is designed for creatives who would like personalised guidance, feedback, structure and accountability as they develop a substantial project over time.

Together, we’ll create a clear direction for your project, identify meaningful next steps and help you maintain momentum throughout the process.

 

 

Project Development Support

$1800.00

Equivalent to $150 per session

Includes:

  • 12 private mentoring sessions, each lasting 60 minutes
  • Pre-session questionnaire, goal setting and project timeline
  • Personalised support with your project, illustrations, ideas, style or creative direction
  • Ongoing feedback as your work develops
  • Strategic planning and practical tasks to help you maintain momentum
  • Support to track your progress and stay focused between sessions. 

Limited availability: 2 places

If you’re interested in this level of support, please email me at [email protected], so we can discuss your project and whether this package is the right fit.

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Katya Shelest

“Nina’s one-to-one mentoring sessions were one of the best decisions I’ve made in years. Her experience in picture-book publishing, artistic insight and clear, personalised guidance made the sessions invaluable.

She helped me build my skills, trust myself as an artist and continue developing my own book. Nina knows how to offer exactly the right feedback and encouragement, making the creative process feel both achievable and enjoyable. I highly recommend her mentoring to anyone serious about picture-book illustration.”