Art mentorship

Helping artists to

- overcome ADHD struggles
- reach their goals
- build portfolio
- learn to self-study

My name is Polina (aka Darrana) and I’m a self-taught artist who has been working in the mobile game industry for almost 10 years. My childhood dream was to become an artist, and now I’m on a mission to help others fulfill their artistic dreams.

For the past many years, I have gathered a lot of useful art resources that helped me get where I am today. I’ve guided and assisted many artist friends and colleagues in developing their skills.

I also have ADHD and my whole family have either ADHD or Autism or both. So if you struggle with your neurodivergence, I can give you a lot of working tools.

Whether you want to break into the industry, transition from traditional to digital media, or simply need some extra motivation and accountability to improve your skills, I can help you.

My mentorship with Darrana was an amazingly valuable experience - I would highly recommend her as a game art mentor.

The portfolio feedback and assignments were thoughtful and thorough, and specific to my goals. She also had wonderful resources and tips for how to work alongside ADHD challenges and strengths.

The best part of the mentorship for me were the paintovers she did on my works in progress and on my older pieces. They helped me to physically see ways to improve my artwork, and that was so useful for me!

Darrana’s critiques were constructive, straight to the point, and tailored to my situation.

From our conversation, not only was I able to devise a strategy to improve my portfolio, but I adopted a more optimistic perspective on my job potential as a game artist.

I learnt more with Darrana in a couple of months than in 2 years with my game art school.

She guided me to the difficult journey of becoming an artist and she gave me the instruments to study and improve my skills.

Not only she is a professionist and an amazing artist but she has the ability to transfer her knowledge and make you understand how to be an artist.

If I have to choose a mentor or an art teacher I will definetely go back to her.

I met Darrana during a difficult period in my life, but despite that, she was able to find an approach to me.

I'm a self-learner and Darrana was my first mentor, and I'm glad that I was fortunate enough to find her on my first try.

She always promptly responded to all my questions and provided constructive criticism - her feedback makes my work several levels more professional.

Thanks to Darrana, I was able to find my first official job, and I am immensely grateful to her. Therefore, I will continue to seek her guidance and create under her direction.

My recent feedback one-on-one was an incredibly positive experience. The guidance was insightful and tailored to my needs, fostering growth and confidence in where I needed to go for my art studies.

The genuine investment in my success left me inspired and motivated.

FREE

30 min video session
Feedback on your art
Advice on how to imporve your portfolio
Advice on a study direction

$ 75

Personal study plan
1h mentorship session
Feedback on your latest art
List of helpful resources
5% off mentorship program

$ 350

Personal study plan
5 sessions (1h each)
Personal feedback and paintovers
Personal assigments
List of helpful resources
30% shop discount
Help with portfolio building
Text me outside of weekly meetings
10% off future mentorship

$ 900

Personal study plan
13 sessions (1h each)
Personal feedback and paintovers
Personal assigments
List of helpful resources
30% shop discount
Help with portfolio building
Text me outside of weekly meetings
15% off future mentorship

Step 1

You book a free 15 min call and we chat. This is not binding and you don't have to buy mentorship from me if you don't want.
I need to know:

1. Your life situation and your struggles
2. link to your portfolio or 3-5 latest pieces/sketches
3. Your time aviability

Step 2

I send you booking and payment links.

Step 3

If you feel like you want to have a mentorship with me,
you pay, book a first session and we start working together 🙂

I payed but I changed my mind, what do I do?

That can happen.
For mentorship program:
Full refund before the first session.

50% refund after first session

No refund if we booked our 2nd session.

For 1:1 session:
Full refund if you cancel 24h before.
50% refund if you cancel later.

For more information check the Policy

I booked a session but I can’t come, what do I do now?

I understand that life can get in a way.
Please contact me for rebooking a session.
No refund if you simply don’t show without a warning.

For more information, check the Policy

I'm very busy and can't participate in live meetings. Can you record videos instead?

Yes, absolutely. It won’t be that convenient for you to ask questions, but I can record feedback, answer questions and send you a private link.

What is your timezone?

I’m located in Stockholm, Sweden. So my time zone is UTC+2

I want to sign up but all spots are gone, what do I do?

Because I have very limited time, it is possible that all spots can be sold out. However, you can always join a waiting list, and I will notify you as soon as an opening becomes available and you are next on the list.

Can I continue to seek guidance or support from you after the mentorship program ends?

I’m always happy to answer some small questions or give a quick feedback, but only if I have some time and energy to spare.

Is mentorship online or in person?

Mentorship is fully online. We have contact through email or WhatsUp/Telegram.
We book meetings through Google Calendar
We have meetings through Zoom or Google Meet.

If you are located in Stockholm and really want us to meet in person, we can do that.

I'm traditional artist, can I apply?

Absolutely! My program is not restricted to any specific media or software. I’m focusing on the drawing fundamentals and the psychology behind motivation and learning.
However, if you are seeking advice on traditional media techniques, I won’t be able to help you since I’m mainly a digital artist.

I never drew but I want to become an artist, can I apply?

Absolutely! You don’t have to have any previous drawing expirience to apply for mentorship. The only thing that you have to have is willigness to learn and understand that this journey is going to take time.

I use AI in my art, can I apply?

I’m against unethical generative AI. Howerver I’m not against technology itself and I will not personally judge you for using AI as long as you are not using it commercially or training models on specific artists.
If you are using AI as a reference or inspiration, I am okay with that and will not reject your application because of it.

Are there any requirements to join the program?

No. Anybody can apply as long as they have willingness to learn, access to the internet, microphone, paper and pencil.

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