what clients say about our work together:
“Having recently left my gallery, I was in a period of transition and needed to figure out next steps. I wanted to take an inventory and move forward in a way that recognized my art accomplishments and other obligations/passions — I was in search of a way to build a practice and career that would serve me as a whole person. In my work with Bean, I felt a shift in my anxiety and confusion regarding opportunities and studio work, and our discussions really helped me deal with fear and procrastination. Seeing how I could structure my goals and stay accountable gave me renewed energy and enthusiasm. As a result, I am feeling more peaceful and creative. I applied to and was awarded an artist residency and fellowship! I created a new body of work and sold three pieces. I've gotten my work in front of two other organizations, and am in the draft stage of two applications for commissions/purchases. Thank you, thank you! After a really difficult few years, Bean really helped me get back on track and embrace my agency in pursuit of joy.”
-S.M.
“Talking with Bean has given me better tools to take into my daily life while working on all the small steps of my goals. Since I began working with Bean, I don't sweat the rejections as much and I've learned to be gentler toward myself. I'm able to look at opportunities more clearly to figure out which are worth my time and how to make them more fulfilling. One thing I want to say is that I trust Bean and don't feel judged. Trust is very important when you are rambling about icky fears and things getting in the way of doing the work. Getting this out of my system helps me refresh, and it feels good to be growing more into the artist and person I want to be.”
-D.K.
“After many years of being a parent and running an art related business, I was most interested in re-focusing on my own work and artistic life. I knew I wanted to work with someone who had a realistic view and deep respect for what it means to be an artist. The process of identifying my intentions and values was meaningful, and it has very much helped to remind myself of them each day/week. It has also really meant a lot to me to not have to explain what an artist does, or how the life and goals that an artist might make are different from what another person might come up with. Since working with Bean, I have become more clear about what I want and have been able to take meaningful, achievable steps to get there. The path is still a long one, but I feel like I took a shortcut for a bit.”
-Bonnie P.
“I wanted support in moving my studio practice into first-place priority as I've got a few too many hats on, and the clarity and acuity with which Bean helped me navigate the otherwise-mess that is my professional life was invaluable. This year I set a higher intention of achieving recognition, and winning [a $50,000 award] felt directly related to the support structure I had through coaching with Bean. It was such a 10. It was an 11.”
-Helen L.
“I came to coaching to find strategies for developing a creativity-based business, and what I found most useful was remembering my values and keeping with my personal goals. Thank you Bean, our time together was beautiful.”
-M.C.