Ongoing Support & Lasting Impact
Even after the mentorship ended, Itsme Group has continued to be really supportive. Edward and the team have always been approachable and encouraging, which has meant a lot to me. Because of their guidance, I feel much more confident about myself and the direction of my career.
Vaishnavi Dukhande
I submitted my portfolio to ITSme…
I submitted my portfolio to ITSme looking for representation. The range of agencies working with ITSme gives them a dynamic edge, and I've been lucky to be placed under Advocate Art. It has been a smooth and clear process! Vicky the talent source manager and my main contact always takes the time to answer questions, make sure forms, links, information, etc are easy to find, and is overall wonderful. It has instilled confidence and makes me excited to work with them further!
Hui Qing,Ang
An insightful and encouraging illustration mentorship
I had a thorough one-on-one session with my mentor, Min Hae, which was extremely insightful. During the session, we clearly identified my weak areas and I received very detailed, constructive feedback. We actively worked through my problem areas, and the mentorship overall was well-structured and thoughtfully planned. I genuinely enjoyed the entire experience.There was consistent, end-to-end support through regular email communication, which helped me stay on track and accountable throughout the journey. I would absolutely recommend this mentorship to anyone who feels stuck in their illustration journey and is looking for a valuable third-eye perspective. Min also shared several industry-related tips and hacks that were incredibly helpful and practical.Additionally, Edward provided a very keen and detailed review of my portfolio. His feedback encouraged me to take the next step in my illustration journey, and both mentors were consistently supportive and motivating throughout the program. The seminars also offered meaningful industry insights and added great value to the overall learning experience.
Colourrealm by Palvi
A great experience for illustrators
Itsme helped me understand where I can fit into the illustration market, after considering my skills and preferences. My mentor was amazing - she gave me great feedback and explained the nuances of the market that I was not familiar with. The brief was informative, fun to illustrate and it expanded on my portfolio range. The courses and livestream answered all my extra questions, in addition to providing information on a wide range of illustration niches. We also discussed a path forward and the mentorship gave me a lot of confidence. Overall, my art will never be the same again, in the best way possible!
C.S.
The ITSme mentorship was a genuinely a good experience
The ITSme mentorship was a genuinely useful experience for me. It helped me strengthen multiple areas of my drawing style, and the feedback from my mentor was both precise and insightful,always actionable and relevant to my goals. Beyond the technical improvements, the mentorship gave me a real boost of motivation and confidence and clarity for what to focus on next.
Cigali G
I had such great feedback
I had such great feedback, response and advice during my mentorship. I enjoyed the entire program and my time in it, creating images and getting advice from a pro. I really appreciate everyone I had the chance to interact with.
TFam
A mentorship that revealed my core strengths and reinforced self-trust and professional direction
I would highly recommend this mentorship at any stage of an illustrator’s career. The program offers exceptional, professional guidance from an experienced mentor and leads to market-ready portfolio work. To get the most out of the experience, it is essential to communicate your goals clearly and confidently from the start, as mentorship is a collaborative process. When aligned with what truly excites you, this program can strongly refine both your portfolio and professional direction. I'm truly grateful to my mentor Bhavi and CEO Edward for the clarity I now have!
Kristina Denadic
My Journey Continues!
I had a great time discussing my portfolio with Edward and Kate throughout these 11 weeks. I feel more aligned with my goals, focused on what I need to do, and excited for my own potential. The artistic guidance from Kate and professional advice from Edward validated my strengths, but gave me a lot to work on. Moving forward, I feel prepared. My only wish with this program was to have more video chats with everyone, so I could discuss more in depth my previous work, what it’s like working with publishers, and what specific changes I can make with my online presence. Nonetheless, I felt like I maximized the moments I spoke with everyone and I’m grateful.
Adrian “Ayderi” Valenzuela
Get to the next level with your art!
I really felt that this program was the push I needed in the right direction for my art. I was challenged in the best ways and got amazing feedback throughout. I learned lots of valuable information about the industry that I would otherwise have been in the dark about. I feel inspired and so excited to continue this journey!
Natalie B.
Warmly welcomed
Vicky patiently and warmly answered all my questions, making my signing and onboarding with Advocate Art truly easy and welcoming ! I was immediately given clear and detailed explanations on setting up my portal account as well as useful ressources. It gives me confidence for what's next. Thanks :)
Alice Lair
Very helpful and knowledgeable!
Ed was very helpful and specific about where my strengths as an illustrator lie in the industry. It's easy to tell he enjoys working with artists and helping them reach their goals.
Katelyn Meeuwsen
Really informative and relevant for…
Really informative and relevant for today’s market, they really want you to do well!
Jasmine O’Donoghue
My experience with the mentorship…
My experience with the mentorship program was very positive. It helped me identify my strengths and the areas I need to improve in my portfolio. I am very satisfied and grateful, and I completed the program with a clear sense of the path I need to follow from now on.
Erika Ruggio
Fantastic experience
Fantastic experience! Thanks to the mentorship, I'm more prepared to take the big step into the industry. I'm very grateful to Aurora and Ed for listening and providing personal feedback. This opportunity inspires me to keep working with a more solid goal in mind.
Montserrat Ugalde Starget
I’ve had a wonderful experience signing…
I’ve had a wonderful experience signing and onboarding with Advocate Art. Everything was clear, well-organised, and supportive from the very beginning. Vicky guided me through each step, making the whole process really smooth for me. I’m really happy to be part of the agency and appreciate how welcoming the team has been.
Lucila L
I've had an excellent experience with…
I've had an excellent experience with ITSme since I first reached out to them with my portfolio. Vicky was very helpful throughout my review and onboarding process. She was always available to answer any questions I had and ensured that the entire process was seamless.
Taarika John
Efficient and easy to work with
It was a very pleasing and easy experience working with Vicky. She guided me through all the steps during the process of my signing with Advocate Art. She was always ready to help me when I had any questions. Overall, I think they did a great job at finding the agency that fits the best with my work and made the process of signing with them really smooth.
Jean-luc M
Edward Burns was wonderful to work…
Edward Burns was wonderful to work with! He took the time to look through my portfolio in detail and even gathered feedback from other professionals, which really helped me understand what the market was looking for. His advice was so helpful that I'm happy to say I’ve now found representation! I really appreciated his support and honesty throughout the process.
Marta Taylor
Great experience
I had a great onboarding process when signing on with ITSme. Vicky was very helpful and answered any and all questions I had. Very excited to move forward and continue working with them.
Morgan Bissant
100% recommended!
I found the mentorship extremely helpful and I enjoyed working on Kate’s briefs a lot! I am really excited with the new portfolio pieces that I created during the program and I now have a plan to continue developing my career.
Micaela Rocío Mezzadra