I know what it’s like to have a million creative questions and no one to ask. Whether you're trying to break into children's publishing, refine your portfolio, or grow your freelance career, I’m here to help with one-on-one guidance.
Personalized creative coaching for artists
who is this for? ✸
who is this for? ✸
Emerging Illustrators
You’re starting your career and want guidance on how to begin, what to include in your portfolio, and how to reach your goals.
Mid-Career but Feeling Stuck
You’ve been illustrating for a while, but feel unsure how to grow, pivot, or get more intentional about your work.
Artists in Transition
You’re shifting into illustration from another creative field, returning after a break, or trying to find your niche and need some clarity.
Confused Creatives
You have questions but no idea where to start. Google isn’t helping, but someone with experience can!
what we can talk about
career strategy
Explore your goals, niche, and roadmap; whether you're just starting out or feeling stuck.
portfolio review
Get feedback on your current work, what’s missing, and how to better align with the markets you want to work in.
clients + freelancing
We can chat about pricing, contracts, managing multiple projects, or setting boundaries.
art feedback
Bring a work-in-progress or recent illustration and get thoughtful, in-depth critique.
creative direction
Refine your visual voice and identify strengths, gaps, and directions to explore.
business + balance
Let’s talk about building sustainable creative practices, juggling work and life, or growing your income streams.
how does it work?
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1. Choose your session
Book a single call or a 3-session bundle; whatever fits your needs + goals right now.
Feel free to email me if you have questions or you’re unsure; I want to make sure that I can help you!
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2. Schedule your call
Within 48 hours, I’ll reach out in an introduction email. I’ll send over your full intake form and we will coordinate a time that works for you.
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3. Share a little about yourself
You’ll fill out a quick form to tell me what you’d like to focus on, and other info to help me achieve your goals!
Before your call, I’ll prep and plan out my thoughts and do additional research if needed.
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4. We meet on Zoom
You’ll get a 60-minute session tailored to your creative journey. Every call is different and personalized to your needs!
Ask questions, get feedback, and leave with clarity and clear next steps to achieve your goals.
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5. Get the full game plan
After our session, I’ll send you a follow-up email with notes, a game plan, a recording of the call and any relevant resources we discussed.
If you opted for a bundle, we’ll book your next session and do this all over again!
✸Kind Words from Past Mentees✸
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Valeria Diaz - @valeriadiazart
"Anoosha is such an amazing mentor, she guided me through current projects, how to better arrange my portfolio and projects I can work on next to strengthen my portfolio! Being able to watch our sessions back as many times as I want is such a highlight to this mentorship. I am very pleased, she truly went above and beyond!"
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Ana Stretcu - @ana.with.the.key
"Anoosha is absolutely brilliant at delivering insightful and detailed feedback in the most encouraging way possible. Her critiques always made me feel happy with where my art skills were at the moment, while also knowing exactly where and how to improve. One of the portfolio pieces that I worked on with Anoosha ended up being the one that the art director pointed out when I got my first publishing gig."
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Raissa Figueroa - https://rizzyfig.com/
"I'd heard about Anoosha's mentorship from a friend who raved about the sessions so I had to see for myself what the hulabaloo was about! I was not disappointed! I was so overwhelmed with everything that lay ahead of me but Anoosha gave me concrete steps to follow and a reachable timeline to make sure I stayed on track. 100% recommend if you have ANY questions regarding the children's publishing world. She comes prepared!"
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Rae Crawford - @itsraecrawford
“I’ve always admired how Anoosha makes time in her busy career to share her wealth of knowledge to educate her peers and aspiring artists alike. As a fellow children’s book author and illustrator, I found her feedback helpful and her energy inspiring. Her critique of my website has been instrumental as I’ve begun working on my redesign. Overall, her years in the industry make her perspective valuable at any experience level!”
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Ayesha Nusrath - @ayeshann.art
"Anoosha was great at giving realistic and current advice that took my own career goals into account. She objectively looked at my work and experience and helped me build a plan to strengthen my professional presence."
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Devika Oza - @devikaoza
"The session was incredibly helpful in giving me clarity and direction for my career. I especially appreciated Anoosha’s honest insights and how personalized her guidance was. If you're considering signing up, know that you'll walk away feeling seen, supported, and motivated to take action."
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Kayleigh Burtless - @_kayleighmae
"Anoosha is extremely knowledgeable in her craft and was able to point out my strengths in a way that gave me more clarity in how to begin my illustration career with a great start. I would recommend her mentorship to any other artists looking for direction whether they are beginners or experienced."
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Haneya Zuberi - @haneyazuberi
“Anoosha gave me a wonderful mentoring session. She was incredibly thorough and thoughtfully covered everything I had shared in the intake form. Even though I am a writer, she did a phenomenal job of sharing creative guidance, practical tips, and insight that would benefit any creative pursuing a freelance career. I highly recommend her mentoring sessions!”
Choose your plan
$350
One-hour personalized coaching for illustrators, freelancers, or creatives. Includes:
✦ One 60-minute Zoom call focused entirely on your creative goals
✦ A detailed intake form to help shape the session
✦ A follow-up email with notes, takeaways, and resources
✦ Optional session recording and transcript to reference later
One-hour personalized coaching for illustrators, freelancers, or creatives.
SAVE!
$1050
$899
Three sessions for deeper support and ongoing guidance. Includes:
✦ Three 60-minute Zoom calls scheduled at your own pace
✦ A full intake form before your first session
✦ Personalized follow-up after each session (notes, next steps, and resources)
✦ Optional recordings + transcripts for all calls
✦ Allows ongoing support and space to track your progress over time
Three 1-on-1 sessions for deeper support and ongoing guidance.
✸ FAQ
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These sessions are for creatives at any stage! Whether you're just starting out, transitioning into illustration, or looking to grow a more sustainable freelance career.
If you're craving feedback, direction, or a creative boost, you're in the right place.
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Not at all. You don’t need an agent, a big client list, or a polished portfolio to book a session. I work with artists at all levels, including students, career-changers, and mid-career creatives figuring out their next move.
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Yes! Each session is fully personalized.
As long as it fits within the 1 hour, we can combine things like portfolio feedback and career questions, or focus entirely on a single illustration. Whatever will be most helpful to you.
However, if you have a lot of things to cover, it might be helpful to get the 3-session bundle so you have more time to talk about everything.
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While I specialize in children’s publishing and illustration, many of the topics I cover (like creative business, pricing, and freelancing) are relevant to all kinds of artists and designers.
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However! While I can try my best, I won’t be knowledgable about all industries. Things like graphic design, self-publishing, and specific tax information are not my expertise.
If you’re unsure, feel free to reach out before booking to see if I am a good fit! I want to make sure that I can help you! -
In most cases, yes! The intake form will help me prepare for our session, and do additional research if needed.
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However! While I can try my best, I won’t be knowledgable about all industries. Things like graphic design, self-publishing, and specific tax information are not my expertise.
If you’re unsure, feel free to reach out before booking to see if I am a good fit! I want to make sure that I can help you! -
It depends on what you’re looking for!
A single session is great if you have a specific question, want current feedback, or just need a one-time boost of clarity.
The 3-session bundle is ideal if you want ongoing support; whether you’re building a new portfolio, navigating a career shift, or want accountability over time.
It gives us space to go deeper, track progress, and adapt our sessions to your evolving goals. Plus, it comes at a discounted rate!
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Nope. You can space them out however works best for you. We’ll coordinate each session individually based on your pace and schedule.
✸ Terms + Policy
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All mentorship sessions are final sale once the session is complete.
However, I do offer limited refunds within one week of purchase, as long as the session has not yet taken place. After that time, or once the session is completed, no refunds will be issued.
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For bundle purchases, you may request a partial refund for any unused sessions. Refunds will be calculated at the full single-session rate of $250 per session, regardless of the discounted bundle price.
Example: If you purchase a 3-session bundle and only complete one, your refund will be:
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If you need to reschedule your session, please give at least 24 hours’ notice. I’ll do my best to accommodate and find a new time that works for both of us.
Sessions that are missed or canceled with less than 24 hours' notice will be considered forfeited.
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All sessions (including bundles) must be used within 2 years of the original purchase date.
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Unfortunately, I can’t guarantee direct connections or outcomes.
I can help guide you through the steps toward querying, pitching, and growing your visibility, or giving feedback to help towards your artistic growth.
Hello there!
Meet the Mentor
I’m an award-winning illustrator, author, and character designer with over a decade of experience in children’s publishing and freelance art. I’ve worked with clients like Netflix, Google, Target, and Simon & Schuster, and I’ve illustrated over 40 books, including titles I’ve written myself.
But more than that, I’ve navigated the overwhelm, self-doubt, and messy ups-and-downs of building a creative career. I am a huge believer in free and accessible education, and I’ve spent my career sharing my knowledge. For those who are looking for something a little extra, these sessions are a way for me to give personalized advice and growth for struggling creatives.
Let’s figure it out together!
One-hour personalized coaching for illustrators, freelancers, or creatives.
Three 1-on-1 sessions for deeper support and ongoing guidance.