Have you ever felt you needed guidance, advice, or someone to offer support? A trusted voice who will give you direct, honest feedback, help course-correct your work-in-progress, and provide a clear-eyed assessment of your images? Michael Behlen offers a one-hour session designed to be that focused, in-depth review you need. Whether you're looking to refine a single project or get a broader sense of where your strengths lie, this session will give you the reassurance and direction necessary to push forward.

Michael Behlen isn’t just offering critique—he’s coaching you through the creative process, providing targeted insights that will help you make immediate improvements. In this one-hour session, you’ll work directly with Michael, receiving the clarity and support needed to reach your next creative breakthrough.

HOW IT WORKS

The session begins with an in-depth discussion and review of your current body of work. Whether it's a particular series or a collection of images you’re unsure about, Michael will provide an honest, constructive evaluation. Together, you'll identify your strengths, pinpoint areas for growth, and outline the next steps in your creative process. Whether focusing on refining technical skills or exploring new artistic directions, this hour addresses what matters most to your creative journey.

This can be done in person (Fresno, California), over the phone, or via video chat—whatever works best for you. Michael's feedback is designed to be direct, actionable, and tailored specifically to your needs. By the end of the session, you'll leave with a clearer sense of where to take your work and how to execute those ideas.

HOW IS BEHLEN DIFFERENT?

What makes this session unique is Michael’s ability to quickly identify the core of your creative process and offer guidance that helps you better understand both your artistic strengths and the narrative you’re building through your work. You won’t just get a critique; you’ll gain insights on crafting stronger artist statements, better understanding your role within your work, and exploring ways to market yourself more effectively as an artist.

Michael’s approach involves not only technical advice but also helping you articulate your vision with clarity and confidence. He’ll help refine your creative message and give you the tools to communicate your artistic direction to a broader audience.

This one-hour session is the perfect opportunity to get an expert’s perspective on your work, gain clarity, and receive feedback to help you move forward. With Michael Behlen as your coach, you’ll come away with a renewed sense of purpose and a clear plan for what’s next in your artistic journey. Now is the time to maximize your creative potential—this one-hour session could be the catalyst you’ve been waiting for.

NEXT STEPS:

Behlen will contact you to schedule your meeting. You do not need to overly prepare; just have your work ready to share and organized, your artist statement(s), and your authentic self.