Small Group Mentorship
4 weeks of live sessions, weekly critique, and direct access to José Vega — in a group of 10 artists maximum.
$199 early-bird · $297 regular price · Waitlist locks in your spot at $199
No payment now. You'll be contacted when the next session opens.
Everything in the Mentorship
4 Live Weekly Sessions with José — real-time group calls focused on your work and your questions
Weekly Assignment + Professional Critique — you submit work, José reviews it directly in session
Group Discord Access — peer feedback and José's support throughout the full 4 weeks
Maximum 10 students — small enough that your work gets real attention every week
The same professional eye behind 15 years at Wizards of the Coast, Netflix, and Marvel — in a format built for focused, fast improvement
Not sure which mentorship is right for you?
Duration
Format
Sessions
Critique
Discord
Courses included
Price
Small Group
4 weeks
Group (Max 10)
4 Live Group Calls
Group critique of your work
Group Channel
Not included
$249
1 on 1 Mentorship
90 Days
1 on 1
12 Private weekly calls
Fully Personalized
Private Channel
All courses Included
$1,499
Many students start with the Small Group and move to the 1-on-1 after. It's a natural progression.
WHO THIS IS FOR
✓ Artists who want direct feedback from José without the 1-on-1 commitment
✓ Self-taught artists who want structured guidance for a focused month
✓ Artists who learn from watching others receive professional critique
✓ Anyone who wants to experience working with José before investing in the 1-on-1
✓ Artists ready to produce real work every week and be held accountable
WHO THIS IS NOT FOR
✗ Artists looking for fully private, personalized sessions
✗ Anyone who can't commit to live weekly calls for 4 weeks
✗ People who want self-paced, on-demand learning
✗ Anyone not ready to have their work critiqued in front of a group
TESTIMONIALS
WORKFLOW THAT LED TO HIS FIRST ART TEST
"Working with José, I developed a repeatable workflow for taking a project from start to finish — explorations, iterations, callouts, environment shots, all of it. That structure helped me sharpen my design skills and reorganize my portfolio, which ultimately led to my first art test."
— Philipp Altendorf
★★★★★
DEVELOPED A STUDIO-DRIVEN MINDSET
"Being mentored by José was a challenging experience, in the best way. I found a better way of approaching my ideas and showcasing them — more inclined towards a professional studio environment. His focused and detailed reviews made me improve really fast over three months. I gained a more observant eye and developed a stronger studio-driven mindset."
— Michela Miele
★★★★★
UNLOCK A PROBLEM SOLVING MINDSET
"José shows you what's possible with the tools you have and how to apply them creatively to your own projects. It's never a question of 'is it possible?' — it's always 'how do we achieve it?' He's great at helping you find that answer."
— Gabriel Ramos
★★★★★
FAQ
Q. When does the next session start?
Groups run quarterly. Join the waitlist and you'll be the first to know — with first access and the early-bird price locked in.
Q. How many students are in each group?
Maximum 10. This keeps sessions focused and makes sure everyone gets real critique time each week.
Q. Is this live or pre-recorded?
Fully live. All 4 sessions happen in real time with José and the group.
Q. What time zone are the sessions in?
Session timing will be set in Central Time.
Q. Do I need any prior experience?
All levels welcome. Sessions are built around what you bring each week, not a fixed curriculum.
Q. What's the difference between this and the 1-on-1?
The small group-based, 4 weeks, and built for focused short-term improvement. The 1-on-1 is private, fully personalized, and runs 90 days. Many students do the Cohort first.
Q. Is there a refund policy?
Due to the limited group size, all sales are final once the group opens. Joining the waitlist has no commitment — you decide when we reach out.
Q. How do I know when the next group opens?
You'll get an email as soon as spots open. Waitlist members always get 48 hours of first access before it goes public.
Meet your Mentor
Most mentors teach technique. José teaches you how studios actually think. After 15 years working at Wizards of the Coast, Netflix, Marvel, Riot Games, and Warner Brothers — he's been on both sides of the hiring process. He knows what art directors open ArtStation looking for, what makes a portfolio get passed around the team, and what gets quietly ignored. That's what you get access to for 4 weeks.
