Private mentorship, single sessions, and a community of professional artists. Expert support for your creative work, career, and business, at the level that fits where you are headed.
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I am Ekaterina Popova, a working artist, writer, founder, and certified coach. I have exhibited my paintings internationally for more than 15 years and led Create! Magazine for a decade. I bring my experience and perspective to every client, along with seven years of certified coaching and nearly 100 private clients.
You bring the vision. I bring the strategy, mindset tools, and field experience to help you get paid, seen, and celebrated for it.
- Victoria J. Fry
“I was once on a career path where my growth, both creatively and financially, had a ceiling.” Victoria J. Fry, Artist and Founder of Visionary Art Collective
“Today, I’ve built a business and career far beyond what I could have imagined.”
- Sarah Glupker
“I recently was paid the highest amount I have ever been paid for a large painting and I couldn’t have done this without Kat’s encouragement and guidance.” Sarah Glupker
“A life-changing experience and truly a game-changer for my art career.”
real results
The membership and community for professional artists. $49 a month or $390 a year.
Create! Collective
One focused 60-minute session and a clear plan for what comes next. $499.
Single Session
A 90-day private partnership for your biggest goals. By application. Starting at $10,000.
Private Mentorship
Ways to Work Together
You are ready for private, high-level support and a clear direction.
A GOOD FIT FOR YOU IF:
For artists, creative founders, and personal brands who want a dedicated partner. We bring your vision, your work, your visibility, and your income into one clear direction, and we move on it together. Includes six private sessions on Zoom, voice note support Monday through Friday, and a curatorial review of your work and brand.
90 days of private, dedicated support for your biggest goals. By application. Starting at $10,000.
Mentorship
Bring your pricing, a launch, your portfolio, a gallery conversation, or a new offer. You leave knowing exactly what to do next. Includes a pre-call intake so we use every minute well, an optional review of your materials, and 30 days of follow-up email support.
You want expert eyes on one decision or next step.
A GOOD FIT FOR YOU IF:
One focused hour on the question in front of you, and a clear plan for what comes next. $499.
Single Session
You want accountability, expert guidance, and artists building alongside you.
A GOOD FIT FOR YOU IF:
Show up for your artist goals with community behind you. Six years running and hundreds of artists strong, the Collective gives you accountability, expert guidance, and peers who are building alongside you. Includes two live calls each month, monthly guest speakers, a private member community, and a library of 100+ expert-led videos.
The Create! Collective membership for professional artists. $49 a month or $390 a year. Cancel anytime.
Collective
- Ekaterina Popova
“Creatives get to have a very good life.”
My belief:
- Charlie
“Since working with Kat, I’ve attracted significantly more clients, found comfort in embracing who I am, and learned how to show up even when I’m scared or fearful.”
“With Kat in your corner, you have someone who is enthusiastic, passionate, and resourceful.”
Charlie J. Meyers
- Camille
“I’ve grown my body of work, shared it with the world, and stepped fully into my voice as an artist. I’m deeply grateful for her ongoing support, and I’m proud to call her not only a mentor but also a friend.”
“Ekaterina became the guide I needed to navigate my career again.”
Camille Myles, Artist
- Tracy
“She meets you with unending resources and dialed in strategies for your craft that are practical, specific, and immediately usable. Then she takes you deeper.”
“Working with Kat totally cracked me open in ways I wasn’t expecting.”
Tracy von Ahsen
real results
Client Stories
7
Years as a certified coach
Create! Podcast downloads
1M+
Years leading Create! Magazine
10
Years exhibiting internationally
15+
Tell me where you are headed, and I will point you to the support that fits.
Let’s Work Together
Ready when you are