Artist Mentoring Starts January 2026
I am delighted to announce that I’ll be starting as a Mastrius mentor and will be mentoring a small group of artists on their creative journeys. Mastrius is an online community dedicated to fostering community and mentorship amongst artists of all skill levels.
In my new mentorship group, we’ll be focusing on:
▪️Building Technical Mastery: Deepen your skillset with classical drawing and painting techniques that are rooted in tradition
▪️Feedback & Reflection: Get insightful, practical feedback on your works-in-progress and learn how to make your drawings and paintings feel more alive, intentional and confident
▪️Managing the Inner Critic: Learn how to shift that critical inner voice into something constructive and develop the ability to assess your work without doom spiraling
▪️Overcoming Creative Blocks: Identify what’s keeping you stuck—whether emotional, practical, or somewhere in between—and build sustainable habits, systems, and studio setups to keep you moving towards your goals
▪️Developing Your Creative Career: Define your goals and get practical support building a body of work, writing your statement, creating a simple website, and taking your next steps.
✨ If you’re new to Mastrius Mentorship, enjoy 50% off your first two months — plenty of time to meet your mentor (me!), settle into your group, and start feeling real momentum.
Use coupon code 2for50 at checkout.
Dates: 4th Wednesday of every month, 6pm-8pm EST, starting January 28th, 2026
Price: $70 USD/month
Art Instruction Videos
I have a series of 5 video tutorials covering some of the concepts I teach in my in-person classes: lighting and shading the figure, alla prima painting, underpainting & second pass painting techniques and a little smidge of portrait painting. And of course, how to paint an egg. Prices between $25-$45.
May 25th, 2020
Dear students, friends and fellow artists,
I hope you’re finding some calm and creativity despite the circumstances we find ourselves living in. Many of you have asked me about the future of The Drawing Room Studio, both because of the eventual demolition of the building and how COVID changes how I’ll be able to operate.
After a lot of thought and number crunching, I’ve made the decision to close down The Drawing Room Studio’s physical location this June. With the physical distancing policies required to keep everyone safe & healthy, it’s not financially viable for me to maintain a permanent studio.
While we’re losing the physical space, the community will carry on in new ways and forms as we adapt. Teaching will still be a part of my future, but I don’t know what that will look like quite yet. I am keeping the email list active and will let you know about any classes or community activities, either in person or online, that I decide to run in the future.
The community we have built around The Drawing Room is wonderful. I am constantly blown away by how kind and supportive everyone is. I want to thank you all for being a part of what we’ve built here.
While I am sad to let such a beautiful space go, I’m also looking forward to focusing on my own art and career again and taking an extended hiatus from the administrative and logistical duties of running a school. I adore teaching, but feel less fond of the amount of time I spend in Quickbooks! This break will allow me to find a better balance of art making and art teaching.
May you and your loved ones stay healthy and safe, and I hope you’re all taking care of yourselves.
Warmly,
Sarah
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Sarah Marie Lacy, Artist & Teacher
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