ARTICLES

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Loading Your Brush, Creating Soft Edges & Pricing Your Work

"How do I get my paint to glide on my canvas?"

0:01:29 "I prime and sand all my canvases with...

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Disposing of Paint, Composition Rules & A Funny Story

"What is the best earth-friendly way to dispose of your paints?"

Sara asked, "What is the best...

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My Early Work in Acrylics - by Jed Dorsey

One of our Acrylic University members asked me recently if I could share some photos of my early...

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The FIRST Secret to Becoming a Confident Artist

 “Remember one rule of thumb: The more scared we are of a work or calling, the more...

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Questions & Answers - #6

During this Q&A I am in Portland, Oregon with Peter (my video guy) taking resource photos,...

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How Art Saved My Life (Literally)

Meeting A Collector

It was June of 2010,  and I stepped out of our car into the warm...

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Questions & Answers - #5

20191024 Livestream from Jed Dorsey & Acrylic University on Vimeo.

Announcements

1. Color...

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Questions & Answers - #4

 

 

Color Course Coming Up

01:54 Excited to be here again and answer a few questions....

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The Confident Artist Intro: Creativity & Courage

“Creativity takes courage.”

- Henri Matisse

 A Common Question

I had just locked...

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Questions & Answers #3 - Including My Story of Art & Healing

(Just a heads up! The times are about 45 seconds off ...)

00:09 Jed: I can't believe that this is...

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Questions & Answers #2

(Just a heads up! The times are about 45 seconds off ...)

00:08: Alright, friends, we are back...

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Art Access Program: Helping Young People Thrive Creatively

Why Art Matters

When I lived in Indianapolis and had recently become a full time artist, I was...

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