Expert Guidance To Help You Reach Your Art Dream!

Here's the amazing news, which you already know deep down (but you may not yet fully believe).

1. You have DREAMS for your art. Whether that's simply to have fun, to create with freedom, or even to pursue a career in art - you have dreams - and they're good!

2. You have the TALENT to make your DREAMS COME TRUE! This is where you may have doubts, but stick with me...

Did you know you're a Creative Genius?

A large study revealed that 98% of children aged 2-5 tested to be creative geniuses!

It's TRUE. That means YOU (yes, you!) have BOUNDLESS CREATIVITY inside you.

Isn't that cool?? You're a CREATIVE GENIUS! (You may still be doubting, but stay with me...)

Why don't you feel it?

Sadly, the percentage of people who are Creative Geniuses drops over time.

By the time kids are 10 years old, it's already down to 30%, and by 16, it falls to 12%.

The worst part is this: the percentage of ADULTS who test to be Creative Geniuses is ONLY 2%.

WHAT HAPPENED? And why does it matter to you?

Well, You DIDN'T Lose Your SPARK,

BUT It Was OBSCURED For These Reasons. . .

1. Lack of Encouragement: Sometimes artistic abilities aren't valued and can even be discouraged in a desire to encourage more "practical" pursuits.

2. Hurts or Wounds: Traumatic experiences often cause a loss of playful curiosity that leads to creative expression.

3. Responsibilities: Getting a job & raising a family are GOOD things, but lack of time forces many creatives to set aside their art to care for others.

4. Fear of Not Being Good Enough: Comparison and SELF-DOUBT hold a lot of creative people back from their potential.

5. Un-Helpful Teachers: Whether this was an overly critical art teacher or YouTube "shiny object" chasing, a lot of art instruction LACKS expertise and can slow or even stunt your progress.

6. No Clear Path Forward: With too many choices and no guidance, it is OVERWHELMING to know where to start, and that leads to not doing ANYTHING.

These 6 Keys are CRUCIAL To Recovering Your Creative Spark. . .

1. Find Friends for the Creative Journey: Dive into a community where your artistic expression isn't just seen—it's celebrated. Surround yourself with voices that uplift, encourage, and validate your creative pursuits, helping you recognize the artist within.

2. Allow Art to Be Therapeutic: Transform your canvas into a sanctuary of healing. Art is not just about creating; it's about expressing and healing. Let each stroke guide you through your emotions, offering a path to recovery and rediscovery of your playful curiosity.

3. Integrate Creativity into Your Life: This can be just one brushstroke at a time. Discover how small, daily artistic endeavors can not only fit into your busy schedule but become a cherished oasis of tranquility and joy.

4. Embrace The Journey of Growth: Remember, art is not about being the best—it's about being your best. Let go of comparisons, and let each creation be a step towards embracing your unique voice.

5. Get Expert Guidance: True progress demands more than just random tips; it requires structured guidance that builds your skills, step by confident step.

6. Simplify Your Creative Path: Embark on a guided artistic adventure that lights the way forward, making the vast world of art accessible, one focused project at a time.

Often times other art courses WON'T provide you with those six CRUCIAL things you need to recover your artistic spark.

Instead of sending you down the straight path of

Confidence and Consistent Progress

they might send you down the path of. . .

Many Struggles and Headaches.

There's an ocean of painting videos and courses out there.

Often times these courses:

• Lack Quality Instruction: Many courses are confusing, incomplete or lack important information.
  
• Lack Connection: Many courses don't provide an avenue for sharing your work or getting feedback from others.
  
• Distracting: Many other places make it easy to get lost going down a rabbit hole of unrelated content OR overwhelm you with too many options.
• Lack Structure: When teaching yourself to paint online, often you learn a little bit from one course and a little bit from another but the concepts never build on each other in a logical way.

These factors can make it incredibly easy to lose motivation to paint. . . 

What I've found is that if you REALLY want to grow in your art, you need two things:

1) Great Instruction &

2) Great Community.

And that's why I started Acrylic University.

And over the years, we've helped tens of thousands of people thrive creatively.

So, below you'll find out all about AU (Acrylic University). 

And you'll also learn more about me. But it will be in third-person, so it sounds more official :-)

Meet me, Jed Dorsey

And here's my friend and fellow faculty artist here in AU:

Meet Dianna Shyne

Week 1: Workshop w/Dianna Shyne

Each month we explore a new landscape theme together (Trees of Life, Skies & Clouds, Fresh Snow, etc). On the 1st Friday of each month, we host a workshop with Dianna Shyne based on the current theme. Dianna is a highly skilled artist and wonderful teacher. She has studied under renowned Russian artists like Ron Lukas, William Reese and Del Gish. You will gain deep insights that propel your art forward through her expert instruction and 30+ years of professional experience!

Week 2: Guest Artist Demo

This is a great way to regularly gain fresh perspective on your artistic pursuit! On the 2nd Friday of each month, we release an exclusive demo with a guest professional Acrylic artist. Artists share their favorite techniques, practical insights they've gained, and the secrets of their success as they open their studio and present exclusive content just for us. You will expand your creativity as you hear from a variety of incredible artists and observe their personal art practice. 

*In April Week 2 Jed will be leading a NEW program called 'Becoming Brave.' Then, in May, we'll be welcoming another guest artist! Don't miss out on these two incredible sessions

Week 3: Discover Your Voice

Week 4: Critiques

Acrylic 101: Foundations of Painting

26 Lessons, 4.5 Hours

The definitive guide to painting in acrylics. Creative Encouragements, Professional Instruction, Complete Supply List, EVERYTHING You Need To Start Succeeding With Your Artwork!

Color 101: Foundations in Color

26 Lessons, 4.5 Hours

In this course, you will learn how to create vibrant, color-filled paintings as well as subtle, nuanced paintings. You will grow in confidence and understanding through hands-on, practical painting & color-mixing exercises.

Design 101:  Foundations of Composition

12 Lessons: 3.5 Hours

Dianna shares her incredible knowledge of design fundamentals with Acrylic University members in this amazing course. She takes a deep dive into design elements like perspective and composition and teaches members how to apply it to their paintings.

Masterclass: The Color of Light and Shadow

18 Lessons: 5.3 Hours

If you want to grow in capturing the nuances of light and shadow in your paintings, this is the course for you! Dianna Shyne goes way beyond the basics in this amazing, highly applicable course.

And so much more!

Become a member now and explore the Library yourself! With new content being added regularly, you'll never run out of guidance and inspiration. (A brand new course on Perspective will be added this fall!)

And all of this is yours for just $49/month

• The Journey (Value: $997): Every month you will receive fresh instruction and insight into new topics that will keep you inspired in every season, including guest artist interviews, demonstrations, monthly critique videos & more!
• 12 Landscape Modules (Value: $1,788): focused lessons on each of the following subjects - Trees, Atmosphere, Water, Pathways, Flowers, Clouds, Mountains, Nocturnes, Structures, Urban Scenes, Light & Snow. 
• 7 Premium Courses (Value: $2,987): Acrylic 101, Color 101, Design 101, Plein Air 101, Primary Palette 1&2, The Color of Light & Shadow, Still Life Masterclass!
• Bonus #1: Free Resource Photos for Each Monthly Theme (Value: $497) - Inspiration is yours! You can paint & SELL from these hand-selected photos.
• Bonuse #2: Monthly Live Workshops w/ Dianna Shyne (Yearly Value $1,795) - Get expert guidance that will give you deep understanding and growth in skills every month!
• Bonus #3: Acrylic University Community (Value: Priceless) - Never take another step alone. Friends for your artistic journey.

100% Risk Free

All you have to do is say MAYBE.

If you want to cancel on Day 29, you can do so with zero issues.

If you accidentally get charged and want a refund, you can get a refund with absolutely no hassle.

We don't need to use cheap gimmicks at Acrylic University. We firmly believe that Acrylic University is the BEST place to grow as an artist on the planet.

Say maybe and give it a shot - the risk is all on us!

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