Free 3-Day Live Painting Workshop & Challenge
Fall in love with painting again
Join Jed Dorsey & Dianna Shyne for a 3-Part Acrylic Painting Workshop & Challenge that will guide you in painting vibrant acrylic landscapes. You don't want to miss it!
***LIVE Sessions: Jan 20, 22, 24 - Recordings available***
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Unlock Free Workshop!
Register Now and Get Access to:
- Facebook Group: Our FREE, Exclusive, Limited Time Facebook Group where you can connect with other Acrylic artists from all over the world
- Live Workshop: 3 LIVE Acrylic Painting Sessions with Jed & Dianna that will give you the exact tools you need to paint bold and radiant landscapes
- Win Incredible Prizes: We'll be giving away amazing prizes during each workshop session. (Art Supplies, Paint Sets, $500 Amazon Gift Card and more).
What You'll Learn During the FREE Workshop
Session 1: Techniques for Painting Trees w/ Jed Dorsey
In this session, Jed will teach you how to simplify tree shapes, capture light and shadow, and use creative techniques to bring your trees to life. You'll leave with the confidence to paint with loose, dynamic strokes and embrace the beauty of imperfection.
Live Online - Mon, Jan 20 @ 11am PST / 2pm EST
(Sessions will be available after if you can't make it to the live event.)
Session 2: Mastering Water Movement w/ Dianna Shyne
Unlock the secrets of painting water with movement and depth! Dianna Shyne will guide you through creating reflections, mixing vibrant colors, and using brush techniques to capture ripples and waves. From calm lakes to rushing rivers, you'll learn to convey the life and energy of water in your landscapes.
Live Online - Wed, Jan 22 @ 11am PST / 2pm EST
(Sessions will be available after if you can't make it to the live event.)
Session 3: Capturing Atmosphere w/Jed Dorsey and Dianna Shyne
Tired of creating boring paintings? Would you like more energy and emotion in your work? In this lesson Jed and Dianna will work together to demonstrate how to convey a sense of atmosphere in your paintings
Live Online - Fri, Jan 24 @ 11am PST / 2pm EST
(Sessions will be available after if you can't make it to the live event.)
Meet Your Instructors!
Meet Jed Dorsey
Jed Dorsey has been painting his whole life. A fourth-generation artist, he began his journey in acrylics nearly 20 years ago. His paintings are collected internationally, and he is a sought-after instructor. Jed is passionate about sharing his knowledge and helping others grow in both practical skill and fearless creativity.
Jed's been featured in Plein Air Magazine, International Artist Magazine, HGTV's Good Bones, Blick Art Materials Featured Artists, and much more. He started Acrylic University in 2018.
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Meet Dianna Shyne
Multiple award winning artist, Dianna Shyne infuses her paintings with a sense of vitality and life- affirming joy.
Pursuing her passion for art, Dianna Shyne has spent over thirty five years working in acrylic, oil and watercolor. She studied 15 years with renowned Russian Impressionist teachers including Ron Lukas, William Reese and Del Gish.
Dianna has exhibited her work in over 40 solo and two person exhibitions, and won more than a dozen top National awards, Including first place in The Artist’s Magazine 2013 all media competition. Her work is included in publications such as The Artist Magazine, Watercolor Magic and Northlight Books. Dianna’s painting “Americana” was featured in the 2013 edition of “Acrylic Works the Best of Acrylic Painting” published by Northlight Books.
You'll have an opportunity to win!
By joining the FREE workshop, you have a chance to WIN one of these prizes:
Blick Art Supplies Gift Cards
We'll be giving away THREE $200 Blick Art Supplies Gift Cards. Get whatever art supplies you need from one of the biggest and most reliable art supplies in the world!
$500 Amazon Gift Card
Want some extra money to stock up on all your favorite art supplies?! Or whatever else you want? You can do whatever you want with this gift card - even if that means treating yourself to that special something you've been waiting for!
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Frequently Asked Questions
How Does This Work?
PLEASE NOTE: All the information you need for the workshop will be found at AcrylicUniversity.com/radiant
This 3-Day Workshop is 100% free and hosted by professional artists Jed Dorsey & Dianna Shyne.
All Workshop live events will take place on YouTube, you can find all reference photos and supplies, etc. on the Dashboard linked above. All video lessons will be available publicly throughout the duration of the workshop, then they will be moved to our site, AcrylicUniversity.com
In the workshop, there will be 3 live teaching sessions by Jed Dorsey & Dianna Shyne, plus there will be a live celebration time with prizes to make 4 total LIVE sessions.
Each session will include wonderful encouragement and practical instruction from two of the top acrylic artists in the USA!
During each class, we'll be randomly giving away a prize including Art Supply Gift Cards, and a $500 Amazon Gift Card.
Replays will be available throughout the duration of the workshop, but we encourage you to attend live if you can!
At the end of the Workshop you'll be invited to join our Acrylic University Membership. This is a rare opportunity when we open our doors to join an incredible painting membership. The Membership truly is one-of-a-kind - it's full of incredible and unmatched Acrylic painting instruction. You won't find value like this anywhere else. This is completely optional for those that want to take the next step in their journey.
How Do I Know This Is For Me?
If you look at other artists' light-filled paintings and wonder 'How did they do that!?' - then this Workshop is for you.
If your paintings lack vibrancy or great design, then this Workshop is for you.
If you want to paint loosely and boldly, then this Workshop is for you! We have an entire session dedicated to just this topic.
If you're a beginner, intermediate or advanced artist, then this Workshop is for you!
If you want to learn from one of the top acrylic artists in America, then this Workshop is for you.
If you want to learn side by side from other artists from all over the world, then this Workshop is for you.
If painting is your passion - if you constantly have the urge to paint the beautiful things you see - then this Workshop is for you.
What Supplies Do I Need?
To be able to participate fully, you will need:
- A computer, tablet, phone, or other device that has internet access.
- A Facebook account so you can access our Private Community where you can interact with others and share your work.
- Some basic painting supplies, including primary colors (yellow, red, and blue) plus white & black, a few paintbrushes, and 3 canvases.
Why Is This Workshop Free?
"The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away." - Pablo Picasso
Reason 1: Back in 2016, when Jed became a full-time artist, he had a difficult time finding great instruction in acrylics that would help him move forward. His experience showed there was a lack of professionals who worked in the medium, and he began to dream of an "acrylic revolution" where the medium became dominant in art, despite its critics. Out of that vision came Acrylic University - a place that could help people from all over the world discover the joys of painting with acrylic paints. This workshop is just part of how we are trying to help artists flourish.
Reason 2: The Workshop & Challenge is how we show people what Acrylic University is about - who we are, what we do, what we love, etc. We will open enrollment at the end of the Workshop and welcome anyone who decides they would like to take the next step in their art journey with us, however, there is no obligation to do so.
