Take the artistic journey your heart longs for.
A membership here at Acrylic University will allow you to gain skills, build confidence & thrive artistically whether you are an experienced artist or a total beginner. And in all of it, you will be connecting with your heart again.
Expert Instruction
Learn from an award-winning professional artist with nearly 20 years of experience working specifically in acrylics. Gain important insights and put proven methods into practice that will save you valuable time, energy and resources.
160+ Lessons
Join our monthly track with guided lesson content that will keep you moving forward. Plus, three full painting courses available to you as you progress.
Weekly LIVE Q&A
A professional artist's advice anytime you need it! Now you won't have to try to figure it out on your own. Ask any question you want and let an expert help guide you in overcoming every obstacle you face.
MEET YOUR TEACHER
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.
What if you had access to fresh instruction every month?
With new Monthly Modules given to you on a regular basis, you will build a foundation of knowledge upon which you can flourish in your artistic pursuits. Monthly lessons will be grouped together around the themes below.
What if you had a solid foundation for all of your artistic pursuits?
With immediate access to three of our flagship courses, you will strengthen your base of knowledge and find real results through proven instruction and hands-on exercises.
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What if you had the encouragement of like-minded friends who were on the same creative journey?
With access to our vibrant member community and world-wide friends, you will grow to be your best artistic self. Make connections with people from all over the world, gain greater insights from others, and stride forward with the mutual encouragement of doing something with others. As a member of Acrylic University, you will always have a friend for your artistic journey.
What if you had an expert available to ask any question you might have?
With access to our weekly LIVE Q&A, it's like having a professional coach available for advice whenever you need it. Ask any question you have regarding art and Jed will give you his expert opinion to help you avoid frustration and keep moving forward.
What members are saying:
"For the Love of Acrylics" Monthly Membership
$35
PER MONTH
Guided Lessons Each Month: Mountains, Trees, Clouds, Light, Flowers, Water, Snow & More!
Access To Full Painting Courses
Live Weekly Q&A w/ Jed Dorsey
Monthly Challenges
Worldwide Member Community
And so much more!!
"Loved everything about your course!" - Wendy L.
"I only wish I had done this sooner." - Doug G.
45-Day Total Confidence Money Back Guarantee
Let us take the risk on this. If you're not completely satisfied, we will give you a full refund. No questions asked.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are lots of mediums to paint with. The three most popular mediums are oil, watercolor and acrylics. But there are SO many reason to paint with acrylics!
- Water Cleanup: Acrylic paints clean up easily with water. You will never need to expose yourself or others to special solvents or thinners when you are using acrylic paints.
- Fast Drying:I love the fact that I can touch my paintings after a short time and not worry about getting wet paint on myself or what's around me. This makes it much easier to store and transport paintings without all the headache you'd have if they were still wet. Also, when I want to make a change to a painting I can do it quickly.
- Super Versatile:Acrylic paints can be applied to almost any surface because they adhere so well. They can also be applied very thin and transparent or very thick and impasto-like without having to worry about rules like "thick over thin" because of their quick drying properties. Acrylic paintings are easy to frame because they don't need to be protected with glass.
- Cost Effective:Acrylic paints are fairly inexpensive when compared to other mediums. This means that you can paint and practice with freedom without being too concerned about cost.
- Travel Easily:Because they are non-toxic and don't require fancy thinners, you can travel the world with your acrylic paints and never worry about boarding a plane with hazardous materials.
Yes!
We are happy to say we've had many people with little to no experience come through our instruction! We will walk you through each step of the painting process, starting with what supplies you want to have and why. You will be able to see paintings come together from start to finish and never miss anything because you can pause, stop & rewind as much as you need!
Absolutely, yes!
Not only will you be able to be refreshed in the foundational practices that are of great help to every artist, whether beginner or advanced, but you will get an insider look at the secrets Jed has discovered in his 20 years of working with acrylics. Plus, you will get all of the insights he's gained from his own ongoing learning as he has taken myriads of workshops from other master artists.
Short answer: A ton!
Long answer: First, you'll get the monthly modules, which will be dripped out every month and be focused on different themes.
But you will also get access to courses:
Acrylic 101
Plein Air 101
Color 101
Primary Palette - Getting to Know Your Essential Colors (mini-course)
And lots of other stuff:
Paint-Along Lessons
Tips and Hints
We are adding new content on a regular basis. You have access to everything that we add as long as you are a member.
We give you access to a detailed supply list that will give you all the information you need. You will also have access to videos with helpful information about which supplies to buy and an link to an online art supply store where everything can be purchased. You can start with the supplies you have at home if you want and that’s perfectly fine. Below is a general list of the supplies that are needed to get started:
- Acrylic Paint
- Paint Box
- Palette
- Canvases
- Brushes
- Sketchbook and pencils
- Value Finder
- Masking Tape
- Spray bottle
- Rags or paper towel
- Water buckets for cleaning brushes
You will be able to submit your questions for the Q&A on Tuesdays & Wednesdays, and Jed will answer them on the LIVE Q&A which happens weekly on Tuesdays at 6:00pm PST.
It is always recorded, so if you are unable to watch live, you will have the opportunity to view it at your convenience at a later time :-)
The Q&A's take place in our Facebook Community.
You do not need to be a "tech wizard" to participate in our courses. We built Acrylic University on a very user-friendly platform that anyone can navigate. And if you ever have questions or issues, you can contact us at [email protected]. We are here to help.
Yes, absolutely!
If you cancel your subscription within 45 days, we will refund all of your money - no questions asked. We believe strongly in what we do and we want you to be thoroughly satisfied.
