Resources for Artists

Jed Dorsey • May 20, 2021

We all enter the artistic adventure with different experiences and backgrounds and goals. Sometimes we don't even know what we are looking for. Wherever you are at, we want to see you find what you need to take the next step, whether art is a brand new hobby you are exploring or the career you are passionately pursuing. Here are some free resources to help you move forward in your acrylic painting journey.



✅ Free Demonstrations - Friday Night Live: Watch Jed complete a painting in an hour and a half while he chats with Acrylic University members! This is a great, relaxing way to learn from Jed 👇👇

https://www.acrylicuniversity.com/fridaynightlive


✅ Free eBook - The Artist's Guide to Creating With Freedom:  We all struggle with fear from time to time in our creativity. This book will enable you to take practical steps to grow in confidence and overcome fear in your art. 👇👇

The Artist's Guide To Create With Freedom - 10 Strategies To Beat Fear (acrylicuniversity.com)


✅ Free Painting Tips with Jed: We've got tons of informative videos over on our YouTube channel - from painting critiques to paint-along episodes, you can find it here. 👇👇

https://www.youtube.com/jeddorsey


✅ Articles for Artists: We regularly post all kinds of helpful insights and articles right here on the Acrylic University blog, so if you're looking for something specific, make sure to check out the search feature and see what you may find. 👇👇

https://www.acrylicuniversity.com/blog

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