What if you could paint beautiful portraits of the people you

LOVE?

Creating a portrait is more than just making a painting.

It's an intimate process.

It captures a person's soul at a specific moment in time.

Painting beautiful portraits is incredibly rewarding.

But...

Portraiture can be difficult or terrifying!

How do I get the proportions right?

What do I paint first?

How do I paint the form of the subject?

How do I paint loosely with boldness and confidence?

You are in luck!

Award-winning artist, Dianna Shyne

presents her

10x10 Portrait Painting Challenge!

Dianna has decades of experience painting portraits. She has a gift for teaching strong fundamentals in a practical way. You'll have plenty of 'AHA' moments when learning from Dianna!

Okay, so what is it?

The 10x10 Portrait Challenge is ten weeks

of artistic inspiration.

What you'll get:

• 10 Paint-Along Lessons - Each lesson is an hour long and jam packed full of Dianna Shyne's portrait painting insights. You'll get one lesson every week for ten weeks. Stick with these lessons and you'll see huge growth in your artwork in a short amount of time!

• Supply List - You may already have what you need, but in case you don't, we will provide you with an easy-to-order supply list.

• Professional Instruction - Learn from Dianna Shyne - a professional artist of 30+ years. She takes her decades of portrait painting experience and teaches solid fundamentals in a digestible way. Her students have 'AHA' moments all the time when learning from her! 

• ​Lifetime access - Don't worry if you don't get everything done in the ten weeks. These lessons will be yours for life. *

• Private Community - You'll be able to access one of the most FUN and ENCOURAGING community of artists in the world!

Stay Inspired

You'll learn to paint 10 gorgeous portraits step-by-step. You can decorate your home with these beautiful works of art or give them away as unique, one-of-a-kind gifts.

Learn from a Professional

Get a new video painting lesson from Dianna Shyne every single week for 10 weeks! Stay inspired and learn quickly as she shares insights and expert tips from 35+ years of experience. Plus, you'll receive plenty of encouragement for your painting journey!

Lifetime Access

Are you busy & worried you'll fall behind? Have no fear. With your purchase you'll gain access for life. There's absolutely no risk of missing out because you can revisit these lessons for years to come.

How will you benefit from the Portrait Painting Challenge?

#2: Not Knowing Where To Start

Each week for 10 weeks you'll gain access to a new and inspiring lesson, so YOU'LL ALWAYS HAVE SOMETHING FUN TO PAINT!

#3: Fear and Insecurity

These lessons will help you move past fear into

COURAGEOUS creativity. Art will stop being intimidating,

and it will be LIFE-GIVING!

You will OVERCOME these OBSTACLES to creativity:

#1: Lack of Time

Make the most of your time in a focused environment. Each lesson is one hour long and packed full of expert painting insights

Who is this Portrait Painting Challenge

good for?

Dianna Shyne's 10x10 Portrait Challenge is aimed at intermediate artists.

It will build upon the concepts explored in her first portrait challenge. 

In her first challenge, Dianna focused on planes of the human face. In this challenge, she teaches on placement and proportions.

[If you're a total beginner, you will probably find this course a big challenge and possibly beyond your skill level - but if you're a brave soul, go for it. You're welcome to try anything - it's just paint!]

Here are the paintings you will learn to paint:

Will you join me for 10 weeks of painting?

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.

Dianna is an incredible teacher and you'll learn so much from her throughout this challenge! 

What others are saying about Dianna:

"If you are not a painter but would like to give it a try, if you love painting but are ready to bring your work to a new level, if you are an accomplished painter but feel the need for someone to nudge you into a new adventure with your art. You need Dianna."

Charles M.

"Dianna has a rare ability to work with everyone from beginners to skilled professional artists in a way that accepts where they are on their artistic journey and 

helps them take the next step on that journey. She has a gift for explaining artistic concepts clearly, in a way that makes me say, “Aha! Now I understand it."

Cynthia R.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this 10x10 Portrait Challenge different than Dianna's first portrait challenge?

What supplies will I need?

Dianna Shyne's 10x10 Portrait Challenge is aimed at intermediate artists.

It will build upon the concepts explored in her first portrait challenge. 

In her first challenge, Dianna focused on planes of the human face. In this challenge, she teaches on placement and proportions.

[If you're a total beginner, you will probably find this course a big challenge and possibly beyond your skill level - but if you're a brave soul, go for it. You're welcome to try anything - it's just paint!]

Please note: Inside the course, we will provide you with a full list that will include links if you'd like to order online.

You will need just a few supplies really.

1. Paint: A limited palette of paints (a yellow, a red, a blue) plus black and white will suffice. There may be a few more colors used periodically, but if you have the basics, you'll be fine.

2. Canvases/panels: All the demonstration paintings will be done on 10x10 canvases or panels. You can, of course, use a different size if you want.

3. Brushes: You will need 3 or 4 brushes of various sizes. I generally use 2 or 3 "flat" brushes and one "round" brush for smaller details.

That's pretty much it! Again, you will find a more detailed list in the course.

Do I have to use acrylic paints?

The short answer is no. The vast majority of what's taught is foundational to all painting mediums. So, if you wanted to use oils, for instance, you would find all the main principles are totally applicable to you, but there would just be some differences in technique as the mediums have different properties.

The longer answer is that while you COULD use a different medium, there are SO many reason to paint with acrylics!

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

Are the lessons good for beginners?

Well, most of the time our Miniature Lessons are great for beginners, but this time you'll need to use your judgment :-)

These lessons are more geared towards intermediate artists, but if you love a challenge and you're just starting out, you are welcome to try your hand with these portrait lessons!

Are the lessons good for experienced artists?

Absolutely, yes!

These lessons were made with you in mind. So, they will be great if you want a challenge. Plus, one of the things that can hinder artists of any level is feeling "uninspired". These short, mini paintings will help you get out and stay out of any rut that tries to slow you down. And they will be a springboard for your own creativity to soar.

What do I gain access to when I join?

You will gain access to one high-quality, professional painting lesson every week for 10 weeks, and you will keep access to those lessons for life, so you can come back and revisit your favorite lessons for years to come :-)

How will I access the lessons?

Your lessons will be accessible 24/7 through any computer or mobile device.

We built our site on a very user-friendly platform that anyone can navigate. And if you ever have questions or issues, you can contact us at support@acrylicuniversity.com. We are here to help.

What's the 45-Day Guarantee?

If, for whatever reason, you decide you aren't satisfied 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.

* by "lifetime" we are referring to the lifetime of this course