Free 3-Day Live Painting Class and Challenge


Fall in love with painting again in this FREE painting workshop!


Join Jed Dorsey & Dianna Shyne for a 3-Part Acrylic Painting Workshop & Challenge that will guide you in painting Radiant Acrylic Landscapes. You don't want to miss it! 


>> LIVE Sessions: April 22, 24, 26 <<

with Prize Giveaway on April 29th


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Our Free Exclusive, Limited Time Facebook Group where you can connect with other Acrylic artists from all over the world. 

Live Masterclass

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 prices during each masterclass session.

(Art Supplies, Paint Sets, $500 Amazon Gift Card and more).

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.

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.

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You'll have an opportunity to win!

By joining the FREE masterclass, 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!

What's Happening During the Masterclass?

Session 1: Big Brush Boldness!

w/ Jed Dorsey

Do you struggle with painting loosely and boldly? Are you putting in too much detail or constantly overworking your paintings? Do lose the 'freshness' as your painting progresses? You never know when to stop working on a painting? In this session, Jed will share how you can learn to paint with boldness with any subject matter.


Live Online - Mon, April 22 @ 11am PST / 2pm EST


(Sessions will be available after if you can't make it to the live event.)

Session 2: Freedom with Color

w/ Dianna Shyne!

Are you afraid to experiment with color? Do you feel like you have to paint things just as you see them? Perhaps you're unsure how to mix colors - or even which colors to use in the first place? 


In this session, Dianna will share a guaranteed method you can use to simplify your palette, instantly HARMONIZE your paintings, and find FREEDOM WITH COLOR.


Live Online - Wed, April 24 @ 11am PST / 2pm EST


(Sessions will be available after if you can't make it to the live event.)

Session 3: My Secret For Light-Filled Paintings

w/ Jed Dorsey

Tired of creating boring paintings? Would you like more energy and emotion in your work? In this third session, Jed is going to give you a guaranteed technique he discovered after years of painting that will simplify design & infuse your paintings with LIGHT, COLOR, & EMOTION!


Live Online - Fri, April 26 @ 11am PST / 2pm EST


(Sessions will be available after if you can't make it to the live event.)

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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 public, twice-per-year opportunity 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 two of the top acrylic artists in America, then this Workshop is for you.


    If you want to learn side by side with 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. 
    • 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: This Workshop & Challenge is one way 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.

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