No more wondering what to paint.
Just one small painting lesson from Jed Dorsey, every Friday, for a whole year. This is the original Miniature Painting Challenge.
Beginner-friendly · About 30 minutes a week · Small 6x6 canvases
Early price
$99
Less than $2 a lesson. The price goes to $129 on December 1.
Bonus: Join now and get Jed's lesson Loosening Up Your Brushstrokes right away.
Lessons begin Friday, January 1. Brand new to painting? Start right away with our Acrylic Painting for Total Beginners course, included with your challenge.
Giving it as a gift? Choose “Send as a gift” at checkout.
45-day money-back guarantee. Your 45 days start with your first lesson, so you have until mid-February to decide.
How it works
- Join today.
- Your first challenge lesson arrives Friday, January 1.
- Paint along each Friday and share your minis in the private challenge group.
Will you join me for a year of painting?
In January 2021, I started sharing one small painting lesson every week. I made them for our members, so many of whom were wrestling with what I call 'the big canvas dilemma': standing in front of a large blank canvas, overwhelmed, not sure where to begin. Small paintings take that weight off. They're quick, they're forgiving, and every one teaches you something.
What surprised me was what it did for me. After more than 25 years of painting, those little weekly paintings loosened me up and brought back the joy of simply showing up to paint. I'd love for you to experience that too. Will you paint with me this year?
— Jed
From past participants
"Finished them all. I had never picked up a paintbrush before last January. First painting of the year and a December painting..."
"Completing this challenge has been one of the best accomplishments in my life. … I started with a goal to complete 12 of these minis. I had so much fun that I made it through all 52 + the bonus 2 from Diana! When we started last January I would really labor over each painting. Taking literally hours and hours sometimes to complete one. By the end I can generally get each one done in less than an hour of active painting time."
"I am really sad that our Miniature Challenge is finished. I am so grateful for this wonderful experience. I have learned so much and know I have grown so much. I now feel qualified to say I am an artist! That is something I have always wanted to be."
"Hi Everyone! I made it to the end!!! I did not post here, but I have completed all 52 paintings, every single one! Some were more successful, others - not so much 😅 Thank you for the challenge Jed Dorsey, it kept me going even during the busiest days and weeks of the year! And your cheery personality is and uplifting factor as well 🙂"
"Jed's Mini Challenge is complete. It was fun, I learned a lot. Thank you Jed. Looking forward to Painting Across America in 2026."
"My first 4 mini paintings done. Can't wait to see what I get to paint on Friday. I started painting a couple years ago after going to a paint night with a friend. I had no experience with drawing or painting before so although I find it challenging, I Love It! Thanks Jed Dorsey!"
Give a year of painting
Know someone who loves to paint, or keeps saying they'd like to start? This challenge makes a gift they'll enjoy all year. Just choose "Send as a gift" at checkout.
Give it as a gift – $99
What You'll Get Today:
Jed Dorsey's Miniature Painting Challenge
- 52 weekly painting lessons, every Friday starting January 1
- HD video: see every brushstroke
- Supply list with an easy order button
- Private Facebook community for challenge members
- Lifetime access
- Included: Acrylic Painting for Total Beginners, a short starter course (under 2 hours) you can paint through before January 1
- BONUS: Loosening Up Your Brushstrokes - A 60-minute lesson from Jed on painting with bolder, looser brushstrokes. Get ready to go bold!
- Can be given as a gift
Early price: $99
Less than $2 a lesson. The price goes to $129 on December 1.
45-Day Total Confidence Money Back Guarantee
Let us take the risk on this. Your 45 days start with your first lesson on January 1, so even if you join in November you have until mid-February to decide. If you're not completely satisfied, we'll give you a full refund. No questions asked.
