"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.
Join a Community and Reconnect With Your Art!
- 52 Paint-Along Lessons - You'll get a new miniature painting lesson every Friday for a full year, starting January 1. Paintings are on 6x6 canvases.
- Bonus: Dianna's Perspective Tutorial - Dianna walks you through the fundamentals of perspective. If you need help with your lines, rows, and buildings this is for you! Take this tool on your travels!
Bonus for joining before January 1 — immediate access.
- Overflow of Joy - Dianna's enthusiasm for art, creativity and life overflows in everything she does, and you will receive that joy every week!
- Supply List - An easy-to-use supply list containing all the supplies you'll need for the year. Order with a few button clicks!
- Private Community - Join a private Facebook group just for challenge members, where painters share their minis and cheer each other on.
- Lifetime Access* - Get access to the 52 painting lessons for life. If you don't finish them all in the year, you can come back to them at any time.
- Learn From a Professional - Dianna has won more than a dozen top National awards, and has taught locally and internationally. She is known for her ability to share her knowledge with students of any level, breaking down difficult concepts into bite-size pieces.
Giving it as a gift? Choose "Send as a gift" in the checkout.
The price goes to $179 on December 1.
This challenge is designed for you to flourish. Commit to growth and an epic journey of falling in love with art again!
45-day money-back guarantee. We believe strongly in what we do. 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 aren't satisfied for any reason, we'll give you your money back.
* “Lifetime” allows you to access the Miniature Painting Challenge as long as the program is available and supported.
How it works
- Join today, and start your bonus lesson right away.
- Your first challenge lesson arrives Friday, January 1.
- Paint along each Friday and share your minis in the private challenge group.
Okay, so what is it?
A year-long painting trip without the suitcase. Each week Dianna takes you somewhere new: a sunlit hillside, a harbor, a market street, a quiet field at sunrise. She shows you how she simplifies a busy scene into a few big shapes and lets the light tell the story. You'll paint along at your own pace, and by the end of the year you'll have a little gallery of the world.
What Others Are Saying:
"Dianna Shyne is a joyful instructor and I am learning so much with every mini! These are from her Travels Near and Far numbers 21-24. Abandoned Quarry Sailing School Tuscan Hillside and Purple Bougainvillea. I am now caught up and enjoying each and every one. If you haven't signed up for this mini challenge, I would encourage you to look at it. It's fantastic!"
"Enjoyed visiting Prince Edward Island with Dianna's Travels near and far. Each scene was challenging for me! But Dianna guided me and am always amazed how she mixes her colours and her values. Learning so much. Dianna calls these "practices" and that gives me the courage to try each one and share them!"
"I am learning so much from these studies!"
"Loving Dianna’s teaching, and learning so much. I’m slow, and can’t do the loose quick style, it doesn’t seem to be in my DNA! Never the less, soaking up all her tips and techniques and embracing the warmth and joy in her delivery."
"I am so grateful for this mini challenge that has encouraged me to try. And yes Dianna, it was fun!!!! (teeth gritting kind of fun)"
Here's a Sample of What You Will Paint:
Frequently Asked Questions
When does it start?
Your first lesson arrives on Friday, January 1, and a new lesson follows every Friday for 52 weeks.
Can I give it as a gift?
Yes! Choose the gift option at checkout. It makes a lovely Christmas gift for the painter in your life.
What if I can't paint every week?
That's completely fine. Many painters take longer than a year, and that's okay. The lessons are yours for life, so you can paint when it suits you and pick up wherever you left off.
Do I need to be an Acrylic University member?
No. The Miniature Painting Challenge is its own program. You don't need a membership to join.
