Explore the five projectsTwo Week Challenge
Finish five pieces.
Get help with every one.
Draw and paint with full lessons from the Mastery Program, then get personal coach feedback on the art you submit.
Join the Challenge for $99One payment. Lessons open immediately.
Coaching begins with your Saturday cohort.
Your $99 credits toward Mastery if you continue.
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Get help when you need a second pair of eyes
Find out what to change in your own painting.
Get personal feedback from an artist coach on the work you submit.
Submit each Challenge piece for personal feedback. A working artist reviews it and helps you decide what to try next, so your next practice session has a direction.
Watch the project develop from the first marks to the finish.
Put the technique into practice on your own paper or canvas.
Learn what to keep and what to try as you continue.
See what you'll make
Build your skills through five different projects.
Begin with drawing, then carry what you learn about proportion and light into oil paint and acrylics.
Draw a charcoal portrait.
Study proportion and how light describes a face.
Measure a graphite horse.
Use the 3-D Drawing Method to check your angles.
Paint an oil bird.
Lift light from a dark ground with the subtractive method.
Develop an oil portrait.
Practice anatomy and expressive brushwork.
Build a bear with color.
Place acrylic colors beside each other and let your eye mix them.
Join the Two Week Challenge
Give your next five pieces a plan and a coach.
Get the full project lessons, assignment briefs, materials lists, personal feedback on submitted art, and live group calls.
No subscription. Your $99 payment can be applied toward the Mastery Program if you continue.
Join the Challenge for $99From Challenge participants
“I can't believe what I've learnt and how well I can paint since I have taken the 2-week challenge”
Tracey Power · Challenge participant
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“I did the two week challenge and it was fantastic...”
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Open your lessons immediately.Use the time before your cohort begins to watch your first lesson and gather supplies.
Begin coaching with your Saturday cohort.Your community feed, coach support, and live calls open with the cohort.
Keep lesson access for 30 days from your cohort start.The two-week schedule gives you a pace to follow, with extra time to revisit lessons.
Bring your own art materials.The Challenge includes a materials list for each project. Supplies are purchased separately.
Get the details before you begin.
Can I join if I'm new to drawing and painting?
Yes. The Challenge begins with drawing and includes step-by-step instruction. Artists returning after time away can use the same projects to rebuild their practice.
Are these complete lessons?
Yes. The projects use full lessons from the Mastery Program. The oil bird and oil portrait each span three lessons.
Will someone review my art?
Personal coach feedback is included for every Challenge piece you submit during the coaching period. Coaching begins when your cohort starts.
What if I need longer than two weeks?
Your lessons remain available for 30 days from your cohort start. If your schedule changes, contact the team to discuss your options.