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MASTERCLASS

Mixed Media Made Beautiful

Turn Layered Chaos into Cohesive, Fine Art Paintings

Only $25

ENROLL NOW + Lifetime Access

We guarantee you’ll create your most cohesive mixed media painting yet... or your money back. Seriously.

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MASTERCLASS

Mixed Media Made Beautiful

Turn Layered Chaos into Cohesive, Fine Art Paintings

Only $25

ENROLL NOW + Lifetime Access

We guarantee you’ll create your most cohesive mixed media painting yet... or your money back. Seriously.

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From Messy to Masterful...

In Just Four Guided Sessions

Imagine finishing a layered painting that feels intentional, deep, and gallery-ready — that draws people in and feels like you, but elevated.

If mixed media has ever felt:

  • Busy but not cohesive
  • Expressive but unresolved
  • Fun to start… hard to finish
  • Strong up close, but weak from a distance

Or if you’ve quietly wondered:
"Is this actually good... or am I hiding behind texture?"
That ends here.

Inside this Masterclass, you’ll learn how to:

  •   Build collage and texture that supports the painting, not competes with it
  •  Use ink and acrylics with control and intention
  •   Simplify, unify, and create depth so layered work feels timeless
  •   Bring hierarchy and cohesion to complex surfaces
  •  Finish with clarity and confidence

This is where layered work becomes fine art.

Ready to elevate your mixed media? Sign up

Our Students Say It Best

This mixed media class is a breakthrough in how artists think about layers, texture, and resolution.

It’s not about adding more techniques — it’s about finally understanding how everything works together.

Artists feel the difference immediately.

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"I just did my first painting in this group 🤗 it is from the Masterclass Acrylic Painting Made Easy! I am so proud 😊"

Nadine Hilti

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"It was an incredible experience to have such a talented master guiding me through the process step by step. I am grateful for this opportunity and have learned much about acrylic painting. Elli Milan's teaching style made it easy to follow. Overall, it was a wonderful experience that I will always cherish."

Elli Albrecht

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"This is my effort of the Masterclass: Acrylic Painting Made Easy. These classes are well worth the money 😁. I’ve learned so much from them and am so grateful Elli and Dimita share their knowledge. Thank you 🙏🥰"

Sue Shephard

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"Thank you Elli for opening my eyes to this approach with acrylics!"

Tara Kunicki

Inside Mixed Media Made Beautiful

What You Get

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A four-session Masterclass guiding you through a complete layered painting — from strong foundation to refined oil resolution.

Learn how to move through the messy middle with clarity, so every layer serves the whole.

A clear, repeatable framework you can return to anytime.

  • 4 in-depth video sessions (lifetime access)
  • On-demand streaming (anytime, anywhere)
  • Start-to-finish professional demonstration
  • Source selection guidance
  • Printable workbook with reference images

Only $25 with Lifetime Access

Create Your Most Cohesive Mixed Media Painting — Or It’s Free!

We are confident you’ll feel a visible shift in how your paintings resolve and in how you trust your process.

If you don’t experience more clarity and confidence within 14 days, just email us for a full refund.

No risk. Just growth.

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Our Fool-Proof Class Structure

Master Beautiful Mixed Media Art in our 4-Session Process

No guesswork.. No fear of ruining it. No unfinished canvases sitting in the corner.
Clear guidance, even when the painting gets messy.

Session 1 — Building an Intelligent Beginning

Learn how to choose or create a strong source image and prep your canvas for depth.

Collage and texture become structural tools — not decoration — so your foundation supports everything that follows.

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Session 2 — Creating Atmosphere Without Losing Control

Use ink and acrylics to build energy and movement while maintaining cohesion.

You’ll learn how to let the painting stay loose — without letting it fall apart.

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Session 3 — Using Oil to Unify and Resolve

Discover how glazing, value structure, and warm/cool temperature bring hierarchy and depth to layered work.

This is where mixed media shifts from expressive to serious — from experimental to timeless.

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Session 4 — Finishing With Confidence

Strengthen midtones, refine highlights, and learn how to recognize when a painting is unresolved versus simply uncomfortable.

Walk away knowing:

“I can take a painting all the way.”

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Only $25 with Lifetime Access

FAQs

Q: What level of experience is needed for this class?

This is an intermediate to advanced class designed for artists who already have a foundation in drawing and painting.

You’ll get the most out of it if you’re comfortable working from a source image and have some experience with acrylic or oil paint.

This is not a fundamentals-from-zero course.

If you’re newer but willing to pause, replay, and treat this as a process-focused exploration rather than a copying exercise, you can still gain a lot — just move at your own pace.

Q: What supplies do I need? Basic acrylics, a few brushes, and canvas. Simple list provided.  No specialty items required to get started!
Q: How fast will I improve?

Most students see a dramatic difference with their first painting. And with lifetime access, you can practice again and again!

Q: What are the terms of the money-back guarantee?

We're so confident in your success with this class, that we offer a 14 days no questions asked Money Back Guarantee.

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A Note From Your Instructor

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Hello Artist,

If you love layered, expressive work but sometimes feel unsure how to bring it all together, I made this class for you.

Mixed media is powerful. But without structure, it can feel chaotic… or worse, decorative instead of timeless.

In this Masterclass, I show you how I think through layers, how I allow messiness, how I bring in restraint, and how I resolve complexity without losing energy.

This isn’t about copying my style.

It’s about learning how to orchestrate layers so your work feels intentional, cohesive, and worthy of being taken seriously.

You’ll walk away with more than a finished painting.

You’ll walk away trusting your process. And that changes everything.

I’ll see you inside.

With love,

Dimitra Milan

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Here's Everything You’ll Get with This Life-Changing Class

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Mixed Media Made Beautiful

  • 4 In-Depth Video Sessions
  • Lifetime On-Demand Access
  • Step-by-Step, Start to Finish Professional Demonstration
  • Exclusive Process Insights from Dimitra Milan
  • Source Selection & Canvas Prep Guidance
  • Proven Layered Resolution Framework
  • 14-Day Money-Back Guarantee

Only $25 with Lifetime Access

Art Supplies Needed

  • Pearl Mica Flake
  • Glass Bead Gel
  • Gloss Gel
  • Modeling Paste
  • Collage Paper
  • Catalyst Tool
  • Acrylic Inks
  • Alcohol Inks
  • Fluid Acrylics
  • Set of Acrylic Paint
  • Oil Paint
  • Alcohol
  • Solvent
  • Galkyd
  • Fearless Brushes
  • Mastery Brushes
About Milan Art Institute

This is Just the Beginning...

Many students begin with this Masterclass and then after seeing their first success, go on to our Mastery Program with Mentorship. You’re not just learning a technique — you’re unlocking your artistic future.

The Milan Art Institute is the hub of a growing art revolution. Our Institute provides community, inspiration, and education to students all over the world.

Our Mastery Program has taught and helped over 5,000 students launch thriving art careers. The Milan Art Institute teaches oil painting, drawing, and mixed media techniques through our immersive learning process. From novice to professional, we help artists pursue their passion and turn it into a profitable career.

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