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Whether you're picking up a brush for the first time or reigniting your creative spark, you'll find approachable, joyful instruction designed to help you grow with confidence.

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Bite-sized lessons to help you establish a creative practice

Painting of the Month

Would you like to learn to paint, but don’t have the time? The Painting of the Month club gives you the opportunity to explore painting in the time it takes to eat lunch.

Craft a practice you love.

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A course for beginners ready to start painting

Acrylics 101

Acrylics 101 is the perfect course for beginners who want to explore their creativity without feeling overwhelmed. Whether you're picking up a brush for the first time or reconnecting with your passion after years away, this course will ignite your artistic spark and make painting fun and accessible.

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A fun, low-pressure way to grow your painting skills

Workshops

Spark creativity, build confidence, and help you explore new techniques—all in a way that fits your schedule. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned artist, you’ll find something here to inspire your next masterpiece.

Browse Workshops

Learn From Shelby

Bite-sized lessons to help you establish a creative practice

Painting of the Month

Would you like to learn to paint, but don’t have the time? The Painting of the Month club gives you the opportunity to explore painting in the time it takes to eat lunch.

Craft a practice you love.

Learn More
A course for beginners ready to start painting

Acrylics 101

Acrylics 101 is the perfect course for beginners who want to explore their creativity without feeling overwhelmed. Whether you're picking up a brush for the first time or reconnecting with your passion after years away, this course will ignite your artistic spark and make painting fun and accessible.

Learn More
A fun, low-pressure way to grow your painting skills

Workshops

Spark creativity, build confidence, and help you explore new techniques—all in a way that fits your schedule. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned artist, you’ll find something here to inspire your next masterpiece.

Browse Workshops

Hi, I’m Shelby! 

After years of painting professionally and teaching thousands of students, I’ve learned that confidence on the canvas doesn’t come from talent—it comes from practice, play, and the right guidance.

I created Shelby Dillon Studio to help you skip the overwhelm and start painting with joy. Whether you're returning to art after years away or picking up a brush for the first time, I’m here to show you that your creativity is worth nurturing.

Let’s turn your “maybe someday” into “look what I just made!”

I have learned so much in the past year since picking up a paintbrush. I had never painted before and I can say that it takes me to a place that is challenging, creative and it has become part of everyday life. Having the time to play and learn this medium has been wonderful for me, expanding my horizons and it is all possible because of Shelby and the wonderful community she started. I have so much to learn and look forward to what the next year will bring.

- Diana B. 

I feel like I am in a new groove that haven’t felt in a decade or more. Sincerely I thank you Shelby for helping me break thru a nearly 40 year block. ❤️

- Rose Hoolihan

Shelby's process is so simple yet brilliant! Her teaching style is so encouraging, especially for those with absolutely no previous experience. I surprised myself (and my friends and family) with my work and continue to do so as I keep at it! I even had my first commissioned piece last year and was extremely proud of that accomplishment! Still seems unbelievable!

- Ann

Thanks Shelby for putting me on the road to be able to do my own painting. ❤️ I know there are things I can improve on, but 6 weeks ago I never would have tried something on my own, would not have even known how to start.

- Mary Jane

Free Resource: Tips for Painting with Confidence

Feel stuck before you even begin? Let’s change that.

This free guide is packed with approachable tips to help you build confidence, quiet that inner critic, and start enjoying the painting process—no perfection required.

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