Jed Dorsey Art

Jed Dorsey Art

@jeddorseyart

I'm Jed Dorsey — a fourth-generation artist with 25+ years of experience who believes art should be a source of joy ☀️ — for the painter and the viewer alike. An award-winning artist and sought-after instructor - including national conferences like the Plein Air Convention - I've helped thousands of artists grow their skills and thrive creatively. Whether you're picking up a brush for the first time or ready to turn your passion into a career, this channel is your home for artistic growth. Wh

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Make sure to paint the atmosphere!
YouTubeSep 22, 2026
Watch What Happens When You Paint on Black Gesso
YouTubeSep 22, 2026
Vibrant color doesn't come from squeezing pure pigment straight onto a blank ca…
YouTubeSep 18, 2026
There’s a canvas in your closet right now that you’ve been saving. Saving for w…
YouTubeSep 17, 2026
The a big trap in painting isn't making a mistake it's trying too hard to make …
YouTubeSep 16, 2026
Imagine not second guessing every single stroke.
YouTubeSep 15, 2026
Want your highlights to truly glow? Stop painting light over a bare white canva…
YouTubeSep 14, 2026
The fastest way to feel bad about your own painting is to open Instagram right …
YouTubeSep 11, 2026
"I don't have time to paint." Can I push back on that? Gently?
YouTubeSep 10, 2026
A painting packed with evergreens, rocks, and distant ridges.
YouTubeSep 9, 2026
Imagine having someone in your corner 100% of the time saying, "You got this. K…
YouTubeSep 8, 2026
There’s a version of you that got shelved somewhere around your twenties. The o…
YouTubeSep 5, 2026
How to Get That 'Loose' Look in Your Acrylic Landscapes - 30 Minutes
YouTubeSep 5, 2026
Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Park offers some of the most breathtaking M…
YouTubeSep 4, 2026
For most of this painting, I stuck strictly to my biggest brush.
YouTubeSep 3, 2026
I grew up in a family of artists. Four generations. And I still didn’t think I …
YouTubeSep 2, 2026
Evening sun hitting the trees right before sunset.
YouTubeSep 1, 2026
“I’m too old to start painting now.” I hear this a lot. So let me tell you abou…
YouTubeAug 31, 2026
Painting the Oregon Coast 🎨
YouTubeAug 28, 2026
Halfway through this painting, I really didn't like where it was going..
YouTubeAug 27, 2026
I had 1 hour and 15 minutes to paint this.
YouTubeAug 26, 2026
Painting a Beach with Vibrant Light against Bold Shadows.
YouTubeAug 24, 2026
The #1 Tool Every Artist Needs (That Isn't Paint)
YouTubeAug 22, 2026
Somewhere in your house there’s a blank wall. And you already know what you wis…
YouTubeAug 21, 2026
Every single painting you make on a canvas is a victory.
YouTubeAug 20, 2026
Every painting you’ve ever quit, you quit at the same spot. The middle.
YouTubeAug 19, 2026
The Words You Say About Your Art Matter
YouTubeAug 18, 2026
Painting the over looked little tree.
YouTubeAug 17, 2026
The Painting I Couldn't Finish | Acrylic Painting
YouTubeAug 15, 2026
There's beauty found everywhere. Even on the side of a road.
YouTubeAug 14, 2026
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Capturing the Light: An Acrylic Lesson in Central Washington's Wild Beauty
Techniques
Capturing the Light: An Acrylic Lesson in Central Washington's Wild Beauty

Dive into the vibrant world of acrylics as we learn how to translate the dramatic light and deep colors of the Columbia River into your sketchbook.

Jed Dorsey Art
Jed Dorsey Art
Rogue Artists
3 min
0 0 0about 1 month ago
The Art of the Funnel: Why Your Genius Needs a Business Operating System
Business
The Art of the Funnel: Why Your Genius Needs a Business Operating System

Being a creator is only half the battle. True wealth comes from building the scalable system that sells your genius, regardless of platform risk.

Jed Dorsey Art
Jed Dorsey Art
Rogue Business
4 min
0 0 0about 1 month ago
From Palette Prep to Perfect Pitch: Setting Up Your Next Painting Session
Techniques
From Palette Prep to Perfect Pitch: Setting Up Your Next Painting Session

Whether you're tackling a complex still life or a simple landscape, mastering your materials and maintaining consistency are the secrets to unlocking your best work.

Jed Dorsey Art
Jed Dorsey Art
Rogue Artists
4 min
0 0 0about 1 month ago
Mastering the Frost: Painting Deep Shadows and Snow in Acrylics
Techniques
Mastering the Frost: Painting Deep Shadows and Snow in Acrylics

Learn how to transform a dull photo into a dimensional winter scene by mastering contrast, value, and a limited acrylic palette.

Jed Dorsey Art
Jed Dorsey Art
Rogue Artists
4 min
0 0 0about 1 month ago
Beyond the Screen: Finding the Masterclass in Community and Canvas
Techniques
Beyond the Screen: Finding the Masterclass in Community and Canvas

While online resources offer incredible theory, true mastery of acrylics, oils, or watercolor happens when you're elbow-to-elbow with fellow creators.

Jed Dorsey Art
Jed Dorsey Art
Rogue Artists
4 min
0 0 0about 1 month ago
Mastering the Drama: Techniques for Painting a Voluminous Sky
Techniques
Mastering the Drama: Techniques for Painting a Voluminous Sky

Learn how to give your acrylic landscape paintings weight and depth by mastering the challenge of the dramatic cloudscape.

Jed Dorsey Art
Jed Dorsey Art
Rogue Artists
4 min
0 0 0about 1 month ago
Capturing the Mist: Mastering Atmospheric Coastal Reflections with Acrylics
Techniques
Capturing the Mist: Mastering Atmospheric Coastal Reflections with Acrylics

Learn how to use intentional brushstrokes, moody color palettes, and wet-on-wet techniques to capture the soft, reflective beauty of a gray-sky seascape.

Jed Dorsey Art
Jed Dorsey Art
Rogue Artists
4 min
0 0 0about 1 month ago
The Magic of the Communal Canvas: Lessons in Color and Community
Techniques
The Magic of the Communal Canvas: Lessons in Color and Community

Join us for a deep dive into the joy of painting with a supportive community, exploring everything from custom landscapes to the perfect palette setup.

Jed Dorsey Art
Jed Dorsey Art
Rogue Artists
3 min
0 0 0about 1 month ago
Stop Guessing: How to Use a Ruler to Check Your Horizon Line
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Stop Guessing: How to Use a Ruler to Check Your Horizon Line

Sometimes the simplest tool—a ruler—can save an entire painting. Learn how to check your horizon line for perfect composition and perspective.

Jed Dorsey Art
Jed Dorsey Art
Rogue Artists
3 min
0 0 0about 2 months ago
The Magic of the Shared Palette: Capturing Scenery at a Friday Night Live Painting Party
Techniques
The Magic of the Shared Palette: Capturing Scenery at a Friday Night Live Painting Party

Sometimes the best lessons in composition and color theory happen when you're surrounded by fellow artists, tackling a beautiful, shared scene.

Jed Dorsey Art
Jed Dorsey Art
Rogue Artists
4 min
0 0 0about 2 months ago
Beyond the Sketchbook: Mastering the Acrylic Landscape in a Community Workshop
Techniques
Beyond the Sketchbook: Mastering the Acrylic Landscape in a Community Workshop

A deep dive into the techniques of acrylic landscape painting, covering everything from pre-mixing palettes to understanding how paper choice dramatically impacts your final composition.

Jed Dorsey Art
Jed Dorsey Art
Rogue Artists
4 min
0 0 0about 2 months ago
The Windshield Wiper Curve: Painting Smooth Edges with Acrylics
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The Windshield Wiper Curve: Painting Smooth Edges with Acrylics

Struggling to get clean, smooth curves in your acrylic paintings? Learn a simple, yet powerful technique involving canvas rotation that will instantly improve your composition and linework.

Jed Dorsey Art
Jed Dorsey Art
Rogue Artists
4 min
0 0 0about 2 months ago
The Watercolor Secret: Making Acrylics Bloom Like Washes
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The Watercolor Secret: Making Acrylics Bloom Like Washes

Don't let the medium fool you. We show you how to achieve that delicate, luminous wash effect of watercolor using your favorite acrylic paints.

Jed Dorsey Art
Jed Dorsey Art
Rogue Artists
4 min
0 0 0about 2 months ago
The Alchemy of Shadow: Painting Vibrant Light on Black Acrylic
Techniques
The Alchemy of Shadow: Painting Vibrant Light on Black Acrylic

Discover the magic of using a black canvas to make every hue and highlight pop, mastering depth and value in an urban landscape.

Jed Dorsey Art
Jed Dorsey Art
Rogue Artists
3 min
0 0 0about 2 months ago
Capturing the Magic of Autumn: A Lesson in Fall Landscape Painting with Acrylics
Techniques
Capturing the Magic of Autumn: A Lesson in Fall Landscape Painting with Acrylics

Join us in the studio as we dive into the vibrant techniques of painting a magical autumn road, mastering atmospheric perspective and limited palettes using acrylics.

Jed Dorsey Art
Jed Dorsey Art
Rogue Artists
4 min
0 0 0about 2 months ago
Mastering the Soft Edge: Achieving Blended Acrylic Landscapes
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Mastering the Soft Edge: Achieving Blended Acrylic Landscapes

Acrylics can dry fast, but don't let that stop your blending! We're breaking down a simple technique to achieve beautiful, soft, wet-into-wet edges for your next landscape painting.

Jed Dorsey Art
Jed Dorsey Art
Rogue Artists
4 min
0 0 0about 2 months ago
Painting the Perfect Day: Capturing the Coastal Light in a Community Sketch Session
Stories
Painting the Perfect Day: Capturing the Coastal Light in a Community Sketch Session

Sometimes the best lessons are learned together, capturing the fleeting beauty of a landscape with a whole community of fellow artists by your side.

Jed Dorsey Art
Jed Dorsey Art
Rogue Artists
4 min
0 0 0about 2 months ago
Mastering the Flow: Unpacking Jed Dorsey's Approach to Acrylic Painting
Techniques
Mastering the Flow: Unpacking Jed Dorsey's Approach to Acrylic Painting

Want to elevate your acrylic work? We break down the four critical stages—Draw, Block In, Refine, and Finish—to help you capture the natural style of masters like Jed Dorsey.

Jed Dorsey Art
Jed Dorsey Art
Rogue Artists
4 min
0 0 0about 2 months ago
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