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The Creative Circle
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You have a story to tell, but you just need the tools.
Don't know where to start?
It’s time to invest in yourself and your art. Learn how to bring your beauty into the world because the world needs your story now more than ever.
Start or continue your journey as an artist with the building blocks, tools, resources and support you need.
It’s not about competition, it’s about community
Not feeling confident in your art?
No matter where you are in your artistic path, we’re here to nourish your curiosity, inspire you to dig deep, and help you find the artist you are meant to be.
You can't give from an empty cup
Too busy for art?
It's time to do something for yourself. Learn and collect wisdom from those who have walked the path before you.
Small, bite-sized lessons and tutorials help you become the artist you have always wanted to be. Most are easy enough to do over lunch or nap time!
your guide on this journey
Hi, I'm Shelby
One of my greatest joys is watching people discover their inner artist and THRIVE. I have grown my own creative practice from a hobby, to a side-hustle, to a profitable full-time business that also allows immense time for play and exploration. You deserve to embrace JOY and bring it into your everyday life.
It's YOUR time
- Have you spent your life giving to others?
- Did you put art to the side to do something "more practical"?
- Are you worried it's too late to learn?
- Does so much of the world feel complicated and tough right now?
- Are you currently creating but feel stagnant in your work?
- Are you struggling to find your voice or “style” as an artist?
I’ve been there! After more than a decade of curiosity, learning, growth, burnout, and general life, I’ve built a highly fulfilling studio practice that allows me time to focus on the things that matter.
Inside the Creative Circle we get into real, practical education, honest advice, and realistic applications to help your creative practice take off and THRIVE.
i get it.
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Progress
Make real, live steps towards your goal as a creative
Education
To give you the practical building blocks to create the art that you want
Mentorship
Get an exclusive look into my techniques, processes, life lessons and vision
Community
When we work together, we grow faster together
Private membership site
Get the reference photo & supply list a week early! Plus an optional free mobile app to access everything in one spot.
POW Club replays
The ENTIRE vault of Painting of the week demonstrations - for as long as you are a member! They won't expire each month!
24/7 Access to Painting Lessons
Pause, rewind, speed it up, and take it at your own pace. A new video is available each week, and content never expires as long as you remain a member.
Supply List and Paint Colors
No guessing what to use! Find out the exact colors and supplies Shelby recommends.
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What's
A private community
Amazing inner circle of artists in our private Facebook group
painting demonstrations
1 new painting demonstration from Shelby each month!
instant access to all content
Over 24 months of learning! With over 24 full length Painting Demonstrations, as well as all of the skill builders you could ever need to make progress with painting!
skill builders
Want to know about varnish? How about color mixing? We release 1 new skill builder each month to help demystify the painting world.
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The Creative Circle is a safe space - our inner
We are there for each other, and show up as real, vulnerable, honest people that support one another. You will see me when I am excited, and I will be there to cheer your successes, and coach you through challenges, but you will also see me when I have given it everything I have and am spent. That’s where the true beauty lies, in our gentle support and kindness to one another.
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Creating from your heart is vulnerable.
Look at the progress our Members are Making:
Here's what some of our current members have to say:
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Don't take it from me...
Shelby Dillon Studio seriously! You are amazing and I can't thank you enough for your encouragement and teaching. I can not thank you enough!!! Picture 1 was my 2020 pumpkin, before I joined the fantastic circle. Picture 2 is yesterday's. Sometimes it is hard to see progress but it is there if you look. - Esther
And More!
The Circle Is...
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Each
fireside chats with guest artists
Something different every week to help you make progress
painting demonstration
live Q&A and discussion
skill builder
- Quarterly LIVE Painting Workshops ($268 value!)
- Art swaps
- Holiday gift exchange
- EXCLUSIVE Invite to MEMBERS ONLY retreat in Nov!
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Month You Get:
The Creative Circle is a monthly membership for curious souls looking to enrich their lives and explore the possibilities and gratification of a lifelong artistic practice. This membership is going to transform your creative skillset and level up your abilities by delivering monthly education content, a community of curious, empathetic, supportive creatives, and a monthly video Q&A (or happy hour!) with me (Shelby Dillon).
We created The Creative Circle to guide you in becoming the artist YOU have always wanted to be.
Here are some of the project demonstrations you can expect each month:
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Painting Lessons
With new videos each month, expect to learn new skills and apply them toward different subject matter to expand your practice. We cover a wide range of subjects so that you can try all kinds of different techniques!
Mentorship
Have you ever wondered how the pros do it? How do we stay inspired? How do we keep on creating? How do we juggle life and the business side of things?
It’s not often that someone is willing to pull back the curtain and let you know what they’re working on, challenged by, and wrestling with… but I am!
Monthly Lessons and Education
The Creative Circle is designed to equip you with the building blocks of art and exercises centered around a monthly theme.
Whether you are just beginning your journey or are getting back to basics, we will help you grow creatively by offering fundamentals and demonstrating how to apply them to your practice. We hope you’ll find it’s much easier to thrive and take risks when you have a basis established.
Painting Demonstrations
Wouldn’t it be amazing to really develop your own style? Every month, Shelby has a full-length painting demonstration for you to follow from start to finish. From mixing colors, to how to setup your composition, you get a full tutorial.
You've Come to the right place if...
- You have always wanted to create. You’re inspired by other artists and want to express yourself too.
- You have a creative goal in mind but aren’t sure how to get there.
- You are finally in a space or have the time to fulfill yourself and explore all of your creative potential.
- You are either just starting on this journey or you are ready to take it to the next level. You’d like to refine your technique or find your voice and grow into a unique creative presence.
- You are ready for real progress. You have been taking classes, dabbling, trying things for a long time, but feel like you haven’t had the progress you seek.
- You are yearning for a community of like-minded souls. You want a deeper connection, to actually make real life-changing connections with a shared interest in art.
- You have spent a lot of time doing what you “need” to do, and you are finally ready to enrich your life and do something purely for yourself.
- You want to bring more beauty into this world.
- You’d love to spread joy and tell your story, your view of the world, and the beautiful person that you are.
- Your heart comes from a place of abundance. You want to do better and enrich your life and share your gifts and help others as you progress.
- You have always wanted to create. You’re inspired by other artists and want to express yourself too.
- You have a creative goal in mind but aren’t sure how to get there.
- You are finally in a space or have the time to fulfill yourself and explore all of your creative potential.
- You are either just starting on this journey or you are ready to take it to the next level. You’d like to refine your technique or find your voice and grow into a unique creative presence.
- You are ready for real progress. You have been taking classes, dabbling, trying things for a long time, but feel like you haven’t had the progress you seek.
- You are yearning for a community of like-minded souls. You want a deeper connection, to actually make real life-changing connections with a shared interest in art.
- You have spent a lot of time doing what you “need” to do, and you are finally ready to enrich your life and do something purely for yourself.
- You want to bring more beauty into this world.
- You’d love to spread joy and tell your story, your view of the world, and the beautiful person that you are.
- Your heart comes from a place of abundance. You want to do better and enrich your life and share your gifts and help others as you progress.
