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Stop Losing Time To Your Phone And Start Protecting Time For Your Art.
🎨 Free 5-Day Challenge
The Phones Down, Brushes Up Challenge
The Phones Down, Brushes Up Challenge
(Even If They Swore They Never Would)
Join Eric Rhoads for a 5-day, 15-minute challenge to build a calm, focused painting habit you can actually keep.
Special Participation Bonus: Complete all 5 days and receive a $100 Artist Reset Credit toward Watercolor Live or any Streamline virtual event — plus a chance to win one of five Premier Tickets to Watercolor Live 2026.
When was the last time you painted without checking your phone?
Not “planning to.”
Not “thinking about it.”
But actually painting with intention.
As an artist, you don't need more motivation to paint.
You already care about your art.
The problem isn't desire...
It's that your days fill up, your attention gets pulled in too many directions, and painting keeps getting pushed to the edges.
That's why “The Phones Down, Brushes Up Challenge” is designed to change that.
For 5 days, you'll set your phone aside and paint for 15 uninterrupted minutes a day.
When the timer ends, you stop.
No pressure for perfection.
The only goal is to show up.
Those 15 minutes matter more than you think.
They shift your focus, give your mind a break, and show proof that your art can fit even on the busiest days.
How The Challenge Works:
Each day is simple and repeatable:
① Put your phone away
② Set a timer for 15 minutes
③ Paint anything you want
④ Stop when the timer ends
That’s it!
Consistency matters more than results.
Why This Approach Works
➡ Short, daily sessions remove friction.
➡ Clear boundaries remove pressure.
➡ Showing up builds trust in yourself as an artist.
By Day 5, you’ll likely notice a real shift.
Painting starts to feel calmer, more approachable, and easier to return to.
That’s not a finish line. It’s the beginning of momentum you can build on.
What You Can Expect From
The FREE Online Masterclass
BEFORE This Webclass
- Not knowing the truth about selling acrylic paintings in today's fine art market
- Not knowing why a major well known oil painting master switched almost exclusively to acrylic and how no one can tell the difference in his work
- May never discover the moments acrylic or acrylic gouache are the best option
- May take weeks or months discovering how acrylic overcomes headaches of traveling with deadly solvents and why artists are turning to acrylic to avoid health issues
Spend weeks or months figuring out what the "buzz" is about acrylics and why you might just love them.
AFTER This Webclass
- Knowing the truth about selling acrylic paintings in today's fine art market
- Knowing exactly why a major well known oil painting master switched almost exclusively to acrylic and how no one can tell the difference in his work
- Discover the moments acrylic or acrylic gouache are the best option even if you're a die hard oil, watercolor, pastel or digital artist
- How acrylic overcomes headaches of traveling with deadly solvents and why artists are turning to acrylic to avoid health issues
Shortcut the learning-curve to exclusive techniques, methods and hacks, all in just a few hours
What You Can Expect From The FREE Online Masterclass
BEFORE This Webclass
- Not knowing the truth about selling acrylic paintings in today's fine art market
- Not knowing why a major well known oil painting master switched almost exclusively to acrylic and how no one can tell the difference in his work
- May never discover the moments acrylic or acrylic gouache are the best option
- May take weeks or months discovering how acrylic overcomes headaches of traveling with deadly solvents and why artists are turning to acrylic to avoid health issues
Spend weeks or months figuring out what the "buzz" is about acrylics and why you might just love them.
AFTER This Webclass
- Knowing the truth about selling acrylic paintings in today's fine art market
- Knowing exactly why a major well known oil painting master switched almost exclusively to acrylic and how no one can tell the difference in his work
- Discover the moments acrylic or acrylic gouache are the best option even if you're a die hard oil, watercolor, pastel or digital artist
- How acrylic overcomes headaches of traveling with deadly solvents and why artists are turning to acrylic to avoid health issues
Shortcut the learning-curve to exclusive techniques, methods and hacks, all in just a few hours
🎁 Special Participation Bonus
As a participant, you are invited (but never required) to share what you paint and how the experience feels. Many artists find that reflecting (even briefly) helps reinforce the habit and makes it easier to continue.
As a thank-you for completing all five days, you’ll receive a $100 Artist Reset Credit you can apply toward Watercolor Live or any Streamline virtual event.
You’ll also be entered into a random drawing for a Premier Ticket to Watercolor Live 2026.
Five winners will be selected after the challenge concludes.
Join now to secure your spot!
(Credit expires January 18.)
🎨 Ready To Paint More and Scroll Less This 2026?
Join Us For The "Phones Down, Brushes Up" Challenge
Special Participation Bonus: Complete all 5 days and receive a $100 Artist Reset Credit toward Watercolor Live or any Streamline virtual event — plus a chance to win one of five Premier Tickets to Watercolor Live 2026.
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WHAT
Join Us For The "Phones Down, Brushes Up" Challenge
WHEN
5-Days, starting Monday, January 12th, 2026
WHY
To Help You Set Clear Creative Priorities For The Year Ahead
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