Create Life-like Paintings Confidently,

from the First Brushstroke

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What if you could save years of trial and error

and finally feel assured in your painting decisions?

Do you ever catch yourself second-guessing every brushstroke, wishing you could paint with more confidence and clarity? That’s why I started Sharing the Journey—to walk alongside artists like you, helping you grow in skill and assurance while being part of a community that understands the struggles and joys of creating.

One of my students, Jamie, put it best:

“I feel like I saved 5 years of trial and error with your teachings.”

I’d love to help you find that same certainty as you approach the easel.

Stop feeling stuck—learn how to move past obstacles and enjoy the process WITH CLEAR, PRACTICAL GUIDANCE

Learn how to capture the precise values, edges, and colors you see in your subject from the FIRST brushstrokes!
Get actionable feedback through monthly group critiques

"I have learned more in the last 3 months than all the years I have been painting." Carol Z.

Start Capturing the Beauty You See — Click to Join TODAY

How much does it cost?
$37/month for ongoing mentorship, live teaching, and community support. ( A FRACTION of the cost of an in-person workshop)

Is there a contract?
Nope! Cancel anytime with a single click.

What does it include?
A new live lesson + group critique each month, access to a private forum, optional challenge projects, and an ever-growing replay library.

What if I can’t attend live?
Every session is recorded and saved in your member library to watch anytime.

The annual cost of this membership is only a fraction of the cost of an in-person workshop.

Only $37 per month, cancel anytime

Today is the best day to begin moving forward! — CLICK TO JOIN NOW

Painting can be challenging, but it doesn't have to be frustrating.

Are you frustrated with your paintings lacking freshness, a convincing effect of light, or lifelike quality?

Do you want to feel confident in your artistic expression and see significant progress in your work?

Do you see beauty and power in other work, but can’t find a way to create that in your own?

I’ve been through this myself and I know how hard it can be to overcome and that's what inspired me to create Sharing the Journey. I have experienced the frustration of missing the mark in my work and know the discouragement that can bring, but I have also seen the road to success and I want that for you!

HERE'S HOW YOU CAN OVERCOME

THE CHALLENGES ALL ARTISTS FACE

INTRODUCING

SHARING THE JOURNEY

Sharing the Journey is designed to solve these challenges by providing clear, practical lessons that enhance your ability to see and capture the essentials on the first pass. By improving your observational skills and knowing "what to look for", you'll make fewer initial mistakes which will help you to create stronger, more dynamic paintings.

By solving these problems, you'll gain:

Greater confidence in your artistic vision and skills
The ability to create fresh, accurate, and lifelike paintings
More joy and satisfaction throughout your creative journey

Imagine the possibilities once you've overcome these hurdles—feeling great about your paintings, enjoying the creative journey, and achieving results that exceed your expectations.

Click to Join Now & Start Painting with Confidence

Take the first step towards transforming your artwork.

Join our community today and discover a new level of artistic achievement!

Join me as we refine our skills together, one brushstroke at a time.

WHY YOU ARE GOING TO LOVE SHARING THE JOURNEY

Watch and Learn

Members gain access to a rich library of tutorials and exclusive monthly live lessons, where they can ask questions in real-time and refine their skills. Each lesson is designed to help artists overcome and master a particular facet of painting.

Learn From Other Artist’s Challenges

Each month, members will have the option to submit work to be critiqued - even if their work is not critiqued, everyone can learn a lot from Dan’s constructive observations on how the piece could be improved.

If You'd Like An Extra Challenge

Optional challenge activities are shared with the community every month to support the lesson.

Answers to Burning Questions

Not able to join a live session? Dan will regularly record answers to members' questions. Whether it’s “what varnish do you use?”, “how do I paint the sunlight breaking through the clouds?”or even “how do you lighten without using white paint,” members will learn something from Dan’s thoughtful and honest responses.

Connecting With YOUR Tribe

Part of Sharing the Journey is our supportive community of artists, all at different stages of their artistic growth but all with a common goal to be the very best artist they can be. Our private, online community offers a safe space (off social media) for feedback, advice, and artistic support from fellow artists.

CLICK TO JOIN OUR COMMUNITY TODAY!

MY STORY

Hi, I’m Daniel Gerhartz. Primarily an oil painter, I also enjoy working in pastels from time to time. For over 30 years, I’ve shared my passion for art through in-person workshops, and now I’m excited to invite you into my studio from anywhere in the world!

While I've been honored with many prestigious awards, what I’m most proud of is helping countless artists overcome their own painting challenges. One of the most rewarding aspects of teaching for me is witnessing those transformative "AHA" moments when everything clicks for a student.

I look forward to helping you find your own "AHA" moment!

Here's what people are saying about Sharing the Journey

"Even after 25 years of painting, I still took away new learnings and inspiration from your clear and enthusiastic teaching." Pat F.

"Travel is difficult for me and the classes that I would be interested in are unaffordable! I am learning so much in the Sharing the Journey lessons and chats right here in the convenience of my own studio!" Cici L.

"The first day I signed up I watched your video, and that was worth the monthly membership fee" A.G.

"I have learned more in the last 3 months than all the years I have been painting." Carol Z.

So what exactly do you get?

Library of Video Tutorials LIVE Behind-the-scenes access: Get an exclusive look behind the easel as I share my thought process, tips, and techniques while developing my latest works. Gain valuable insights that will fuel your own artistic journey and propel you towards greater progress and success.
Mastering foundational techniques: I'll guide you through setting boundaries and understanding values, edges, and colors in a way that enhances your confidence and skill in painting with real time Q& A for many of the sessions.
Learning from the masters through LIVE copies: together we will discover how Master artists tackled issues of edges, values, and color in their works, and learn how to apply their techniques to elevate our own paintings.
Monthly Live Group Critiques: You can submit a painting to be reviewed in a live group critique session. Watching critiques of others' work will greatly accelerate your own learning process.
Regular Q&A sessions: I understand it’s not always possible to join a live session, so I make time regularly to answer questions and share the recordings with all members.
Join a Safe Encouraging Community of like-minded artists with shared goals, supporting and encouraging one another as they grow together by exchanging ideas and sharing their work. Whether celebrating successes or navigating challenges, this is a space for authentic connection and inspiration on our artistic journeys.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost?
$37/month for ongoing mentorship, live teaching, and community support.