The Paint with Stuart Challenge

Whether you are a seasoned painter or picking up a brush for the very first time, the Paint With Stuart Challenge (#PaintWithStuart) invites you to learn, paint, and share your creativity with others.

How to Participate

Step 1:

Watch a Teaching Video & Accept the Challenge to Paint with Stuart

Choose one of Stuart’s free teaching videos from a library of over 200 available lessons.
On the video you watch, leave a comment saying: “I Accept the #PaintWithStuart Challenge”

Step 2:

Paint Along

Create a landscape only painting inspired by the lesson video you watched.
All mediums, styles, and skill levels are welcome.

Step 3:

Share Your Artwork

Post a photo or video of your finished painting on your chosen social platform (Instgram, Facebook, Youtube) with the caption: “I Accepted the #PaintWithStuart Challenge”
If unable to share your completed artwork on one of the above platforms, you may alternatively send a photo no larger than 1 MB to challenge@stuartdaviesfineart.com with the subject:
“I Accepted the #PaintWithStuart Challenge”

Eligibility

- Open worldwide to artists of all experience levels.
- Must be 18 years or older.
- No purchase is required to enter.
- Entry is free; one entry per person.

Deadline

June 30th, 2026

Winners Announced July 30th, 2026

Winners Selection

Winners from those meeting eligibility and participation requirements will be chosen based on creativity, effort, and artistic expression.

Prizes

3 Second Prizes – 5 Free Paint & Chat Lessons (valued at €150) or 1 Private Zoom Consult
1 First Prize – 10 Free Paint & Chat Lessons (valued at €300) or 2 Private Zoom Consults
1 Grand Prize – 10 Free Paint & Chat Lessons or 2 Private Zoom Consults (valued at €300) and a Signed Painting by Stuart Davies (valued at over €1000 with shipping and handling included)

Rights to Artwork

Artists retain full ownership of their work.
By entering, participants grant permission for Stuart to share submitted artwork publicly with credit for promotional and community purposes.

Privacy & Data Use

Only publicly shared usernames and posts will be viewed
No private personal data is required
Data will be handled in compliance with GDPR (EU privacy law)
Participants may request removal of content held by Stuart Davies at any time

Platform Disclaimer

This challenge is organized by Stuart Davies EI.
Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Patreon do not sponsor, endorse, or administer this contest.