DFA Academy utilizes course curriculum, demonstrations, exercises, handouts and lectures, to guide you (the artists), through traditional, time tested knowledge on a modern platform, allowing you to evolve into the best artist you can be.
We're a family of three artists that loves to see joy, excitement and passion on the easels of all of our students.
With a combined 54 years of experience teaching art, DFA Academy has created courses that deliver concise, consolidated and essential information in such a way as to take years off of your study.
"I think that I’ve taken every class that Susan, Doug or Jennifer have offered. Zoom or live….
What sets them apart is that they impart & reinforce understanding of the “why’s” of painting as they encourage each student to develop in their own style. Their teaching style is both unique & successful."
- Carol Kelly
Diehl Fine Art Academy
Susan, Jennifer & Douglas Diehl
We are a mother, daughter, father team of award winning artists that have decided to put together DFA Academy with the mission to create a more beautiful world through art. Susan (mother), Jennifer (the youngin'), & Douglas (the father) show in galleries and collections around the world, and believe deeply in passing along the knowledge they've amassed along the way. Ask us anything, we want you to know!