Your Learning Path

A step-by-step journey from blank canvas to complete portrait.

10 steps · ~4 hours of content

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Understanding Face Proportions

Before you draw a single line, learn the universal landmarks of the human face. This step gives you the mental grid every portrait starts with.

Turn that proportional knowledge into confident construction lines. Learn the Loomis method and how to sketch heads from any angle.

The eyes carry the emotion of every portrait. Learn their anatomy, how light hits the iris, and how to give them life.

Skin isn't one color — it's layers. Learn to build up tones, handle subsurface scattering, and paint skin that glows.

Hair is about rhythm, not individual strands. Learn to block in masses, define clumps, and add flyaways for realism.

Light defines form. Understand core shadows, bounce light, ambient occlusion, and how to make your subjects feel three-dimensional.

Move beyond guesswork. Learn warm vs. cool light, color zones of the face, and how to pick palettes that feel natural.

Fabric follows the body. Learn how different materials fold, how to simplify complex drapery, and how to suggest texture.

A great portrait isn't just a face — it's a story. Learn the rule of thirds, leading lines, and how to frame your subject.

Bring it all together. Learn final pass techniques — edge refinement, color grading, subtle highlights, and knowing when to stop.

Now pick a category and start practicing.