The Digital Portrait
Capture the soul of the subject. This course merges timeless portraiture principles with the flexibility of digital tools to help you create stunning, expressive portraits.
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Painting a portrait is more than just copying a photo; it's about interpreting a personality. This intensive program breaks down the complex process into manageable steps. You will master the construction of the human head, learn to see light and shadow as simple planes, and develop a sophisticated understanding of color to render realistic skin tones. By the end, you'll be able to create portraits that not only look like the subject but also feel deeply human.
Full Curriculum
Mastering the Loomis and Asaro head methods to build a solid, three-dimensional foundation for any portrait, from any angle.
A deep dive into the anatomy and rendering of eyes, noses, mouths, and ears. Learning to place them correctly and give them life.
Understanding how light wraps around form. Controlling hard and soft edges to create a sense of realism and focus.
A practical approach to color theory for skin. Learning to mix believable skin tones and understand temperature shifts in light and shadow.
Techniques for painting hair that has volume, flow, and texture, without drawing every single strand.
Create a final, polished portrait from a reference of your choice, focusing on capturing both likeness and a specific mood or emotion.
Meet Your Instructor
Liam O'Connell
Portrait Artist
Liam is a classically trained artist who embraced the digital canvas. His work is known for its blend of traditional painting aesthetics and modern digital techniques. Liam has done portrait commissions for clients worldwide and is a passionate teacher known for his clear, methodical approach.
Course-Specific Questions
The course focuses on realistic fundamentals, but the principles of construction, light, and color apply to any style, from stylized animation to semi-realism. Mastering realism gives you the freedom to stylize effectively.
The program primarily uses high-quality photo references, which we provide. The skills learned are directly transferable to working from a live model if you choose to do so in your own practice.
Ready to Capture Life?
Start your journey to becoming a confident portrait artist today. Enroll now and learn to see the world in a whole new way.
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