Portrait Painting eBooks
Practical portrait painting guides based on my own paintings.
A simple way to begin learning before joining my live classes.
I’m here to help you learn how to paint with joy and confidence. Join me for live classes, step-by-step lessons, and creative support — art is better when we paint together.
Portrait Painting Foundations
Learn to see before you learn to render.
Four live Zoom classes each month designed to build the essential skills behind every successful portrait.
What to Expect
- Four live Zoom classes each month
- Approximately 3 hours per class
- Beginner-friendly instruction
- Small painting studies—not finished portraits
- Class recordings included while you’re enrolled
Monthly Tuition
- Live every Tuesday
- 5:00–8:00 PM Peru Time
- ✓ Monthly recurring payment
- ✓ Cancel anytime
Enroll Now: $75 USD / month
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What We Study
| Simplification | Brushwork |
| Values | Observation |
| Edges | Composition |
| Color Harmony | Facial Proportions |
| Planes | Limited Palette |
Watch a Complete Portrait Lesson
Before joining Portrait Painting Foundations, you’re welcome to watch one of my complete portrait demonstrations. While the demonstration shows a finished painting, the Foundations program is built around shorter, focused studies that develop the skills behind every successful portrait.
Portrait Masterclass
Ready to take your portrait painting further?
In the Portrait Masterclass, we create complete paintings from start to finish through extended live Zoom sessions. You’ll see the entire process—from the first brushstroke to the final details—while applying the principles learned in Portrait Painting Foundations.
Portrait Drawing Studio
Join my Live Draw-Along Classes and draw step by step with me in real time! We’ll explore portrait techniques, shading, proportions, and more—all in a relaxed and supportive setting. Perfect for all levels! – Sundays 11 am.
To Read and Learn
Short articles on portrait drawing, color harmony, values, and painting techniques.
- Step-by-step: from blank canvas to finished portrait
- Why Your Eye Is Ahead of Your Hand (And That’s Normal)
- How to Train Your Eye in 10 Minutes a Day
- The Difference Between Copying and Understanding
- Why Your Portraits Look Flat (Even If Your Drawing Is Correct)
From the Studio
Ready to Paint Together?
Portrait Painting Foundations is open to artists of all levels who want to strengthen their understanding of portrait painting through live online instruction.