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This beginner-friendly portrait course is designed to give you the tools and techniques you need to paint expressive, realistic portraits in oils. Whether you're new to painting faces or want to improve your understanding of structure, colour, and form, this course will guide you step-by-step through the foundations of portrait painting. In this course, you'll be introduced to a structured, approachable way of seeing and painting the head — learning how to simplify the process, build confidence with your brushstrokes, and truly understand what you're seeing when you look at a face. What’s Included? Full-Length Portrait Demonstration Watch a portrait come together from start to finish in real time. Learn how to build up the structure of the face, mix skin tones, and make informed decisions as you paint — with every step explained in a clear, encouraging way. In-Depth Lessons on Core Concepts Understand value, form, and colour in a portrait context. You'll explore the planes of the head, the colour zones of the face, and how light affects both structure and skin tone. Feature-by-Feature Guides Get targeted instruction on painting eyes, noses, mouths, and hair — all broken down into their underlying shapes and forms. Techniques That Make Painting Easier Learn practical methods like tiling, blocking in, and value mapping to simplify the painting process and avoid common mistakes. Who Is This Course For? Beginners who want to start painting portraits with guidance and support. Artists looking to build a stronger foundation in oil portraiture. Anyone who wants to paint more confidently — by understanding what’s happening beneath the surface. By the end of this course, you’ll be able to paint portraits that feel solid, lifelike, and expressive — using professional techniques that make the process more enjoyable and less overwhelming. Most importantly, you’ll have a clear framework you can keep building on as you grow as a painter.