Portrait Painting Courses and Certifications

Understanding and Painting the Head

Comprehensive guide to drawing and painting the human head, covering anatomy, form, light, and artistic interpretation. Includes practical demonstrations and study tips for artists of all levels.

• Skillshare
• 7 hours 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Portrait Painting From A Photo: Underpainting

Learn oil portrait painting techniques, from photo selection to underpainting. Master canvas preparation, accurate proportions, and monochromatic development using Burnt Umber for a solid foundation in portraiture.

• Skillshare
• 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Digital Portraits with a Traditional Style in Photoshop

Explore digital painting through a traditional lens by creating expressive portraits filled with texture

• Domestika
• 2 hours 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Perfect Portraits: Painting Faces and Skin Tones in Watercolor with Ease

Learn to paint lifelike watercolor portraits with ease. Master skin tone mixing, shading techniques, and color theory. Create vibrant, accurate representations of diverse faces using simple yet effective methods.

• Skillshare
• 2 hours 46 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Watercolor Portraits - Dramatic Lighting Techniques

Learn dramatic lighting techniques for watercolor portraits, from wet-on-wet to color experimentation, enhancing your artwork's visual impact and emotional depth.

• Skillshare
• 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Oh My Gouache: Introduction to Painting Portraits with Gouache

Learn to paint expressive miniature portraits using gouache, covering face drawing, color mixing, and painting techniques for beginners and experienced artists alike.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Paint with Me: Dramatic Portraits in Watercolor & Colored Pencil

Learn to create dramatic, emotive portraits using watercolor and colored pencil. Master techniques for blending, layering, and capturing strong lighting to bring your subjects to life in this step-by-step mixed media tutorial.

• Skillshare
• 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Paint a Portrait in the Style of Vincent van Gogh

Learn to paint portraits in van Gogh's iconic style using oil techniques. Discover color mixing, brushwork, and composition to create your own masterpiece inspired by the legendary artist's unique approach.

• Skillshare
• 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Whimsical Faces: Paint a Beautiful Watercolor Portrait

Learn to paint a beautiful, whimsical watercolor portrait using light layers and simplified techniques. Explore color depth, loose style, and step-by-step guidance for stunning results.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Magical Portraits with Gouache and Colored Pencils

Learn to create stunning portrait paintings using gouache and colored pencils, mastering skin tones, light and shadow techniques, and adding depth to your artwork. Perfect for beginners and advanced artists alike.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Learn to paint whimsical watercolor portraits

Create whimsical watercolor portraits with simple techniques, from sketching to adding final details. Learn color selection, wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry methods, and how to enhance your work with mixed media.

• Skillshare
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Portrait Painting Basics: Portrait Sketching in Oils

Learn oil painting techniques for quick portrait sketches, from color mixing to brush strokes. Practice exercises and watch a complete portrait demonstration.

• Skillshare
• 2 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

ACRYLIC PAINTING TUTORIAL- AFRICAN LADY - with traceable to paint along- for beginners

Learn step-by-step acrylic painting techniques to create a stunning African lady portrait. Perfect for beginners with a downloadable traceable sketch and detailed guidance on colors, brushes, and techniques.

• Skillshare
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Painting with Acrylics: Create an Abstract Portrait

Create an abstract portrait using acrylics with artist Alika Bhatt. Learn to transform inspiration, prepare materials, transfer concepts, and paint with advanced techniques while exploring self-expression and developing your artistic voice.

• Skillshare
• 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Painting the Portrait With A Full Palette

Master portrait painting techniques, from accurate proportions to dynamic colors and convincing flesh tones. Learn to create well-structured, contemporary portraits using traditional methods and glazing for fine details.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available