Portrait Painting

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Learn to capture likeness and anatomy while building expressive digital portraits that tell stories and bring characters vividly to life.

Step into digital portrait painting with a course designed to sharpen both technique and expression. You’ll study facial anatomy, structure, and stylization to create lifelike portraits that balance realism with personality. Whether you’re transitioning from traditional art or just starting digitally, you’ll gain the confidence to sculpt light, color, and character in every face. With mentor guidance, peer collaboration, and a lively drawing jam, you’ll complete portfolio pieces that showcase your growing artistry.

Tools you will need

Software

Krita (free) or software you are comfortable with

+Hardware

Computer and Digital Drawing tablet - XPen/Wacom

or Combo

iPad with built-in software, Procreate

Prior Experience

Lessons
00
Classes
•
total length
  • Anatomy Basics: key principles for portraits.
  • Face Structure: map features with accuracy.
  • Value & Light: shape depth through shading.
  • Skin Colour Theory: mix tones that feel real.
  • Textures & Brushes: add life with digital tools.
  • Painting Hair: capture flow and texture.
  • Stylization & Caricature: push character and fun.
  • Rendering Portraits: refine details into a final piece.

What you get at the end

Certificate

At the end of the course you will receive a certificate of completion as evidence of your pursuit of your artistic development

Digital skills

You will learn a vast number of drawing tool and techniques to help you master the art of digital drawing.

Mentorship

Keep your hours of accumulative feedback given throughout the course for later use

Portrait Painting

4
Weeks
Advanced

R1,500

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Meet your mentors

Aimee Ayres
Aimee Ayres

Aimee is an illustrator and art director with her own commissions-based business, working on projects from children’s books to short films. With 10 years of mentorship at Canvas Academy, she has taught over 300 students, helping them develop skills for college or launching their art careers through simplified, accessible teaching.

Tumelo Selamolela
Tumelo Selamolela

Tumelo is an artist and animator with experience on feature films like Jock, Adventures in Zambezi and Khumba at triggersfish. As the founder of Canvas Academy, Tumelo has guided over 1000 students, teaching digital art and animation principles to prepare young creatives for the future of art and technology.

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From first sketches to finished digital pieces, progress you can see

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