Courses
Each course takes one part of portrait drawing and makes it clear, one step at a time.
The Block In Course
The most important stage of any drawing. Four styles of block-in and eight portrait studies, drawn alongside me.
Drawing Essentials
The concepts and terms every beginner needs to understand design, in a clear three-part series.
The Sphere Project · Free
Shading starts with one simple form. Even values and smooth gradations on a sphere, before you take them to a face.
The Color Course
Colour theory put straight into practice, so you can mix and paint with oils with confidence.
Studying with Sargent
A master study of Lady Agnew, the portrait that launched Sargent's career, worked through step by step.
Alla Prima Painting
A portrait in oil in a single session. Direct and efficient, with no waiting for layers to dry.
Composition for Portraiture
How to place, crop and design a portrait so the whole picture works, as well as the likeness.
Reference packs
Portrait reference photographs
High resolution photographs of real models, lit for drawing and painting. Buy once, download, and keep them.
The Female Portrait Pack · $25
2,511 reference photographs of three women in a range of lighting conditions. Made with the portrait artist in mind.
The Male Portrait Pack · $25
2,113 reference photographs of four men in a range of lighting conditions. Made with the portrait artist in mind.
What students say
“Your pedagogical approach is much appreciated. The bite sized approach with such incredible explanations are perfect.”
Kamlika Chandla
“Thank you so much for your in depth explanations and diagrams, they are so helpful and enlightening. Really appreciate it!”
Ian O'Rourke
“Brilliant. Your explanation of why you create what tones where and when makes all the difference. You really can't do it right until you understand why.”
Shelah Horvitz