00
DAYS
00
HOURS
00
MINS
00
SECS
Great portraits aren't created by talent alone.
✨ You may believe that some people are simply born with the ability to draw amazing portraits.
✨ You may think that creating realistic and expressive faces requires a special talent that you either have or you don't.
✨ And it can seem like skilled artists instinctively know how to handle proportions, facial features, perspective, lighting, and expression.
Right?
Not quite. These are just common misconceptions.
Strong portraiture is built on understanding structure, practicing intentionally, and applying proven artistic principles—not on talent alone.
PRACTICE, KNOWLEDGE, PERSISTENCE:
These are the foundations that help artists progress from beginner exercises to advanced, expressive portrait creation.
Every artist develops at their own pace, but with the right guidance and consistent effort, you can learn the skills needed to create portraits you never thought possible.
My role is to guide you through the complete journey—from the fundamentals of portrait drawing to advanced techniques in perspective, lighting, storytelling, and personal style.
Let's start this artistic journey together!
Master semi-realistic portraits from beginner to intermediate level!
Have you always wanted to draw beautiful portraits but weren't sure where to start? Or maybe you've already learned some basics and want to create portraits that feel more expressive, realistic, and professional? Are you a self-taught artist looking for a complete roadmap to improve your portrait skills?
Creating compelling semi-realistic portraits is a skill that anyone can develop through the right guidance and consistent practice.
I designed this bundle to take you through the entire learning journey, from the fundamentals of portrait drawing to more advanced techniques. You'll learn facial proportions, anatomy, and individual features before progressing to head construction, perspective, lighting, expressions, composition, storytelling, and character design. By the end of these courses, you'll have the knowledge, practice, and confidence to create expressive semi-realistic portraits and develop your own artistic style.
Hi, I’m Anna!
I'm a passionate freelance illustrator who loves bringing stories and characters to life through expressive and dynamic visuals. My artistic journey started in childhood—where I was that one kid who would rather sketch eyes than pay attention in class. Over the years, my love for art grew into a full-blown career. I honed my skills through art school 🎨, working in game art 🎮, and eventually becoming a book illustrator, collaborating with incredible authors and publishers like Sarah A. Parker, Tahereh Mafi, and Penguin Random House. My focus has always been on creating art that captures emotion, tells stories, and connects with people on a deeper level. ✨
Now, I'm here to help you master semi-realistic portrait drawing from the ground up! 💻🎨 This complete bundle is designed for both aspiring artists and those looking to refine their existing skills. Together, we'll explore everything from facial proportions, anatomy, and individual facial features to head construction, perspective, lighting, expressions, composition, and storytelling. Step by step, you'll build the knowledge and confidence needed to create compelling semi-realistic portraits. 🖌️🖼️
Whether you're just beginning your artistic journey or ready to push beyond the fundamentals, this bundle will guide you through a complete learning path from beginner to intermediate level. Grab your digital tablet 🖥️ or pencil and paper, join me on this exciting journey, and let's create expressive, believable portraits while developing your unique artistic voice. ✨
SIGN UP NOWWHAT MY STUDENTS SAY ABOUT ME:
Shauna
“I’m in module 2 drawing the basic shapes of the head with the Loomis method and I’m stunned at how easy you’ve made this 🤯 this makes so much sense to my neurodivergent brain! 💯🎉 so excited to continue! 😍”
Sophie
“I’ve just finished watching the videos in module two and I love how everything makes sense. I did know the theory around the make up of drawing a head but I always struggled to make it click, but with AJ’s tutorials i’m like “oh wow ok yea I get it!” I’m excited to come home after D&D and watching the NZ Black Ferns so I can practice what I learnt 🥰”
Sona
“My first try of a full portrait after doing almost every lesson on the course. It is not perfect by any means but I never thought I would be able to do something like this from scratch without reference or tracing something. I am so happy!”
Nana
“just started lips after my vacation 🩷 , already seeing the improvement with the redraws. going to keep practicing.”
Kelsey
“I don’t usually draw traditionally, but I’ve been trying it out lately. I left my sketchbooks out with some nose and eye studies, and I actually got a few compliments from people in real life—which was super exciting!”
IMAGINE MASTERING SEMI-REALISTIC PORTRAITS...
🎨 Imagine you've completed both courses in this bundle and built a strong portrait drawing foundation from beginner to intermediate level
🎨 Imagine confidently drawing facial features, constructing heads from different angles, and understanding perspective, lighting, and structure without second-guessing yourself
🎨 Finally, you can create expressive portraits with depth, personality, and storytelling that truly reflect your artistic vision
For so long, you've admired artists whose portraits felt alive, dynamic, and professionally crafted.
You may have doubted your abilities in the past, but now you can clearly see the growth and confidence you've gained through dedicated practice and a complete understanding of portraiture.
How does that make you feel?
Today, you can choose to invest in your future as an artist and follow a complete learning path that will help bring your ideas to life. Investing in yourself is one of the most rewarding decisions you can make.
Art strengthens both your creativity and your confidence, providing a sense of accomplishment and growth as you watch your portraits become more expressive, believable, and impactful.
In this bundle, we'll explore everything from facial proportions and anatomy to structure, perspective, lighting, expressions, composition, and storytelling. I'll be thrilled to accompany you on this exciting journey and help you master semi-realistic portrait drawing step by step! 💪🏼
AT THE END OF THE COURSE YOU WILL:
Facial Features, Anatomy & Proportions
Master the foundations of portrait drawing by learning facial proportions, head anatomy, and the structure of individual features such as the eyes, nose, lips, ears, and hair. You'll gain the confidence to draw believable faces and create characters from your imagination.
Head Construction, Structure & Perspective
Build a solid understanding of head volumes, facial structure, and perspective. You'll learn how to construct the head in three-dimensional space, tackle foreshortening challenges, and draw convincing portraits from a wide range of angles with greater accuracy and confidence.
Composition, Storytelling & Complete Portrait Creation
Bring all your skills together by creating complete semi-realistic portraits. You'll explore lighting, expressions, composition, color, and storytelling while working from references and original ideas. By the end, you'll be able to create compelling portraits and original characters while continuing to develop your personal artistic style.
COURSE CONTENT
This bundle features 18 modules, with over 76 video lessons totaling 20+ hours of engaging content. You'll also receive exercise resources, reference materials, and Procreate lessons to support your learning and help you get the most out of your artistic journey. You can pause and replay the videos as much as you want. Designed as a complete learning path, this bundle takes you from the fundamentals of portrait drawing all the way to intermediate techniques in structure, perspective, lighting, expression, composition, and storytelling.
Practice makes progress!
IN MY COURSE YOU'LL LEARN:
BEGINNER (MODULES 1-3)
Foundations, Anatomy & Core Features
We'll begin by building a strong foundation in portrait drawing. You'll learn the basic anatomy and proportions of the human head, understand how facial features are placed, and discover how to draw realistic eyes and noses through sketching, shading, and observation techniques.
BEGINNER (MODULES 4-7)
Facial Features, Expression & Detail
As your skills grow, you'll continue exploring the key features that bring portraits to life. You'll learn how to draw lips, ears, and hair while improving your ability to add depth, texture, and realism. These lessons will help you create more complete and convincing portraits.
BEGINNER (MODULES 8-9)
Complete Portraits & Character Creation
In the final part of the beginner course, you'll combine everything you've learned into complete portraits. You'll practice drawing different head positions and apply your new skills to create an original character, giving you a strong foundation for the more advanced concepts that follow.
INTERMEDIATE (MODULES 1-3)
Structural Foundations & Perspective
Building on the beginner course, you'll revisit portrait fundamentals through the Loomis Method, skull anatomy, and facial planes. You'll then learn how to construct the head in three-dimensional space, understand head volumes, and confidently draw portraits from a variety of angles and perspectives.
INTERMEDIATE (MODULES 4-6)
Lighting, Expressions & Character Variations
Next, you'll explore the principles of lighting and shading, learning how values, form shadows, and cast shadows create realism and mood. You'll also study facial expressions, age, gender, and structural variations, allowing you to create more expressive, diverse, and believable characters.
INTERMEDIATE (MODULES 7-9)
Storytelling, Advanced Applications & Personal Style
In the final stage of the bundle, you'll bring everything together through composition, color theory, and visual storytelling. You'll create complete portraits and original character designs, work from references, and develop your personal artistic style through advanced projects and a final portfolio-worthy piece.
INCLUDED IN MY COURSE FEES:
Fundamentals & Materials
We will start with the foundations of portrait drawing and gradually progress to more advanced concepts. From facial anatomy and proportions to perspective, lighting, and storytelling, you'll learn the skills needed to grow from a beginner into a confident portrait artist while making the most of the tools at your disposal.
Practical exercises
Theory is important, but what makes you improve as an artist is practice... Lots of practice! You'll find plenty of exercises, studies, and projects designed to strengthen your portrait skills. I will also share techniques and insights that will help make your portraits more expressive and convincing.
Lifetime Access
Once you register for the bundle, you will have lifetime access and you can watch it whenever you want! This allows you to revisit both beginner and intermediate concepts whenever needed. You don't have a deadline, so you can take the courses even for 5 minutes a day! Doesn't that sound amazing?
Flexibility
This is one of the course's strengths: being able to watch the videos wherever you want, whenever you want, and as many times as you want. The course is available from any device so you can work through a full lesson at home or review a specific concept while on the go.
Community of artists
As soon as you sign up for the bundle, you will join a group of people who, like you, share this passion and are following the same learning journey. This means you'll be able to exchange ideas, tips, and questions while being surrounded by artists who love portrait drawing just as much as you do!
My support
On this journey, you will never be alone! You can write to me and receive feedback as soon as possible, so you will always feel supported. Sometimes advancing your skills can feel challenging, but don't worry: I will be there to help you, step by step!
... and much more!
SIGN UP NOWFIND OUT MORE ABOUT WHAT YOU'LL GET WITH THE COURSE!
My The Complete Semi-Realistic Portraits Bundle will guide you through the entire journey of portrait drawing while making the learning process enjoyable! What's better than progressing from beginner fundamentals to advanced techniques while creating expressive, dynamic, and believable artwork?
Let me tell you more about the bundle structure and my teaching methodology.
All of the videos are in FULL HD, and you can adjust the speed, audio, and quality to fit your learning preferences. I aim to use as many visual elements as possible in each video, such as references, examples, and demonstrations, so you can better understand the concepts and practice alongside me. You can follow each step as I guide you, and you'll have the opportunity to comment and connect with other students under each video or in the course community. This way, you can resolve any doubts and share new tips and tricks!
The bundle is designed to be as practical as possible, combining theory with hands-on application. Together, we'll explore anatomy, facial features, head construction, perspective, lighting, expressions, composition, storytelling, and character creation through guided exercises and projects. Plus, you can review the lessons as many times as you want, whenever and wherever you want!
Doesn't that sound amazing?
BONUSES:
60+ Exercise PDFs
These 60+ practice sheets are built right into the course, appearing directly under the lessons they match. That means you can apply what you’ve just learned right away—making your progress smoother, faster, and more focused.
VALUE: $87 - FREE
10 PDF References
A set of 10 curated reference packs to help you practice facial angles, lighting, and expressions. Each PDF is filled with handpicked images to support your learning and spark inspiration whenever you need it.
VALUE: $47 - FREE
Intro to Procreate
New to Procreate? This bonus gives you a short tutorial that covers the essentials, perfect for beginners. It’s connected to some of the practice sheets to make things easier—but no worries, Procreate isn’t required to take this course.
VALUE: $47 - FREE
Exercise Book
This exercise book is designed to support your learning throughout the course. It provides additional practice opportunities that help reinforce key concepts such as structure, perspective, lighting, and portrait construction, making your progress smoother and more focused.
VALUE: ??? - FREE
Real-Life References
A collection of real-life references to help you practice portrait drawing more effectively. Use them to study facial structure, head angles, lighting, expressions, and other important concepts covered throughout the course while building confidence in your observational skills.
VALUE: ??? - FREE
Full Procreate Lesson
Want to work digitally? This bonus lesson introduces the essential Procreate tools and workflow used throughout the course. It's a great way to become familiar with the software and follow along more comfortably—but don't worry, you can still take the course using traditional materials.
VALUE: ??? - FREE
REGISTRATIONS ARE CLOSING SOON!
Master Semi-Realistic Portraits from Beginner to Intermediate Level!
00
DAYS
00
HOURS
00
MINS
00
SECS
TWO OPTIONS TO ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS ✨
✨ SPECIAL WAITING LIST DISCOUNT: $300 OFF! ✨
If you get both courses individually, the final price would be $597.
Instead, by purchasing them together as The Complete Semi-Realistic Portraits Bundle – with this SPECIAL DISCOUNT – you'll be saving $300 while following a complete learning path from beginner to intermediate level!
Below you will find two options that only differ in how you want to pay. The first option is a one-time payment, and the second is a monthly option with four monthly payments. The price displayed below is in USD, but you can pay with ANY currency.
Let's master semi-realistic portraits together! ✨
My Guarantee to Every Student
If you are not satisfied with the course for any reason, you have the right to obtain a full refund within the first 14 days. This is my guarantee to you, I want all my students to be satisfied. Also, this means that there is no risk as well! Give it a try and experience the program first-hand!
