For artists and aspiring artists:
Create the crazy-good portraits that you’ve always dreamed of
Your complete path to painting portraits you're proud of!
Enroll before doors close on Sunday, June 14!
THIS is the page that'll give you all the details on exactly what's waiting for you on the other side, once you say "YES" to your art!
You want to create stunning portraits, so you can tell your stories to the world, get followers on social media, and sell art commissions. But...
❌ Your characters look wonky and you don't know why.
❌ You always struggle to draw the other eye.
❌ You have no idea how to go from drawing to painting
❌ You can create gorgeous paintings… sometimes. You have inconsistent results.
❌ You can only draw characters in front and 3/4 view
❌ You've watched several videos and tutorials out there, but nothing clicks - in fact, it only leaves you even more confused.
If you answered "YES" to any of the above... then this page is for you!
"Becoming Bruna's pupil was by far the best decision I ever made for my art. Before meeting Bruna, digital illustration felt like a huge mountain I thought I'd never be able to climb.
In less than a year, she's taken my art and confidence to new levels."
- Xyvah M. Okoye
Introducing:
The Most Complete Program for Artists Looking to:
✔ Create portraits so incredible, you can't help but fill your heart with pride
✔ Paint portraits with light and color and share their stories with the world
✔ Discover how to create vibrant, dynamic digital portraits with harmonious proportions, realistic lighting and beautifulcolor palettes that evoke emotion and captivate viewers - in any art style
✔ Create gorgeous artworks so you can tell your stories — and get clients who are obsessed with your art
The Portrait Atelier isn’t some “art tutorial” teaching the latest trend…
It’s a radically unique approach to creating digital art. It’s what will take your art from “meh” to AMAZING!
I get it: painting people can be very intimidating.
I know it was for me. No matter how much I drew my favorite characters or tried to copy photos, my artworks always looked off.
I felt overwhelmed during the painting process, and didn't even like the result...
And what’s worse: I didn’t even know where to begin! Even with all the available tutorials online - in fact, they just made me feel overwhelmed. How could I actually take all that theory and apply to my art?
I ended up figuring it out somehow — after spending thousands of dollars on courses and wasting over A DECADE to learn something that could’ve taken much less time.
When I look back, I wish I had someone to take me from “wonky, flat characters” to “beautiful portraits” with a proven, simple method.
There’s no rush in improving your art. But when you have that urge to create, when you want to tell your stories and connect to people who love the same things you do, and you just can’t put your vision out there, into the world… that’s one of the most frustrating feelings you can have.
And if you keep creating and hating the process, and creating and hating the result, you risk abandoning art altogether…
Which could start a spiral of frustration and depression that’s hard to get out of.
That’s why I created the Portrait Atelier: so I can help YOU create all those amazing artworks you’ve always dreamed of!
Let me introduce myself:
I’m a digital artist who’s obsessed with painting characters, especially with light and color, and I want to help YOU achieve your dream art goals as well!
I’ve always loved painting characters, but I used to suck at it… for many years, even though I bought several courses, I couldn’t figure out the “secret recipe” to make stunning portraits.
Until one day, I finally cracked the code… and being able to create paintings that my audience can connect to, being able to work with art, it all makes me the happiest in the world!
I firmly believe that a happy artist can start a cycle of light and happiness around them, making the world a better place. That’s why my mission is to help YOU become a GREAT artist and create your DREAM illustrations!
There are 5 ways we help you improve your portraits!
I know just giving you theory to watch isn't enough. You can watch a dozen videos, and at the end, ask yourself "Ok, but what do I do now?!"
That's why the Portrait Atelier goes way beyond video lessons. This program is built to help you not only learn new concepts, but apply them to your paintings and really improve your portraits.
#1: In-depth video lessons so you can build the foundation of character art and start making your own stunning portraits
#2: Specific exercises for each lesson, so you know what to practice and how. These are no-fluff exercises, tailored-made so you can improve as quickly as possible.
#3: LIVE Q&A sessions to get the support, clarity and answers you need!
#4: Monthly feedback so you know exactly what you need to improve in your art.
#5: Customized roadmaps created considering your own goals and challenges, so you always have a clear map of what to practice next.
"Working with Bruna has helped to increase the colors and look of the piece tenfold! I am so glad I joined her classes!"
- Sunny
🌟 When you join, you'll get immediate access to the in-depth lessons, so you can build the foundation you need to start making great portraits.
📖 We'll have step-by-step instructions to guide you in every step of portrait creation.
🔴 We meet periodically for live sessions: Q&As, new lessons, and more.
🎞️ All live sessions are recorded and incorporated inside the platform, and you can watch the replays at your convenience.
STEP 1. Drawing heads in ANY angle, so you’re free to draw from imagination
STEP 2. Master all facial features, so your characters' proportions always look perfect - no more wonky faces
STEP 3. Practice expressions, so you can start telling stories with your drawings.
STEP 4. Capturing likeness (aka drawing people and making it look like them)
STEP 5. Making it look 3D with values, so you don’t have flat art anymore
STEP 6. Applying light and shadow, so you can bring your art to life
STEP 7. Choosing good colors that make your image look beautiful
STEP 8. Rendering details so that your portrait looks finished, polished and professional
MODULE 1: MASTERING VALUES
Get your tones right!
We’ll start out with the very foundation you need: the value structure of your art.
Your value structure is what will define if your image works or not. You can go crazy with colors as you want, as long as the values make sense. That means if your values struggle, your art struggles. And most artists’ painting struggles come from a poor and chaotic value structure.
That's why in this module, we'll cover everything you need to know about values to start creating beautiful art.
INSIDE YOU'LL DISCOVER:
The top 3 mistakes that are holding your art back, and most importantly: how to fix them so your art can shine.
How to establish a clear and effective value structure, so your art can stand out
How to compress and manipulate values so you can make your art look like you — not a copy of a photo.
… and more!
Then, once you start painting better values, we’ll move on to…
Get your shadows right!
“My art looks flat and boring”
Have you ever thought that?
That’s what happens when you don’t get your shadows right. Even if you paint a cartoony or anime style, your art needs depth. That’s what will make it look alive and help it connect to your audience. What most beginners will do is copy another artwork or worse — trying to wing it.
That doesn’t work. When you try to paint shadows like that, your painting looks flat, weird, or just... off.
That’s why in this module, you see all you need to know about shadows. You discover easier, quicker ways to paint shadows that look GOOD. And you start learning about colors here, so your shadows start coming to life.
INSIDE YOU’LL DISCOVER:
How to add depth to your paintings with the right shadow shape and form.
The GOLDEN RULE of shadows that’ll save your paintings!
How to color your shadows so your painting looks gorgeous.
… and more!
By the end of this module, you’ll know exactly how to paint shadows that add depth to your painting and help your storytelling. You’ll always be calm and in control when it’s time to shade!
After that, we’ll tackle…
Get your lights right!
"How do I know where to put the light?"
That's one of the questions I hear the most. Even if you know the emotion you want to portray, if you don’t know how to apply light to your art, it’ll fall flat. You must know what are the types of light, how light angles affect your image, and how light color changes the mood.
You also need to know how to change the light so it fits your image and enhances your story, instead of trying to make your story fit the only type of light you know how to paint.
So in this module, we cover all the major types of light (direct, diffuse, reflected, ambient) and how to actually paint them to make your image stand out.
INSIDE YOU'LL DISCOVER:
How to paint lights that make your image look real—even if you paint in a cartoony or anime style!
The main types of light: Direct light, diffuse light, reflected light and ambient light, so you can paint complete, realistic paintings that look alive
How to paint images with multiple light sources
How to figure out the light angle, color and intensity
… and more!
You’ll clearly understand how all lights in a scene fit and work together. You’ll be able to demystify layers of complication, instantly see each light source in a scene, and finally paint artworks that feel alive.
From here we move to…
Get your colors right!
There's no beating around the bush: if you want to create gorgeous colored paintings, you need to choose great colors.
Unfortunately, that’s a major sticking point for many artists. They try pre-made color palettes, but it doesn’t work. They try copying photos, but it doesn’t work. And naturally, trying to create their own palettes doesn’t work either.
What they don’t realize is that color isn’t something you’re born knowing, you have to understand it to paint it well.
The good news is: color is both art and science. So you can learn the “rules”, and you can also bend them: once you know the “rules”, it’s easy to make your own choices that make your art look like YOU (effectively finding YOUR painting style).
INSIDE YOU'LL DISCOVER:
How to choose GOOD colors (say good-bye to muddy colors forever!)
How to manipulate the elements of color to improve your art
How to actually use color theory in your paintings
… and much more!
Understanding color is one of the best things you can do for your paintings: it’ll make your art POP and you’ll feel incredibly confident about your creations!
By the end of these 4 modules, you’ll have completely transformed the way you think and paint light and color.
You’ll be ready to tackle any scene your mind can dream of, and you’ll have amazing artworks to show for it!
"Yesterday I caught myself thinking about how it all started: that half a year ago I couldn't draw in digital at all, and now I have such great result!"
- Olena Akira
What are you waiting for?
Enroll by Monday, Nov. 17 for our LIMITED-TIME OFFER
Still have questions before enrolling? We got you covered! Speak to Bruna right now:
NEW IN LCA:
I created The Light & Color Academy to be the fastest and easiest way for you to go from an aspiring artist to a successful digital painter.
I also created it to be the most supportive. That’s why LCA now has LIVE sessions: 6 weeks of live training and group coaching!
Got a question? Doubts? Uncertainties? Something — anything — not making sense?
Not clear on how to apply? Or whether you’re moving in the right direction? Or how a particular light source applies to your specific painting?
WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED.
Oh! And I’ve got some extra GIFTS for you!
The 4 main modules of LCA will completely transform your digital paintings, and that’s only the beginning.
When you join The Light & Color Academy, you also get 4 INCREDIBLE Bonuses to make your progress even faster and your success even easier!
Starting with…
It’s the ultimate goal of every artist: to paint whichever scene you want, in whatever light scenario you choose… and make it look cinematic!
And do it with confidence... (yes, it's possible!)
How do you paint the golden glow of sunset? What about the soft light of the moon? The warm intimacy of candlelight? Whatever atmosphere you want to create, there are specific principles that make lighting feel cinematic and intentional.
That's why in this bonus training, you'll see how to take everything you've learned in the program and apply it to create stunning, movie-quality lighting in your art.
Inside you'll discover:
How to paint cinematic lighting for different scenarios like golden hour sunsets, soft moonlight, warm candlelit interiors, and bright midday sun;
The lighting choices that create specific moods—romantic, mysterious, epic, peaceful—just like in your favorite films;
Step-by-step breakdowns showing exactly how to build atmospheric, cinematic scenes from start to finish;
...and more!
You'll master the art of cinematic lighting so you can create paintings that don't just look good—they feel like a moment frozen from an epic film. Whatever scene you want to paint — be it a moody night scene or a warm sunrise, you'll know exactly how to do it!
If you’re just starting out with digital, or if you’ve been using it for a while but still don’t feel like you’ve really understood how it works, then this bonus was made for you!
After seeing so many artists struggle to use digital art (and this might be you right now!), I noticed that this was causing them to completely stall their art journey… sometimes for months!
So, this year I held a LIVE workshop with one simple promise: Unlock the secrets of Digital Art so you can work with your drawing app, not against it!
This workshop is great for ANY drawing app, whether you use Photoshop, Krita, Clip Studio Paint or Procreate.
And now, as a member of the Light & Color Academy, you’re getting the entire recording + the cheat sheet ABSOLUTELY FREE!
You might think you can only apply realistic light & shadow to a realistic painting style, and that might make you hesitant about how to apply these realistic fundamentals to your stylized art.
Nothing could be further from the truth!
In fact, I started painting more realistic light and shadow in an anime art style. I only pivoted to realism later because it felt right to me, but it doesn’t have to be your path.
It can be hard to look at a photo and translate it to more stylized artworks. That’s why this LIVE workshop, I’ll show you exactly what you must do to apply the principles of realistic light and color to your stylized art.
You’ll know exactly how to take light from a photo or real life and translate it beautifully into your own stylized artworks.
The Light & Color Academy is for you if:
✔ You finish a drawing and instantly feel stuck when it’s time to paint.
✔ You dream of creating gorgeous artworks your clients will love.
✔ You second-guess every color the moment you place it on the canvas.
✔ You overthink so much you end up not even starting a painting.
✔ You want to feel confident in your art.
✔ You hate how your paintings look once they are complete.
✔ You have no idea how to even start painting.
✔ You know what you want to paint, but it always comes out boring and flat.
✔ You struggle with giving depth to your artworks.
✔ You feel like you “ruin” your drawings when you color.
✔ You know you have great ideas, and you just need to improve the execution.
❌ You don’t want to do the exercises and expect to magically learn just by watching videos;
❌ You expect to become a master in colors in one week;
❌ You don’t want to commit. This is a lightweight program, designed to fit a busy schedule, but you still need to COMMIT — be it 15 minutes a day or a couple of hours on the weekend.
Honestly, if you know you won’t take it seriously, don’t enroll. Because the thing is:
I’ll do my part and show you EVERYTHING I know you need in order to paint BEAUTIFUL paintings.
In exchange, you need to do YOUR part, commit and practice following exactly what I’ll show you.
The more you practice, the more these skills will become second nature.
As a result, you’ll be able to paint your dream illustrations, tell your stories with your art, and start your dream career!
HOW THE LIGHT & COLOR ACADEMY WORKS
When you join today, you receive instant access to Module 1 and the Digital Art Secrets Workshop (bonus).
Then, every week you will receive access to a new module. That way, you’ll follow the process step by step, building each new knowledge and practice on top of the previous one!
The LIVE classes and coaching sessions will be announced soon, and you’ll receive lifetime access to the recordings!
Still unsure of how good this method really is?
Don't take my word for it — see our students results:
And now… it’s your turn! If you’re finally ready to make that commitment to yourself and your dreams, I promise you: LCA will be your surest path to creating amazing art!
In fact, I’ll guarantee it!
100% Satisfaction Guarantee:
You have 30 days to experiment the classes, live sessions, community and bonuses, and see for yourself how good it is! If you don't like it for ANY reason, just contact us and we'll fully refund your investment — NO questions asked.
I'm so sure you will love this program, I'm guaranteeing it 100%. No risk for you: if you don't like it, I'll give you a full refund.
The Light & Color Academy is not cheap. It shows you how to actually paint with light and color in an easy, step-by-step process. It’s not some $10 tutorial.
It’s a small investment in yourself and your dream art style.
One that will pay you back for the rest of your life. It’s a transformation that frees you from the frustrating art and lets you create the amazing paintings you've always dreamed of.
It’s EXACTLY what I teach and share in my $3,000/year Private Tutoring program, but for a fraction of the cost for you.
And when you weigh all that against the investment, and what it will do for you and your art, then it’s an easy choice.
To be honest, my original intention was to sell the Light & Color Academy for $1,000. But because I’m committed to make the Light & Color Academy as accessible as possible to as many amazing artists as possible…
The Light & Color Academy is available for my Launch-Only Investment of just 6 payments of $57!
That’s right! Until this Monday at 8pm (EST), you can join us inside the Light & Color Academy for just $57 today!
When you join The Light & Color Academy, you get instant access to Module 1 and the Digital Art Secrets Workshop, which will build the foundation for your AMAZING digital art.
✔ Every week you get access to a new module, completing your understanding of values, light, shadow and color!
✔ 6x LIVE group coaching sessions to answer your questions, clear up doubts, and keep you motivated and on track.
✔ Plus you get the Mastering Cinematic Lighting training for FREE
✔ Plus you’re getting the How to paint great light and color in ANY art style training as a BONUS, so you can apply your light and color knowledge to ANY art style!
Enroll by Monday, Nov. 17 for our LIMITED-TIME OFFER
Still have questions before enrolling? We got you covered! Speak to Bruna right now:
So now it’s time for you to make one of two choices…
The first choice is to choose to do nothing. As you already know, if you choose nothing… well, then nothing changes.
BUT, if you already know that you want to be GOOD at light and color and make beautiful digital artworks, then your choice is obvious: join us inside the Light & Color Academy and start your transformation to becoming the amazing artist you know you are meant to be.
Simply click the button below and we’ll be waiting for you inside!
But if you’re still on the fence, wondering whether to take the leap, let me share one last thought with you. Maybe you’re thinking…
"I'm too busy, I don't have the time"
You probably have a full-time job and need to practice your art in your spare time.
Don't worry: This course was designed for you.
It gives you exactly what you need to paint with light and color and create STUNNING digital artworks. No wasting time going around the internet, scraping pieces of tutorials and trying to make a method out of it. It’s all laid out for you, step by step.
The video lessons are bite-sized so you can watch them whenever you have 15 or 30 minutes here and there.
And you get specific, tailor-made exercises so you can practice what matters and improve as quickly as possible.
No fluff. No filler. No overwhelm.
I value your time and will give you the fundamentals and my exact system!
I’ve distilled the light and color painting process in such a way that you’ll be able to see results in as little as a couple of weeks. You’ll see what makes this method so unique and why it works.
On top of the theory and exercises, you’ll see demos that show you my exact process on how to paint with color and light.
And you’ll get the same processes I use to create artworks that get me followers and clients every day!
Now, maybe you're thinking...
"I'm a total beginner, this can't help me"
If you’ve just started your digital art journey, or if you only know how to draw but not how to paint, that’s actually good.
Painting with colors involves multiple steps, and it’s easy for beginners to get lost in the process.
This method is different.
You’ll discover a proven method to paint with light and color so you make stunning art. You’ll know exactly what to do and how to do it at every step in the process, and as a result, you’ll feel confident and proud of your art.
There’s no room for guesswork or getting confused!
I’ve used this same method hundreds of times, and I’ve taught it to several artists. The method works and brings results — as long as you do your part and do the exercises I give you.
And now, this method is yours.
Whether you want to make money with your art or tell your stories in a compelling way that touches your audience… this is the solution for you.
Maybe you're thinking now...
"I want to join LCA, but I cannot afford it"
The thing is, this training will pay for itself at least 10 times.
Reason 1: Value your time
Figuring it out yourself takes YEARS (and might still fail.) Sure, you could keep reading books and watching free tips on Youtube. They are great when you take them seriously, I do it all the time…
But be honest now: how much have you been able to improve by doing this?
... and how much is your time worth?
The Light & Color Academy cuts the guesswork. It gives you the theory AND the exercises you need, everything laid out exactly step-by-step for you to follow — without the trial-and-error.
If you keep doing what you've always done, you'll keep having the same results: frustrating, disappointing art.
Stop wasting your time, cut the guesswork, and do what is PROVEN and WORKS.
Reason 2: You can make money with your art
Let’s say you make one beautiful artwork and post it on social media.
That artwork can appear on a new client’s feed, or a follower might send it to someone they know wants to commission art, or an art director might see it. Depending on the complexity of the artwork, you can make $300, $500, $1000 in a couple of paintings…
That’s it, the program already paid itself.
And you won’t stop at this.
Because once you know how to create stunning art that your audience can’t ignore, you’ll use that skill on every single painting you create.
You can start taking art commissions, selling merch, getting sponsors for your social media, and many other forms of monetization.
This isn’t just about creating art you like (although that is HELLA important!). It’s about developing a skill that can generate income and make your life financially better.
Now, I can't and I won't promise you financial results. But I can promise you that those results will 10x if your art looks stunning!
Reason 3: 50x cheaper than going to art college
Going to art college can cost between $50,000 and $250,000 (and even more!) in the US. And you might not even learn about digital art in a traditional art school.
The Light & Color Academy teaches you how to make amazing digital paintings with light and color, so you can create your dream art and tell your stories with your paintings.
No spending YEARS going through dozens of unwanted art classes about themes you’re not interested in, taking tests, or feeling the pressure of going to college.
Just 15-30 minutes per day, and you walk away with a skill that improves your art forever!
So now it's time you choose if you'll continue as you are right now... or if you'll commit to doing whatever it takes to make your dream artworks.
But CHOOSE Quickly!
Because this registration period won’t be open forever…
Enrollment in the Light & Color Academy is only open until Monday (Nov. 17)! After then, it’ll be quite some time until you have a chance to join again (last time I opened doors was more than 1 year ago).
You’ll miss out on the chance to transform yourself, your art, and your life.
You CAN do it. With the right method, the right tools, and the right support, you can transform your art and create AMAZING illustrations. And I’ll be there to help you!
So don’t waste another year dreaming about what could be.
Join us now & make your art dream a reality!
Enroll in the Light & Color Academy Today
6 Monthly Payments of $57
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6 MONTHLY PAYMENTS
✅ The 4-Core Training Modules that will take your color skills to a whole other level!
✅ 6 Group Coaching Calls to help you implement the method more easily!
✅ Digital Art Secrets Workshop (Bonus Training) to unlock digital art for you!
✅ Mastering Cinematic Lighting (Bonus Training) so you can create those dreamy cinematic paintings!
✅ Painting Great Light In Any Art Style (Bonus Training) so you can apply real-life light and color to your own art style!
❌ 6 Private Sessions: Get personalized feedback during six 1:1 sessions to maximize your results!
❌ Art Style Clarity Call: For one hour, we’ll dive into your art goals and create an actionable plan to get you there!
❌ Direct access to Bruna: You and I will share a private channel and you can message me whenever you have questions about digital painting!
6 MONTHLY PAYMENTS
ONLY 5 SPOTS
✅ The 4-Core Training Modules that will take your color skills to a whole other level!
✅ 6 Group Coaching Calls to help you implement the method more easily!
✅ Digital Art Secrets Workshop (Bonus Training) to unlock digital art for you!
✅ Mastering Cinematic Lighting (Bonus Training) so you can create those dreamy cinematic paintings!
✅ Painting Great Light In Any Art Style (Bonus Training) so you can apply real-life light and color to your own art style!
✅ 6 Private Sessions: Get personalized feedback during six 1:1 sessions to maximize your results!
✅ Art Style Clarity Call: For one hour, we’ll dive into your art goals and create an actionable plan to get you there!
✅ Direct access to Bruna: You and I will share a private channel and you can message me whenever you have questions about digital painting!
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