We start with the foundation: how to construct a face using basic shapes so your proportions feel solid from the very first sketch. No more guessing where the eyes go.

You'll block in your colors and separate light from shadow. We'll add bounce light, ambient light, and the subtle warm glow on skin that makes a painting look real instead of flat.

We slow down and render the details that make a face feel like a face — smooth skin, soft lips, a nose with volume and weight.

We finish strong with a final polish pass that pulls everything together. By the end of this session, you'll have a finished portrait you actually love!