The Ultimate Digital Drawing Class: Portrait Paintings

A complete guide to digital portrait drawing from beginner basics to advanced rendering skills.

What you'll learn

Master the fundamentals of digital portrait drawing, including anatomy, proportions, and facial structure for realistic and stylized results.

Build advanced skills in digital painting techniques, such as blending, layering, and brush control in software like Photoshop or Procreate.

Understand and apply color theory, lighting, and shading to create depth, mood, and realism in portrait artworks.

Develop a complete digital portrait from sketch to final render, gaining confidence and a professional workflow used by top illustrators.

Draw accurate facial proportions and anatomy, using essential structure guidelines for both realistic and stylized portraits.

Understand light and shadow placement, mastering core shading techniques to create volume and form.

Choose and blend skin tones effectively, using color theory to bring portraits to life with natural or dramatic palettes.

Design compelling and expressive characters, focusing on emotion, gesture, and individuality.

Paint realistic hair and eyes, using brush settings and layering strategies that simulate texture and depth.

Use layers, masks, and blending modes professionally in digital painting software like Photoshop, Procreate, or Clip Studio Paint.

Requirements

No prior experience in digital art is required this course is designed to guide beginners from the very basics to advanced techniques.

A drawing tablet (such as Wacom, Huion, XP-Pen, or an iPad with Apple Pencil) is highly recommended for the best digital painting experience.

You should have access to digital art software like Adobe Photoshop, Procreate, or any other painting program of your choice.

A basic understanding of how to use your device (computer or tablet) and install software will be helpful.

Most importantly, bring your passion for art and a willingness to practice this course is structured to help you grow, step by step.

Description

Welcome to The Ultimate Digital Drawing Class: Portrait Paintings, a complete guide to mastering digital portrait art  from beginner basics to advanced professional techniques.This course is taught by Yaşar Vurdem, one of the most celebrated digital illustrators in the creative industry. His works have reached global audiences through collaborations with major brands like Adobe, Prime Video (The Lord of the Rings, Citadel, The Wheel of Time) and world-famous artists including Billie Eilish and Lady Gaga. His unique style and expertise in digital portraiture have made him a widely respected figure in the international art community.Now, Yaşar brings his professional insights directly to you.You will learn:How to draw realistic and stylized portraits using Photoshop, Procreate, or other digital toolsCore fundamentals of anatomy, facial structure, light, shadow, and compositionPro techniques for rendering skin, hair, eyes, and facial features with depth and emotionHow to use color theory to enhance mood and realism in your artworkA step-by-step workflow that takes you from sketch to fully rendered portraitHow to develop your own unique artistic voice and styleThis course is perfect for:Beginners with no prior experience in digital drawingTraditional artists wanting to transition into digitalIntermediate illustrators looking to refine their portrait painting skillsFreelancers and students building a strong portfolioAnyone inspired by digital storytelling and character designWhether your dream is to create art for games, publishing, social media, or freelance clients  this course will empower you with the tools and mindset to turn passion into skill.Join now and start drawing like a pro  with guidance from a world-renowned artist.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Welcome Message

Section 2: Advanced Portrait Brush Set for Procreate and Photoshop

Lecture 2 Advanced Portrait Brush Set for Procreate and Photoshop

Section 3: Portrait Illustration: Basics

Lecture 3 Portrait Illustration: Basics

Lecture 4 Portrait Illustration: Basics Part Two

Section 4: Portrait Practices: Effective Rendering

Lecture 5 Portrait Practices: Effective Rendering

Lecture 6 Portrait Practices: Effective Rendering Part Two

Section 5: Improve Your Digital Art

Lecture 7 Improve Your Digital Art

Lecture 8 Improve Your Digital Art II

Section 6: Advanced Portrait Basics

Lecture 9 Advanced Portrait Basics I

Lecture 10 Advanced Portrait Basics II

Section 7: Advanced Skin Rendering

Lecture 11 Advanced Skin Rendering

Lecture 0 Advanced Skin Rendering II

Section 8: Important Points fo Digital Art

Lecture 12 Important Points fo Digital Art Canvas Size

Lecture 13 Color is Key Point

Section 9: Advanced Rendering Basics

Lecture 14 Advanced Rendering

Lecture 0 Advanced Rendering II

Aspiring digital artists and beginners who want to learn how to draw and paint portraits from scratch using digital tools.,Traditional artists looking to transition into the world of digital art and explore new techniques and workflows.,Intermediate illustrators who want to improve their portrait drawing skills and learn professional-level digital painting methods.,Art students and hobbyists who are passionate about character design, visual storytelling, or stylized portraits.,Freelancers and creatives who want to develop a portfolio-ready digital portrait and attract commissions or studio work.,Anyone who wants to develop their own artistic voice through structured, easy-to-follow lessons and real-world techniques.