Welcome to the wonderful medium of pastel! As a beginner, this is the best time for you to embed good habits at the start and ensure that you are learning the right approaches, NOT the wrong ones, as you develop a loose and expressive style in pastel.

This course will save you time, money and heartache by teaching you the best materials and methods for a painterly approach to portraiture. Consider the cost, the wasted time and frustration of trying to figure it all out on your own. Don't worry, we'll nurture a friendly atmosphere of camaraderie in this workshop community, so you can feel encouraged that we are all cheering for one another, no matter your stage of development.

The lessons are designed to take you step-by-step through your journey, so you don't need to feel overwhelmed or left behind. You'll start with the fundamentals and gradually build your skills, moving at a pace that works for you. You can do this!

I understand how busy life can be with demands of family, friends, home and work. But I also know how much you want this. If you want to see progress in your work (which I know you do!), then this course is a perfect way for you to make a weekly commitment to investing in your creative development.

New milestones will be released each week throughout the course, complete with weekly exercises. So get out your calendar and schedule three hours a week for doing the course lessons and exercises. This will give you enough time to go through the lessons and do the exercises in response. But there really is no time limit and you can keep working at your own pace far after our time together has ended, because you have lifetime access to this course. 

Additionally, you'll want to mark your calendars to watch the weekly Live Q&A with me. Don't worry, if you miss one for any reason. They'll be recorded so you can go back and watch them at any time.

By all means, spend more time each week practicing if your schedule allows. But if you protect at least three hours of studio time each week, I know you can do this. I promise that, if you do the work, you will see improvement by the end of this course, and increased momentum far beyond our five weeks together!

This online experience captures the best elements of live workshops while adding unique advantages you can't get in person. If you love live instructor demonstrations with clear teaching methods, and in-the-moment accountability and encouragement of live workshop groups, then this course is definitely for you! 

This course is designed with an emphasis on clear, engaging video instruction and demonstrations. Unlike live demos, now you'll be able to pause, watch, and rewind me over and over again until you truly master the techniques. Think of it as having a front-row seat that you can adjust any time you need a closer look.

Our vibrant online community creates the same energy and accountability you love from in-person workshops. You'll share your progress in our private Facebook group, receive encouragement from fellow artists, and get guidance from experienced Community Mentors who've already conquered these techniques. Weekly live Q&A sessions provide direct access to me for personalized feedback and answers to your questions. 

The course includes comprehensive video instruction and reference photo downloads, along with 120 pages of detailed guides you can reference anytime. And here's something you don't get in a traditional workshop: lifetime access to all materials, meaning you can revisit demonstrations and refine techniques long after the course ends.

After guiding thousands of students through this same fear over the past 16 years, I can tell you with certainty: not only can you do this, but you're about to discover just how enjoyable portrait painting can be! The secret isn't natural talent – it's about having the right approach and guidance.

This course breaks down portrait painting into clear, manageable steps that build your confidence alongside your skills. You'll learn specific techniques that free you from perfectionism, allowing you to capture the essence of your subject with expressive, light-filled strokes. These are the same methods that have transformed countless intimidated beginners into confident portrait artists.

The breakthrough moment comes when you shift from seeing portraits as technical challenges to viewing them as opportunities for creative expression. Through carefully designed exercises and supportive guidance, you'll develop both the practical skills and the artistic mindset to create portraits that truly come alive. This is about so much more than learning techniques – it's about discovering your own artistic voice in portraiture.

Have no fear, getting started is as simple as clicking a link! The course platform is designed to be straightforward and user-friendly, especially for those who don't consider themselves "tech savvy." Once you save your username and password, you're all set.

Everything you need is organized in one place: video lessons that play with a single click, easy-to-download PDFs, and reference photos you can print or view. The platform tracks your progress, so you can continue your learning from any device - whether you're on your computer, tablet, or phone. Students from across the United States, Canada, UK, Europe, Australia, and many other countries access the course easily every day. All you need is an internet connection.

Many of our most successful students were initially nervous about the technology, but they quickly discovered how intuitive everything is. Our support team is here to help if you ever need assistance. I think you're going to love using the course, and you might even surprise yourself with how tech-savvy you become!

Never. You receive lifetime access to The 2025 Painterly Portrait Online Course. Take the journey at your own pace, revisit lessons whenever you need a refresher, and continue growing as an artist for years to come. The entire course library – including all video demonstrations, reference materials, and downloadable PDFs – remains yours to access anytime.

I understand your concern, and have thought about this a lot. That's why I'm offering you a 100% Risk Free Money Back Guarantee. You will have gained access to the first three milestones and experienced two live sessions before the refund period ends. If you aren't completely satisfied with the progress you are making in this course, just submit your completed course work by 5pm (ET) on April 11, and I'll refund your full investment. The reason I ask for your completed course work is simple: if you do the work, I'm confident that you'll get tremendous value out of this course.

Know that I'm 100% committed to giving you an outstanding value in this course experience, one that leads to transformation in your creative work. I hope that soothes any concerns you may have!

This course is designed to guide you step-by-step through each milestone so you can learn the lessons and do the exercises effectively. Here's how it works:

Milestone 1 becomes available immediately when you enroll, allowing you to begin your journey right away. New milestones are then released weekly starting April 2, 2025, giving you time to fully absorb each lesson and complete the exercises. Our weekly Live Sessions begin April 1 so we can move forward together as a group.

Don't worry about missing anything - all Live Sessions are recorded and available in your course website. Once all the content has been released, you'll have lifetime access to the entire library of course materials so you can review them as often as you like. It's going to be a wonderful journey together!