People are inspiring to paint! As artists, we have the amazing opportunity to capture and share the beauty of our subjects. But it can be quite a challenge!

Maybe you’ve tried to paint people, but something always seems to be lost in translation. The beauty of your subject was not conveyed through your painting.

If you want to communicate with words, you have to know the language. If you want to communicate with paint, it’s no different. You have to learn to speak the visual language. In this course, I’ll show you how to develop a command of the visual language, so you can communicate the beauty of people faithfully and dynamically.

Four years in the making, this course is packed with content—45 written lessons and 13 hours of video! I've designed each lesson to be a stepping stone to guide you toward making better paintings. I've gone over everything with a fine-toothed comb for clarity and conciseness. I have crammed this course with the most powerful and essential elements I know about painting people.

Here’s just a taste of what you’ll learn how to do:

In Units 1–4:

• Conquer proportions with the 4 Actions for Accurate Proportions
• Avoid 8 common drawing pitfalls
• Make your flat portraits come to life in 3-D form
• Understand what "warm" and "cool" really mean
• Convey even the most subtle forms with temperature
• Answer "what color is that?" with the 3 Questions for Correct Color
• Mix realistic skin colors with my 6 Guidelines for Mixing Color
• And so much more!

In Units 5–7:

• Know what to look for (so you don't miss seeing it)
• Establish 4 Essential Elements early on
• Train your eye to see temperature
• Understand the Main Law of Temperature
• Empower your forms with the 7 Value Zones
• Strengthen your paintings through simplification
• Understand the 3 Causes of Color
• And so much more!

In Units 8–9 (Composition):

• Make your paintings stand out from the crowd with the 5 Principles for Powerful Picture-Making
• Draw your viewers from across the room with the 5 Strongest Eye-Catchers
• Make a statement with a strong center of interest or "focal point"
• Avoid paintings that feel off-balance
• Create a dynamic "pop" with value patterns
• Lead your viewers on an exciting journey through your picture
• Compose with confidence as I reveal the compositions behind some of my most successful paintings
• And so much more!

What People Say About My Teaching

"I love how Adam teaches in a calm, peaceful and logical manner. I personally have had my greatest growth in skill by his instruction."

— Desiree Y.

"Adam is a truly gifted artist, as confirmed by the many top awards he has received. He is a compassionate instructor, who openly shares his wealth of knowledge with his students. His observations and guidance are presented in understandable language with great empathy."   —Teddy J.

"Taking one of Adam's workshops was not only an art learning experience but a relaxed and enjoyable one. His demos were very informative, a true reflection of his talent and his command of the oil medium."

— John U.

 

Can I Really Learn
To Paint Online?

I can't replace the in-person help I give in my workshops. However, there are several things about this online course that are better than an in-person workshop:

You Can Continue to Improve
Even After the Course is Over

At the end of a workshop, were you ever left wondering, "where do I go from here?" I won't lead you to the end of this course without equipping you to continue on. Throughout this course, there are powerful exercises to help you improve your skills. I've designed these exercises to be repeated as many times as you like, so you can continue honing your skills, even after you've finished all the lessons!

Lifetime Access

Your paid access will last for the lifetime of the online course!*

Money-Back Guarantee

I truly believe the online video course can help your work soar to new heights. However, if you feel the course wasn't right for you, I will offer a full refund within 30 days of your purchase. I want you to be totally satisfied! For full policies regarding Option 3, please see here.

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*Not including any temporary lapses of your access that may occur from technical difficulties, etc., which I will endeavor to resolve in a timely manner. I intend for the lifetime of this online course to continue for at least 3 years from your purchase unless circumstances such as changing technology make this not feasible for me.