Finally Draw Portraits People Actually Recognize
Portrait Academy for Procreate
By Freya Kotchakorn
Learn to capture the exact features that make someone recognizable, from your kids to your grandparents to that celebrity crush.
Level
Beginner-Intermediate
Format
Online video
Narration
English
Subtitles
English and 28 others
Contents
11 Modules, 41 Lessons
Learn techniques to draw people that every beginner can master
Every face has 3-5 features that make them instantly recognizable. Learn to spot and capture those features, and suddenly every portrait looks like the person you're drawing.
You’ll learn to recognize and perfectly capture the person’s distinguishing features, while learning how to avoid the most common mistakes of drawing portraits. And the best thing - you'll never be afraid of showing people your portraits again!
Finally, a Course That Actually Teaches You From the Very Beginning
What makes this different from everything else you've tried:
You will learn Procreate from scratch
I assume you know nothing and build every skill step-by-step.
Your Work Will Actually Look Like the Examples
The #1 complaint about other courses? "My version looks nothing like theirs." I show you exactly why yours looks different and how to fix it every single time.
Never Gets Outdated or Disappears
Procreate updates constantly. So does this course. While other courses become obsolete in months, you always have the latest techniques at your fingertips.
Finally Get Results You're Proud Of. Even If You Only Have 30 Minutes
This course is designed so your artwork actually matches what you see demonstrated. Each lesson builds on the last, so 30 minutes today plus 30 minutes tomorrow equals real progress.
Focus on proportions first, likeness second, style third
In this course, we’ll start from the beginning and learn our way towards portrait illustration mastery. You’ll leave the course confident enough to tackle any person portrait you (or your clients) want.
Today
Download face templates and proportion guides. Start lesson one.
Week 1
Trace your first portrait. Learn where every feature should sit.
Week 2
Draw from a reference photo without tracing. Capture basic likeness.
Month 1
Nail facial proportions by memory. Start adding your own style.
Month 2
Draw portraits of any age, babies to grandparents - and people recognize them.
An in-depth course that both beginners and established illustrators can benefit from
We will learn how to draw the distinguishing features of a person’s face that set people apart from each other and make you recognize a person. We’ll cover male and female portraits ranging from the young generation of girls and boys to the older generations of grandmas and grandpas.
The course is divided into 9 modules, containing a total of 40 lectures AND a bonus module with three bonus lectures. That way we can focus on each part and not rush any of the important lectures as well as take our time to put the knowledge to the test and draw your own portraits.
*Prices in USD. Limited time offer. Expires Thursday, August 28, 2025 at midnight.
Learn the same drawing technique that I use for brands like Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co. and Sephora!
In my fifteen years of working as a professional illustrator I’ve acquired quite a few portrait drawing tricks that elevated my art and helped me land some of the biggest brands in their industries as my clients.
Through a long process of learning, I’ve taught myself the rights and wrongs of drawing portraits. I’ve found a way that enables me to draw anyone without much hassle. I’ve actually become so proficient at it that I’m now teaching hundreds of other aspiring artists, such as yourself, and speaking at events in Apple stores. And I know exactly what it takes to go from beginner to Pro level artist.
Filled with a bunch of “insider” knowledge, this course will sky-rocket your portrait skills. It doesn’t matter if you’re a well-established artist or just a beginner wanting to learn how to draw portraits.
Inside this Portrait Academy
With over 20 hours of in-depth video content, the Procreate Portrait Academy is on average 7 TIMES longer than most of the other courses. In over 40 lessons, you will:
Stop making portraits that look "off"
Learn the exact facial proportions and measurements that separate amateur drawings from professional portraits. Eyes should sit at the halfway point. Ears align with eyebrows and nose. Learn the measurements that make faces look right.
Draw any age, any person
From wrinkled grandparents to smooth baby faces, master the specific techniques for capturing age accurately. You'll learn how skin changes, where wrinkles form, how features shift with age, and why kids' proportions are completely different from adults.
Fix your biggest portrait mistakes
Finally understand why your portraits don't look like the person you're drawing. Nose too small? Lips too thin? Learn to measure the three features that create likeness.
Create your signature style
Move beyond copying photos to developing your own recognizable portrait style. Stylize the hair, clothes, and background. Keep the face measurements accurate. That's the formula.
Master the basics
By starting with different flower petals, learning about all the different types of pollen and getting to know various types of leaves, we’ll build a strong foundation on top of which you’ll be able to build on.
Colour the right way
You’ll learn how to properly sequence your layers in order to capture the natural essence of your botanical designs. In addition to that, you’ll learn how to select the exact colours and apply them to really nail the natural look of the flower.
Use the right brushes
By enrolling in this course, you’ll get a set of brushes that we will use for the exercises. We’ll learn which brushes to use for different types of drawing techniques. You’ll also master drawing the lines to make your flowers really pop!
Capture the details
Paint flowers that people will recognize right away. Learn to recognize and capture complex details that make each flower unique.
Your ultimate guide to mastering digital portrait illustration
It doesn't matter if you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned illustrator. We’ll start slowly with the basics and move onto more complex principles. You’ll not only learn how to follow the tutorial, but also unlock a whole new way of getting the image you see in your head onto a piece of paper … or rather your iPad’s screen.
You'll also get Bonus Artist Package (Worth $100+)
The exact same brushes and resources I use for Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co, and Sephora. Everything you need to create like a pro, yours to keep forever.
Lesson Curriculum
Click on the module name below to expand the lesson list.
All the lessons are narrated in English language. English subtitles are also available for more clarity and for students with hearing impairment.
Module 1: Intro (3 lessons)
Module 2: Lecture (3 lessons)
Module 3: Exercises - Face (17 lessons)
Module 4: Exercise - Woman portrait (2 lessons)
Module 5: Exercise - Man portrait (2 lessons)
Module 6: Exercise - Senior woman portrait (2 lessons)
Module 7: Exercise - Senior man portrait (2 lessons)
Module 8: Exercise - Boy portrait (2 lessons)
Module 9: Exercise - Girl portrait (2 lessons)
Module 10: Bonus lessons (6 lessons)
Try 2 Lessons Free First
Before you decide, try 3 lessons for free and see how easy it is to follow along.
You don’t just get the course!
By enrolling in the Portrait Academy, you get full lifetime access to over 20 hours of on-demand video you can play on any device with a web browser (including mobile!). Upon completion, you’re granted a special Certificate of Completion, which you can show off in your resume.
Don't Take My Word for It.
Take Theirs.
You know what's more convincing than my portfolio? Seeing what you could actually create. These are real students who started exactly where you are right now.
30-Day Instant Refund
If you follow my process, you will see results and I’ll back that with a 30-day instant refund guarantee.
Portrait Academy in Procreate
11 Modules, 41 Lessons, 20 Hours of in-depth video lectures
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Lifetime access and updates
Finish with 10 realistic portraits of your own
Bonus leson on doing couple illustration
30-day money back guarantee
With below add-ons to help you. Included for free.
FAQs
Find answers to common questions about this and other courses
No. These courses start from the beginning. If you can hold an Apple Pencil, you can follow along. The only requirement is Procreate installed on your iPad. Some are little bit more advanced, but if you follow along you can still make amazing progresses an an artist.
Any iPad after released after 2018 will run Procreate perfectly!
Yes. Procreate works with finger input, but you'll struggle with the precision needed for realistic art. Apple Pencil (1st or 2nd gen) or compatible stylus required.
Depends on your pace. The videos total anywhere from 10-20 hours, but most students spend 2-3x that actually drawing along. Lifetime access means no pressure. Finish in a weekend or spread it over months.
Yes, but you'll want your iPad open to follow along. Most students watch the lesson on their iPad, then rewind and draw. Some use a second device to watch while drawing.
Post in the private Facebook group. I'm in there regularly, along with thousands of other students. You'll get answers within hours, not days.
No. This is one time purchase and it's your forever.
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