Have you ever dreamed of painting your own creative portraits?
What If I Showed You...
How to EASILY Sketch & Paint Portraits Of Your Very Own!
(Even if you're a complete beginner or have never painted a portrait before)
Also, get the chance to join a LIVE portraits workshop and Q&A session with Nicki!
Watch this short trailer to learn more! 👇
The truth is...
I believe portrait painting is something ANYONE can do! Like any other skill, painting incredible, expressive portraits is something that you CAN learn!
The best part is, you don't need a fancy college degree, or even any prior experience.
The best part is, you don't need a fancy college degree, or even any prior experience.
Believe it or not...
Even though I've been painting for years, I wasn't always good at painting portraits.
In fact, I didn't even start painting portraits until decades into my painting journey!
There are 3 main techniques I use now to create portraits - and I want to show you how to use them to save yourself lots of time & struggling!
Even though I've been painting for years, I wasn't always good at painting portraits.
In fact, I didn't even start painting portraits until decades into my painting journey!
One of my favorite things as an art teacher is seeing students achieve something they never thought was possible before when given the right framework, skills, and tools to succeed!
That's exactly what I want to help you with!
Introducing...
'Portraits Made Simple'
For Beginners
🚨 PLUS - Join me for a LIVE painting and Q&A session on September 4th ONLY for students in this class!
Full Price: $197
Join Today & Get Access To The Live Workshop: $47
Full Price: $197
Join Today & Get Access To The Live Workshop: $47
*All Prices Displayed Are In USD*
FINALLY Feel Confident Painting Portraits!
By the end of this course, you will...
- Feel confident in your ability to sketch & map faces using multiple approaches
- Understand how to draw features like mouth, nose, ears, & eyes
- Learn how to add color to your portrait sketches using watercolors
- Know what to look for in a reference photo for your portraits
- Get comfortable mixing watercolor paint to add tonal value & color
- Learn the best ways to practice to avoid getting stuck & grow your confidence
Why I Created Portraits Made Simple
I've always been fascinated by portrait paintings. Whenever I go to a gallery or an exhibit, I always find myself looking at the portraits first.
I love seeing the details the artists add, the way they structure the face & features, and especially how they incorporate their own creative style into the portraits they create.
I spent YEARS learning how to paint portraits of my own through in person classes, online classes, and books. NOW I want to show you everything I have learned so you can save yourself all of the time & struggle it took me to learn!
Portraits Made Simple is different from other classes because I wanted to show you how to incorporate your own creativity into the portraits you create... not just mimic other artists' styles.
Unlike other classes that only show you how to create portraits one way, I created this class to show you my 3 favorite approaches to portrait painting - so you can find & develop your own favorite style!
Your art should be an expression of YOU!
I want to help you achieve exactly that!
I designed this class to help artists who...
😐 Would love to paint portraits but doubt their creativity
✏️ Enjoy the idea of sketching, but have struggled in the past (especially with details or facial features)
🤩 Want to create art that is not only beautiful, but an expression of themselves
🎨 Are excited about the idea of combining multiple mediums to create art that feels truly unique
I believe it is very important to show a variety of approaches and that there isn't a "one size fits all" approach to portraits.
I like to leave room for artistic expression and creativity.
Portraits offer endless opportunities
to be creative.
My goal is as always, to show you as much as the process as possible as it is the foundation to creating something that makes you excited to continue to grow and practice your art.
Throughout this process, I want to urge you to stay away from using words such as “good” or “bad” to describe your portrait art and art making in general. Instead let’s focus on using other adjectives to describe the outcome so that we can grow, learn, and self correct.
Here's How The Class Breaks Down! ⬇️
Module One - Introduction
4 Lessons
Welcome to class! We cover all of the supplies you need to get started, as well as spending some time getting to know the supplies & diving into color mixing practice for our portraits!
Module Two - Mapping The Face
4 Lessons
I like to show multiple different approaches to portrait painting. We will cover a variety of different ways to map out the face from a head on view, and even how to use the nose as a starting point before diving into drawing out the features.
Module Three - Adding Color
4 Lessons
Module Four - 3/4 View Portraits
6 Lessons
3/4 view portraits are a popular style of portraits but offer a different set of challenges than head on portraits. In this module we cover how to sketch & paint 3/4 view portraits, and even how to re-do a portrait that went wrong!
Module Five - Profile Portraits
5 Lessons
Module Six - More Practice
5 Lessons
Learn how to incorporate backgrounds into your portrait paintings, how to create intuitively, and important next steps as you continue your portrait painting journey on your own!
Introducing Your Artistic Guide!
I'm Nicki Traikos
Just like you, I've faced the daunting trials of the artistic journey - the confusion over choosing the right supplies, the frustration of repeated errors, and the slow climb to confidence in my abilities. But every stroke, every blend, every wash of color was a step towards mastery, and now, I want to help you navigate this path with far less stumbling.
Art isn't just my career - it's my heartbeat, my passion, my daily dose of joy. Every day, I get to transform blank canvases into vibrant expressions of creativity, and there's no greater blessing than that. My mission? To empower people like you to bravely unleash their inner artists, to explore painting, lettering, or even kick-starting their own home-based business.
I'm here to guide you in honing your skills, to encourage you to create works that inspire, and most importantly, to help you enjoy every moment of the artistic process. After all, passion is an emotion that defies explanation – it’s that spark of joy, that surge of excitement you feel when you're truly at your happiest.
Portraits Made Simple
Get Instant Access To All Of These Benefits!
- Live Workshop and Q&A Session: For anyone who joins before September 4th, you'll have the chance to join the live workshop and Q&A session with Nicki! If you join after, you'll still get access to the recording, you just won't have the opportunity to join live & interact with Nicki directly.
- Comprehensive Portrait Sketching Techniques: – Learn the foundational skills to sketch portraits from three different angles: straight on, ¾ view, and profile. Understand how to map facial features for accurate and expressive portraits.
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Detailed Feature Drawing Lessons: Master the art of drawing eyes, noses, mouths, and ears with step-by-step guidance. Build confidence and precision in your portrait sketches.
- Watercolor Pencil Techniques: Discover how to add color and interest to your sketches with watercolor pencils. Learn blending and layering techniques to bring your portraits to life.
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Watercolor Painting Mastery: Gain skills in mixing and applying watercolor paint to add tonal value and depth to your portraits. Develop a nuanced understanding of color application.
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Practice and Growth Strategies: Implement effective practice routines to continuously improve your portrait skills. Learn self-correction techniques to enhance your artistic development.
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Photo Selection and Expressive Portraits: Learn what to look for in photo references and how to create expressive, illustrative portraits that showcase your unique artistic voice.
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Lifetime Access & Community Support: Enjoy lifetime access to all class materials and become part of a vibrant community of fellow artists. Share your progress, get feedback, and stay inspired.
Full Price: $197
Black Friday Discount: $47!
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: HOW WILL I LEARN TO PAINT PORTRAITS?
A: You'll learn to paint portraits through a beginner-friendly approach that covers essential techniques and perspectives. Nicki's step-by-step lessons will guide you in mapping the face from three different angles: straight-on, ¾ view, and profile. With easy-to-follow instructions you'll build a strong foundation for creating lifelike portraits.
Q: WHAT OTHER TECHNIQUES WILL I LEARN?
A: In Portraits Made Simple, you'll learn various techniques such as sketching and mapping the face, drawing facial features. We'll also cover mixing and applying watercolor paint to create tonal value and color, practicing to improve your skills and build confidence, and selecting effective photo references to guide your work.
Q: IS THERE A MONEY BACK GUARANTEE?
A: Yes, Portraits Made Simple has a full refund policy within 30 days of your purchase. No questions asked.
Q: DO I NEED TO BE LOCATED IN A SPECIFIC COUNTRY TO PURCHASE?
A: No. It is all available online no matter where you live!
Q: DOES THE COURSE EXPIRE?
A: While we hesitate to promise "forever" access, you can rest assured that you won't lose access to "Portraits Made Simple" for as long as Life I Design is around—which we hope is forever! Enjoy the flexibility to revisit and refine your skills at any time.
Q: WHEN WILL I GET ACCESS?
A: Yes, Portraits Made Simple has a full refund policy within 30 days of your purchase. No questions asked.
Q: DO I NEED TO BE LOCATED IN A SPECIFIC COUNTRY TO PURCHASE?
A: No. It is all available online no matter where you live!
Q: DOES THE COURSE EXPIRE?
A: While we hesitate to promise "forever" access, you can rest assured that you won't lose access to "Portraits Made Simple" for as long as Life I Design is around—which we hope is forever! Enjoy the flexibility to revisit and refine your skills at any time.
Q: WHEN WILL I GET ACCESS?
A: You will get access immediately after purchase as this is an online painting course. All the details to access will be sent to your email.
Q: CAN I GIFT THIS CLASS?
A: Absolutely! To give this class to someone as a gift, simply enter in their name & email in step 1 on the checkout page. You can then enter in your own personal billing/payment preferences in the second step.
Q: WHAT CURRENCY IS YOUR CLASS OFFERED IN?
A: All transactions are processed in United States Dollars!
Q: I'VE ALREADY SIGNED UP - WHERE CAN I LOGIN TO THE CLASS?
A: If you are a brand new student with me, you should have received an email with login instructions. Be sure to check your spam folder for the email! If you are an existing student, your class should be automatically added to your account. Existing students can log in here.
Q: I'M HAVING ISSUES WITH THE CLASS OR FINDING MY LOGIN!
A: For any issues accessing your class, or technical issues within the class, please email hello@lifeidesign.com, and a member of my team will respond to you ASAP!
