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Realistic Portraits in Oil

The Complete Guide for Beginners

Learn how to bring faces to life with oil paint through 50+ in-depth lessons and 8+ hours of guided, hands-on practice.

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This course is made for beginners who want to learn how to paint realistic portraits step by step, even if you’ve never touched oil paints before.

As a self-taught oil painter with a background in architecture and years of creative exploration, I know how overwhelming portrait painting can feel at first. Between all the materials, color theory, and techniques, it’s easy to get lost without the right guidance.

Over time, I developed a simpler and more intuitive way to approach painting. I tested limited palettes, different surfaces, traditional and digital tools, and spent countless hours sketching and experimenting to find what truly helps you build skill and confidence.

Now, I’ve gathered everything I learned into this course so you can start painting portraits you’re proud of, without the frustration I once felt.

Hi, I'm Florence!

I’m a French-Korean artist with a background in applied arts and architecture. I taught myself oil painting over the years, developing a style that blends realism, softness, and expressivity in a way that feels modern, emotional, and not too classical.

Through years of exploration, I’ve refined my own approach to portrait painting: one that focuses not only on accurate features, but also on atmosphere, delicate details, color harmony, and the quiet emotion a portrait can carry.

In my work, I love bringing together faces and flowers to create paintings that feel intimate, poetic, and alive.

Now, I’m sharing my full process with you, step by step, so you can learn how to create soft, ethereal oil portraits with flowers and grow with more confidence in your own artistic journey.

Enter the World of Oil Painting

This course is the result of my own learning journey. It’s a clear, step-by-step path made to help anyone, even complete beginners, learn to paint realistic portraits in oil from home. Every lesson focuses on real progress and understanding, not perfection.

Whether you’re holding a brush for the first time or returning to painting after a break, this course was created to guide you, to encourage you, and to remind you that you can paint portraits beautifully.

What You’ll Learn

Tools & Setup

Color & Values

Painting Techniques

Portrait Fundamentals

Tools & Setup

Color & Values

Painting Techniques

Portrait Fundamentals

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Course Content

Ready to Start Your Oil Painting Journey?

This course will guide you step by step in painting realistic portraits, even if you’ve never used oils before.
With more than 50 lessons and over 8 hours, you’ll learn how to prepare your canvas, sketch accurate foundations, mix lifelike skin tones, and work confidently with paint. Together, we’ll explore layering, blending, capturing likeness, and bringing light and emotion into your portraits.

By the end, you’ll know how to build a portrait from scratch and express both realism and personality through your art.
Perfect for beginners or anyone who wants to strengthen their portrait skills.

What You’ll Learn Inside the Course

Module 1

Introduction

In this first module, I’ll welcome you into my world of oil painting. I’ll share a bit about my background, how I developed my technique, and what you can expect throughout the course.
My goal is to help you feel inspired and ready to begin your own creative journey with confidence.

Module 2

Getting Started

Before the first brushstroke, you’ll learn to set up your space and choose the right materials. We’ll explore paints, brushes, surfaces, and mediums: everything you need to feel prepared.
By the end, your tools will feel familiar, and you’ll know exactly how to start your first portrait.

Module 3

Color and Values

Learn how light, contrast, and subtle color shifts bring portraits to life. We’ll study value, hue, and chroma, discover how to mix lifelike skin tones, and see how a limited palette can make your work more cohesive. This is where your paintings start to feel dimensional, and truly realistic.

Module 4

Working with Oil Paint

Here you’ll discover how to control the paint: layering, blending, and creating textures that feel alive.
You’ll learn my brush control, mark-making, and color mixing methods, so every stroke feels intentional and expressive.

Module 5

Understanding the Face

Every great portrait begins with structure.
We’ll study proportions, planes, and perspective to help you sketch faces accurately and confidently, from any angle.
This foundation will guide all your future paintings.

Module 6

Painting Human Features

The eyes, the mouth, the hair: each feature tells a story.
I’ll show you how to paint expressive eyes, subtle noses, natural lips, and luminous skin.
You’ll also learn to render hair and hands with texture and flow, giving your portraits warmth and personality.

Module 7

Painting a Full Portrait

Bring everything together in a complete portrait project.
From choosing a good reference to transferring your sketch, premixing colors, and refining details, I’ll guide you through every step.
By the end, you’ll finish a portrait that feels cohesive, expressive, and truly your own.

Module 8

Wrap Up

Celebrate your progress and reflect on how far you’ve come.
I’ll share tips to keep improving, build your portfolio, and continue your creative journey with confidence.
You’ll leave this course not just with skills, but with a deeper connection to your art.

Included in My Course

Fundamentals & Materials

We’ll begin with the essential tools, materials, and oil painting techniques you’ll use throughout the course. From brushes to workspace setup, you’ll learn how to prepare each element with confidence.

Practice-Based Learning

This course is designed around guided practice, not just theory. You’ll follow clear exercises and demonstrations to build your skills and develop confidence with each step of your portrait painting journey.

Total Flexibility

Learn in a way that fits your life. You can watch the lessons anytime, from any device, and move at your own rhythm, whether you paint in a studio, at home, or in a quiet creative corner.

Lifetime Access

You’ll have unlimited access to all course materials for as long as you need. Whether you revisit a lesson next month or years from now, your portrait painting journey will always be there for you.

Ongoing Support

You won’t be alone as you move through the course. You’ll be able to ask questions, share your progress, and receive guidance as you build your confidence and grow in your portrait painting practice.

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Course Structure

What you’ll learn:

✨ Essential tools and materials: brushes, supports, mediums, and workspace setup
✨ Color mixing and limited palettes: skin tones, contrast, and mood
✨ Layering and blending: build depth, softness, and realism
✨ Portrait proportions: capture likeness and structure
✨ Classical and modern techniques: create a balanced, contemporary approach
✨ Finishing touches: varnish and protect your painting

All lessons are in HD video, with clear demonstrations and visual examples so you can paint alongside me at your own pace.

BONUS

🌺Painting Flowers Alla Prima🌺

Take a creative break from portraits and paint flowers in one session. Learn to mix values, block in shapes, and paint petals with energy using wet-into-wet techniques.
🌷 Includes a full real-time demo: “Painting a Flower”

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