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Module 1: Portrait Painting for Beginners

Learn to Paint Lifelike Portraits in 7 Simple Steps
Art Classes Cape Town | Art Classes Durbanville | Beginner Art Classes for Adults (Online & Studio options available)

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Tired of Muddy Colours and Portraits That Just Don’t Work?

You’ve tried painting faces, but the colours get messy, and the final portrait feels just… off. It’s not your fault. You’ve just never been shown a system that actually works.

Most beginner artists struggle with portraits—and it’s not your fault. You just haven’t been taught the right system.

At LifeArt School in Durbanville, or through our online platform, we teach beginner-friendly portrait painting classes designed for everyday adults who want results—not stress

Welcome to Module 1: Portrait Painting for Beginners – where we teach you to see like an artist, understand proportion, and build 3D forms that jump off the page.

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What You’ll Learn

Led by professional artist and educator Leonie.e.Brown, this course uses a simple 7-step system to help you paint realistic, vibrant portraits with confidence. No talent required—just a willingness to learn.
This isn’t abstract theory—it’s hands-on, practical, and designed to work even if you’ve never painted before.

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Mix Skin Tones That Actually Work

Say goodbye to muddy messes. You’ll learn simple, repeatable colour recipes using Leonie’s signature 4-colour system—a method that works for any skin tone.

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Was about to quit my art journey because I hated tracing images to paint. Signed up for the course because I had nothing to lose – great decision! I made my first ever painting without a drawing and loved every minute of it.

– Testimonial Verna Lawrence
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Build a Face Using Simple Shapes

Discover how circles, squares, cones and cylinders turn into cheekbones, eyes and lips. With bold brushstrokes and clear steps, you’ll build form with ease..

Layer Paint for Depth and Realism
Stop painting tiny areas at a time. Learn to work in confident layers, building up your portrait like a pro.

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LifeArt School and Online Academy. Module 1: Portrait Painting for Beginners. Simple 4 colour system.
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Use Your Paint with Confidence

No more guessing. You’ll master how to handle fast-drying acrylics so they work for you, not against you.

Fix Mistakes and Finish Strong
Make a mistake? Don’t panic. You’ll learn how to adjust, refine, and pull your portrait together without starting over.

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There is no better value out there for portrait painting, and certainly no better instruction. If you’re not sure about signing up I suggest you go for it and prepare to be amazed by doing what you never thought you could do until you prove that with the right approach and instruction, you too can be a great artist!

– Testimonial Verna Lawrence

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