Learn to Draw Realistic Art
Just Like You’ve Always Dreamed Of
Discover the method that’s helping everyday people create stunning realistic drawings — even if they’re starting completely from scratch.
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Whether it’s for a hobby, therapy, or even to make a living from your art, this course gives you everything you need to finally master realistic drawing techniques once and for all.
Portrait Realism is a complete course that takes you from the basics to the advanced level, with step-by-step classes and lifetime access.
Who is the “Portrait Realism” course for?
Level
Ideal for those who have never drawn before, and also for those who already draw but want to improve the quality of their artwork.
Age
Recommended for children from 10 years old and adults of all ages.
Direct support from the instructor.
Send your drawings for feedback and ask questions whenever you need.
Receive personalized guidance and improve faster with one-on-one guidance via WhatsApp.
Purpose
For those who want to draw as a hobby, for therapy, to manage anxiety, or even to make a living from their art.
Here are some of my drawings
What does drawing mean to you?
Can you imagine being able to draw the people you love? Your family, your characters, and your favorite artists?
That's right… drawing is so much more than scribbling on a piece of paper. It’s therapy, a way to relax your mind, disconnect from everyday stress, and fully immerse yourself in a world that belongs only to you.
In just a few weeks, you’ll learn how to create beautiful realistic drawings and impress everyone around you.
Take a look below at some of our students’ results
How does the Portrait Realism course work?
MÓDULO 01 – Materials and References for Drawing
Lesson 01 – Which materials you need
Lesson 02 – Where to find the best references to draw
Lesson 03 – Adjusting the reference image before drawing
MÓDULO 02 – Techniques for a Perfect Sketch
Lesson 04 – Sketching with the grid method
Lesson 05 – Sketching with the tracing method
Lesson 06 – Sketching using your phone
Lesson 07 – How to enlarge the drawing
MÓDULO 03 – Building Flawless Shading
Lesson 08 – The pillars of flawless shading
Lesson 09 – Tonal values and gradient
Lesson 10 – Light and shadow: Exercise 01
Lesson 11 – Light and shadow: Exercise 02
Lesson 12 – Applying the techniques to real objects
Lesson 13 – Tricks to identify tones accurately
MÓDULO 04 – Developing Perception
Lesson 14 – Perception training 01: Drawing a glass cup with a transparency effect
Lesson 15 – Perception training 02: Drawing a realistic light bulb
MÓDULO 05 – Parts of the Face
Lesson 16 – Eye: Exercise 01
Lesson 17 – Eye: Exercise 02
Lesson 18 – Realistic nose
Lesson 19 – Mouth: Exercise 01
Lesson 20 – Smiling mouth
Lesson 21 – Eyelashes and eyebrows
MÓDULO 06 – Types of Hair and Beards
Lesson 22 – Straight male hair
Lesson 23 – Straight female hair
Lesson 24 – Curly hair
Lesson 25 – Hair with dreadlocks
Lesson 26 – Afro hair
Lesson 27 – Afro beard
Lesson 28 – Straight beard and fade haircut
MÓDULO 07 – Realistic Fabrics
Lesson 29 – How to draw cotton fabric
Lesson 30 – How to draw denim fabric
Lesson 31 – How to draw leather fabric
MÓDULO 08 – Full Face with Smooth Skin
Lesson 32 – Drawing a female face – Part 01
Lesson 33 – Drawing a female face – Part 02
MÓDULO 09 – Introduction to Skin Textures
Lesson 34 – Types of skin textures in realistic drawing
Lesson 35 – Exercise: Applying textures in practice
MÓDULO 10 – Full Face with Skin Textures
Lesson 36 – Drawing a full elderly face with textures and a long beard – Part 01
Lesson 37 – Drawing a full elderly face with textures and a long beard – Part 02
MÓDULO 11 – Full Face with Black Skin and Textures
Lesson 38 – Drawing actor Don Cheadle – Part 01
Lesson 39 – Drawing actor Don Cheadle – Part 02
MÓDULO 12 – Full Face with Wet Skin Effect
Lesson 40 – Drawing a female face with wet skin – Part 01
Lesson 41 – Drawing a female face with wet skin – Part 02
Lesson 42 – Drawing a female face with wet skin – Part 03
Lesson 43 – Drawing a female face with wet skin – Part 04
MODULE 13 – Drawing Movie Characters
Lesson 45- How to Draw Thor
Lesson 46- How to Draw Spider-Man
Lesson 47- How to Draw Batman
Lesson 48- How to Draw Iron Man
Lesson 49- How to Draw Captain America
MODULE 14- Animal Drawings
Lesson 50- Drawing a Horse – Part 01
Lesson 51- Drawing a Horse – Part 02
Lesson 52- Drawing a Tiger – Part 01
Lesson 53- Drawing a Tiger – Part 02
Lesson 54- Drawing a Tiger – Part 03
MODULE 10- How to Make a Living from Art or Earn Extra Income
Lesson: 5 Ways to Make Money with Realistic Drawings
Lesson: How to Promote Your Art to Reach More People
Lesson: How to Work with Commissions
Lesson: How to Price Your Drawings the Right Way
Lesson: Instagram for Artists
Lesson: How to Photograph Your Drawings
BONUS
If you enroll today, you’ll also receive as a bonus:
BONUS 1 – COLORED PENCIL REALISM COURSE
This is a complete colored pencil realism course, recorded by me and my wife, Elcilia Santos, where we teach step by step how to create realistic drawings using common colored pencils, without the need for expensive materials.
You will learn everything from choosing the right colors, practicing exercises to achieve smooth and even application, to creating complete drawings, including realistic color portraits.
It’s the ideal course for those who are starting in colored pencil realism and want to achieve impressive results, even as beginners.
BONUS 3 – DOUBLE SUPPORT TIME
Normally, my students receive 1 year of support with me through a private group.
But by enrolling now, you’ll receive 2 YEARS of guidance instead.
And best of all: direct, one-on-one support with me via WhatsApp.
BONUS 4 – Free Updates
You’ll have access to all new drawing classes that I add to the course in the future, at no extra cost, no matter how much time passes.
And when you finish the course, you will also receive your certificate.
Got it, Carlos! I want to learn how to create beautiful realistic drawings.
New Year Enrollment Discount
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USD 47
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Not sure yet if the Realism Portrait course is right for you?
Don’t worry.
You have a 15-day unconditional guarantee to start the course and request a refund, with no bureaucracy, if you don’t like it or don’t adapt to the method.
About the instructor
Carlos Santana is a drawing artist and instructor with over 15 years of experience. Creator of the Portrait Realism method, he has helped thousands of students discover the joy of drawing — even those who had never held a pencil before.
With a large community following him on Instagram and YouTube, Carlos proves that drawing is a refuge capable of transforming lives — and his mission is to show that anyone can experience this incredible journey.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Portrait Realism is designed both for those who are starting from scratch and for those who already have some experience and want to improve the quality of their drawings.
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The course is 100% in English, with clear step-by-step lessons and direct support from the instructor.
You have a 15-day unconditional guarantee. If for any reason you decide the course is not for you, you can request a full refund within this period, with no bureaucracy or complications.
Yes. Most of our students started from zero and today create amazing drawings.
And best of all: you don’t need to be “talented” to succeed.
Access to the course is lifetime. You pay only once — and the course is yours forever!
Yes, you can access the classes from your phone, tablet, or computer.
And if you use your phone, you can also download our app and watch the classes even without an internet connection.
Yes! Upon completing the course, the student will be entitled to a Digital Certificate of Completion.
The first lesson of our course is about materials; there I show you exactly which ones to use.
But to give you a preview, you can start with simple materials such as regular bond paper and Faber-Castell pencils.
As you progress, you can invest in higher-quality materials.
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