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REFINE YOUR SKILL: DRAWING FACES for SPIRIT PORTRAITURE

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STRENGTHENING PORTRAIT SKILLS (WEEKLY CIRCLE)

Train Your Eye.

Refine Your Hand.

Grow Your Confidence.

Developing portraiture is not simply about talent; it is about learning to see more clearly and training the hand to respond with increasing confidence and accuracy.

This four-week online practice course is designed for students who wish to strengthen the foundations of portrait drawing in a supportive, encouraging environment.

Each week, students will be guided through carefully designed, tutor-led exercises and challenges intended to develop different aspects of portraiture. Through observation, practice, and experimentation, students will gradually sharpen their ability to see form, proportion, structure, and expression.

Some exercises may focus on observation, accuracy, and technique, while others encourage students to approach portraiture from fresh perspectives and explore new ways of seeing and interpreting the face. 

Join a circle of like-minded students and discover how small improvements, repeated over time, can lead to remarkable progress. Because great spirit portraits are not born, they're practised.​ The emphasis of this workshop is not perfection, but progress.

The emphasis throughout is not on producing perfect drawings, but on strengthening the connection between the eye, the mind, and the hand.

Why Regular Practice Matters

  1. The more we practise, the more we begin to notice.

  2. Details that once seemed invisible become clearer. Confidence grows. Proportion improves. Expression becomes easier to capture.

  3. Over time, what once felt difficult for you will become natural.

  4. Portraiture is not mastered through occasional inspiration, but through consistent practice and the willingness to keep learning.

As artists, we often hear the phrase "Practice makes perfect." I prefer to say:

Practice builds confidence. Confidence builds ability.

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STRENGTHENING PORTRAIT SKILLS (WEEKLY CIRCLE)

WORKSHOP DETAILS

Dates: 05, 12, 19, 26 September 2026

Time: 6:00 pm – 7.30 pm (UK BST)

Location: Online via Zoom

Investment: £60.00

 

The Portrait Practice Circle is designed to help you become a stronger artist through regular, enjoyable practice with other students.

Each week I'll introduce a new portrait challenge before dividing everyone into small breakout groups, where you'll spend around an hour drawing together and encouraging one another.  Each person should have around 2 - 4 drawings by the end of the session, but this depends on numbers.

The weekly challenges will vary, keeping every session fresh and helping you develop a range of artistic skills. Some activities may involve drawing another member of your group from life, whilst others may encourage you to use your imagination, observation, creativity or even a little humour. From time to time, we may also include Spirit-inspired portrait exercises designed to develop both your artistic and intuitive awareness. Other times, I may introduce you to other media, not just pencil.  By the end of the month, your speed drawing ability should have increased.

Although I won't reveal each week's challenge in advance (that's part of the fun!), every activity has been carefully designed to strengthen your observation, confidence, expression, proportion and ability to think creatively as an artist.

At the end of each session, we'll come back together as a group to share our experiences, celebrate our work and discuss what we've learnt. Sharing your drawings is always encouraged, but never compulsory.

What You Can Expect

✓ Weekly tutor-set portrait challenges

✓ A relaxed and supportive learning environment

✓ Exercises designed to improve observation and accuracy

✓ Opportunities to strengthen proportion and structure

✓ Ways to develop confidence and trust in your own style

✓ Fresh approaches that encourage creativity and flexibility

✓ Guidance and encouragement throughout

 

Who Is This Course For?

This course is suitable for beginners through to intermediate students who wish to:

  • Improve their portrait drawing abilities.

  • Strengthen observation skills.

  • Build greater confidence and consistency.

  • Develop a more trained artistic eye.

  • Enjoy regular practice with like-minded students.

  • Continue growing without pressure or perfection.

 

Four Weeks to Practise, Grow and Refine

Whether you choose to work as the Spirit Artist, the Medium, or both, the aim is simple:

To practise with purpose, receive guidance, and continue elevating your gift.

Once booked, you'll receive a confirmation email with a materials list at least four weeks prior to the event (if any are required). We look forward to seeing you.  Please note payment is final and no refunds offered/or transferable. 

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