Realistic Chalk Pastel Portraits

Start the course by getting to know Maxi. Hear about how he became an artist, check out some of his most famous work, and discover who his biggest artistic influences are.

Learn how to choose a good photo as a reference point for your portrait and explore how to approach your project beginning with the initial idea. Brush up on some concepts of color theory to create your color palette. Master light and shadow techniques to create volume and give your portrait a realistic look.

Now it’s time to bring your portrait to life! First, examine three different ways to approach your drawing. Look at skin tones, shapes, and proportions. Create a base with chalk pastels and work in fine details with pastel pencils. Eyes, nose, mouth . . .slowly recreate the whole face and use some simple tricks to give it a highly realistic look.

Finish off your portrait by applying a fixative to stabilize and preserve it for a long time. Finally, Maxi gives you some tips on how to post your work on social media so that every detail of your realistic portrait stands out.