A simple, proven way to start painting portraits directly in color. Learn why beginning with brown gives you instant control over skin tones, value, and color harmony.

A simple composition exercise inspired by Richard Schmid. Learn how to study value, mass, and design to create stronger, clearer artwork.

A quick but powerful tip to add realism to your portraits—highlight the corners of the face. Learn how to use white pencil on toned paper to create structure and form.

An open letter to my Thai students and community—sharing a powerful reminder of why Western Academic Realism is the most beautiful, intelligent, and teachable art form in the world.

Learn how to shade a figure using blue pencil, step-by-step. Follow along as I show my full process, from shadows to final touches, using Grafit Studio reference.