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Unlock your full potential as a portrait artist with this all-in-one bundle featuring over 120 video lessons and 22+ hours of expert guidance.

 
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Unlock your full potential as a portrait artist with this all-in-one bundle featuring over 120 video lessons and 22+ hours of expert guidance.

 
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To help heal the world through the power of art

To help heal the world through the power of art

Soul & Structure: a Portrait Journey

Portrait painting is not merely the act of copying features—it is the art of conjuring presence. In every line and hue, there lies the chance to whisper something honest, something felt. With Brush & Beauty and Face & Feeling, this bundle offers you both the foundation and the fire: the precision of form and the pulse of emotion. You’ll learn to shape a face with clarity—understanding proportion, anatomy, light, and tone—while also being guided into the subtler language of expression: the quiet tension in a brow, the hush of light across a cheek, the breath between thought and gaze. It is here, in this duality of structure and soul, that portraits begin to transcend likeness and become something more—intimate, haunting, unforgettable.

This is a journey for the artist who longs to see beyond the surface—to capture not just what a face looks like, but what it feels like to be that face in a fleeting moment. You’ll deepen both your technical confidence and your emotional intuition, learning to respond to your subjects, not just study them; to interpret with grace rather than chase perfection. These are faces that speak in silence, that carry stories in their shadows, that reveal the unseen. If you’re ready to bring presence to the page and paint portraits that linger in the heart as much as the eye—this bundle is your invitation.

Draw breath with every brushstroke

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Soul & Structure: a Portrait Journey

Portrait painting is not merely the act of copying features—it is the art of conjuring presence. In every line and hue, there lies the chance to whisper something honest, something felt. With Brush & Beauty and Face & Feeling, this bundle offers you both the foundation and the fire: the precision of form and the pulse of emotion. You’ll learn to shape a face with clarity—understanding proportion, anatomy, light, and tone—while also being guided into the subtler language of expression: the quiet tension in a brow, the hush of light across a cheek, the breath between thought and gaze. It is here, in this duality of structure and soul, that portraits begin to transcend likeness and become something more—intimate, haunting, unforgettable.

This is a journey for the artist who longs to see beyond the surface—to capture not just what a face looks like, but what it feels like to be that face in a fleeting moment. You’ll deepen both your technical confidence and your emotional intuition, learning to respond to your subjects, not just study them; to interpret with grace rather than chase perfection. These are faces that speak in silence, that carry stories in their shadows, that reveal the unseen. If you’re ready to bring presence to the page and paint portraits that linger in the heart as much as the eye—this bundle is your invitation.

Draw breath with every brushstroke

START PAINTING

Hi, I'm Kristy Gordon!

Hi, I'm Kristy Gordon

A Canadian-born artist based in New York City. My paintings have been described by Galleries West as “contradictory and enigmatic scenes (that) unravel centuries of power relations and imagine a new future.”

I obtained my BFA from the Ontario College of Art and Design in 2011 and completed my MFA at The New York Academy of Art in 2013. Currently, I serve as an adjunct Professor at the New York Academy of Art.

My artwork has been widely showcased in solo and group exhibitions across Canada, the United States, Europe, and China. Notable venues include the European Museum of Modern Art in Barcelona, Spain, the National Academy Museum in NYC, and Flowers Gallery in NYC.

A Canadian-born artist currently residing in New York City. My paintings have been described by Galleries West as “contradictory and enigmatic scenes (that) unravel centuries of power relations and imagine a new future.”

I obtained my BFA from the Ontario College of Art and Design in 2011 and completed my MFA at The New York Academy of Art in 2013. Currently, I serve as an adjunct Professor at the New York Academy of Art.

My artwork has been widely showcased in solo and group exhibitions across Canada, the United States, Europe, and China. Notable venues include the European Museum of Modern Art in Barcelona, Spain, the National Academy Museum in NYC, and Flowers Gallery in NYC.

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Unlock your creative depth and master the art of portrait painting with this transformative bundle—combining Brush & Beauty and Face & Feeling. Learn to craft expressive, unforgettable faces by blending technical skill with emotional nuance, capturing the subtle power of skin tone, structure, and soulful expression in every brushstroke.

 

Brush & Beauty lays the essential foundation—teaching you the skills of color mixing, facial structure, and painterly technique needed to craft beautiful, realistic portraits. Building on this, Face & Feeling invites you to explore the human face as a vessel of emotion, story, and spirit, guiding you to capture the subtle language of expression.

Together, this bundle helps you paint everything from the quiet curve of a smile to the tension in angry eyes, each stroke revealing the feeling beneath the surface. With dedicated lessons on representing a wide spectrum of skin tones, you’ll learn to portray diverse identities with accuracy and sensitivity.

By the end of your journey, you’ll create portraits that are both technically strong and deeply alive—portraits that speak, connect, and resonate.

Ready to bring both brush and feeling to your canvas?

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Unlock your creative depth and master the art of portrait painting with this transformative bundle—combining Brush & Beauty and Face & Feeling. Learn to craft expressive, unforgettable faces by blending technical skill with emotional nuance, capturing the subtle power of skin tone, structure, and soulful expression in every brushstroke.

 

Brush & Beauty lays the essential foundation—teaching you the skills of color mixing, facial structure, and painterly technique needed to craft beautiful, realistic portraits. Building on this, Face & Feeling invites you to explore the human face as a vessel of emotion, story, and spirit, guiding you to capture the subtle language of expression.

Together, this bundle helps you paint everything from the quiet curve of a smile to the tension in angry eyes, each stroke revealing the feeling beneath the surface. With dedicated lessons on representing a wide spectrum of skin tones, you’ll learn to portray diverse identities with accuracy and sensitivity.

By the end of your journey, you’ll create portraits that are both technically strong and deeply alive—portraits that speak, connect, and resonate.

Ready to bring both brush and feeling to your canvas?

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Your Portrait Artist’s Journey

Brush & Beauty

Painting the Mouth

Uncover the secrets of painting expressive mouths in this engaging module. From capturing the curves and contours of lips to constructing it from different angles, you'll learn how to create lifelike mouths that command attention.

Painting the Eyes

In this comprehensive module, you'll delve into the intricate details of painting eyes, the windows to the soul. From capturing subtle nuances of the iris to mastering delicate eyelid curves, you'll discover how to make the eyes look realistic on the canvas. 

Painting the Ear

Learn the art of painting ears, often overlooked but essential elements of portraiture. Discover how to depict the intricate shapes and explore techniques for rendering earlobes, helixes, and the delicate contours of the inner ear.

Painting the Hair

Unlock the secrets of painting hair in this dynamic module. Learn how to capture the beauty and complexity of different hair colors and styles. Explore techniques for rendering highlights, shadows, and individual strands with precision and flair. 

Painting the Nose

Explore the art of painting noses in this insightful module. Learn how to capture the unique shapes, contours, and textures of the nose. You'll discover how to depict the subtle highlights and shadows that give noses depth and dimension.

Creating a Full Portrait

The course culminates in the creation of a complete portrait, where you'll discover simple, effective tricks for placing each facial feature accurately. You'll bring together everything you've learned—structure, proportion, expression, and detail—to create a finished piece.

Face & Feeling

Drawing Angry Eyes

Tap into the electricity of emotion with one of the face’s most expressive features: the eyes. In this module, you’ll learn to draw anger not just as a facial position, but as a feeling—etched through tension in the brow, sharp lines in the lids, and the fierce intensity of a penetrating gaze. Every line becomes a pulse, every shadow a sign of inner fire.

Drawing a Smile

Smiles are not just signs of happiness—they’re windows into the soul. Here, you'll study the subtle mechanics of joy, tenderness, and warmth, discovering how to draw lips that lift, cheeks that rise, and eyes that glisten with connection. From quiet contentment to radiant delight, you'll learn to sketch the full spectrum of human expression.

Drawing a Full Scream

Emotion at its peak—unfiltered, unguarded, and uncontained. In this powerful module, you'll explore the facial dynamics of a scream, breaking down how the mouth, eyes, jaw, and skin stretch and strain under emotional force. It’s an invitation to draw not just form, but the chaos and vulnerability of release, capturing a moment that pulses with energy.

Painting a Scream

In these lessons, we will zero in on the mouth at its most dramatic and expressive. You’ll learn to paint open lips, teeth, and a tongue in motion, capturing the physical volume and depth of a scream. Through brushwork and color, you’ll bring out not only the structure of it but create the raw intensity too — turning emotion into a visceral, visual experience.

Painting an Eye Looking Up

A glance upward can hold wonder, hope, reflection—or silent resistance. You will paint an eye looking up to practice representing movement in your portraits. We will explore how gaze direction creates emotion and narrative. You'll learn to paint the delicate forms of the eye from below, working with highlights, shadows, and perspective to craft a look that draws the viewer into a deeper story.

Skin Tones with Diversity

The human face carries infinite variety—and your palette should too. In this section, you'll be guided through the art of mixing skin tones that reflect the vast spectrum of global beauty. From fair and sun-warmed tones to rich, deep brown and luminous Black skin, you’ll explore how undertones, light, and layering techniques bring each portrait to life with authenticity, care, and precision.

Subject Painting: Jordan

This full portrait session brings together everything you’ve learned in a powerful, personal study. You'll paint Jordan—a subject with a deep, radiant Black skin tone—focusing on how to capture richness, reflection, and emotion with every brushstroke. More than just a technical exercise, this module invites you to create with presence, sensitivity, and soul.

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Included In Your Course

Painting Community

Benefit from an exclusive membership in my private Facebook group, where you can engage with fellow artists and proudly display your creative work.

14-Day Guarantee

You can request a full refund within the first 14 days. I am committed to ensuring that you are delighted with your learning experience, no matter what!

Anywhere, Anytime

Access the course on your computer, tablet, or mobile phone. Enjoy unlimited access for the flexibility to learn at your own pace and revisit the material whenever convenient.

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Your Course

 

 

Portrait Painting Community

Benefit from an exclusive membership in my private Facebook group, where you can engage with fellow artists and proudly display your creative works.

 

14 Day Guarantee

I guarantee the quality of the course and provide a risk-free opportunity. You can request a full refund within 14 days.
I am committed to ensuring that you are delighted with your learning experience!

 

Paint Anywhere, Anytime

Access the course on your computer, tablet, or mobile phone. Enjoy unlimited access for the flexibility to learn at your own pace and revisit the material whenever convenient.

... and much more

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Bonus Content

Art History Insights: Discover Famous Paintings
Color Mix Mastery:
In-Depth Mixing Mini Class
Depth Enhancement Tutorial: Glazing for Portraits

Whether you're a seasoned art enthusiast or a curious newcomer, my library of images of my favorite portrait paintings throughout history offers a gateway to a world of creativity.

 

VALUE: $97
FREE

 You'll learn the principles of color theory, explore various color mixing techniques, and gain a deeper understanding of how to achieve the perfect hues and tones for your artworks.

VALUE: $150
FREE

Learn how to harness the transformative effects of glazing to enhance the depth and richness of your paintings and explore various aspects of glazing, and the interplay of light and shadow.

VALUE: $150
FREE
Hands & Feet Unveiled: Blueprint for Realistic Drawing
Layered Magic: Learning Glazing, Scumbling, & Impasto
Inspiration Vault: Stunning High-Res References

Explore the intricate anatomy of hands and feet, breaking them down into simple shapes to draw these expressive parts. Capture natural poses and dynamic gestures that add realism and life to your portraits.

VALUE: $97
FREE

Take your painting to the next level with techniques that add depth and texture. Discover how to use glazing for luminous layers, scumbling for soft atmospheric effects, and impasto for bold, tactile brushwork.

VALUE: $150
FREE

Access a rich collection of high-resolution images that spark creativity and sharpen your observation. From diverse features and skin tones to lighting and texture, this archive provides essential references.

VALUE: $150
FREE

A Stroke of Luck awaits...

When you invest in Brush & Beauty + Face & Feeling bundle you’re not just stepping into your art —
you’re stepping into a chance to win something truly special.

One inspired soul will be chosen to receive a FREE set of my most beloved oil paints,
along with the luminous Walnut Alkyd Medium from M. Graham — a duo I reach for again and again.

Let your brush dance with the very tools that fuel my passion.

Purchase Brush & Beauty + Face & Feeling today — and you might just find a little extra magic delivered to your door.

GET YOUR BONUSES

Bonus Content

Art History Insights: Discover Famous Paintings

Whether you're a seasoned art enthusiast or a curious newcomer, my library of images of my favorite portrait paintings throughout history offers a gateway to a world of creativity and inspiration.

VALUE: $97
FREE
Color Mix Mastery:
In-Depth Mixing Mini Class

You'll learn the principles of color theory, explore various color mixing techniques, and gain a deeper understanding of how to achieve the perfect hues and tones for your artworks.

VALUE: $150
FREE
Depth Enhancement Tutorial: Glazing for Portraits

Learn how to harness the transformative effects of glazing to enhance the depth and richness of your paintings and explore various aspects of glazing, and the interplay of light and shadow.

VALUE: $150
FREE
Hands & Feet Unveiled: blueprint for Realistic Drawing

Explore the intricate anatomy of hands and feet, breaking them down into simple shapes to build confidence in drawing these expressive parts. Learn to capture natural poses and dynamic gestures that add realism and life to your portraits.

VALUE: $97
FREE
Layered Magic: Mastering Glazing, Scumbling & Impasto

Take your painting to the next level with techniques that add depth and texture. Discover how to use glazing for luminous layers, scumbling for soft atmospheric effects, and impasto for bold, tactile brushwork.

VALUE: $150
FREE
Inspiration Vault: Stunning High-Res References

Access a rich collection of high-resolution images that spark creativity and sharpen your observation. From diverse features and skin tones to lighting and texture, this archive provides essential references to enhance the realism of your artwork.

VALUE: $150
FREE

A Stroke of Luck Awaits...

When you invest in Brush & Beauty + Face & Feeling bundle you’re not just stepping into your art —
you’re stepping into a chance to win something truly special.

One inspired soul will be chosen to receive a FREE set of my most beloved oil paints,
along with the luminous Walnut Alkyd Medium from M. Graham — a duo I reach for again and again.

Let your brush dance with the very tools that fuel my passion.

Purchase Brush & Beauty + Face & Feeling today — and you might just find a little extra magic delivered to your door.

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If you buy the 2 courses separately, the cost would be $597.  Instead, with Instead, save $300 with your special discount for joining the waitlist!

Here you can find two payment options for the course bundle. The first option is a one-time payment, and the second is a monthly option with four payments. The price displayed below is in dollars, but you can pay with ANY currency.

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ONE-TIME PAYMENT

$597
$297

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  • 120+ video lessons in Full HD, for a total of over 22 hours of content
  • Final Project: Create your own portrait from A to Z
  • Dedicated assistance and support
  • Access on any device
  • Lifetime access to all course materials
  • Certificate of completion
  • 14-day money-back guarantee
  • Bonus 1: Color Mixing Mini class $150 FREE
  • Bonus 2: My favorite paintings through history $97 FREE
  • Bonus 3: A glazing tutorial $150 FREE
  • Bonus 4: Construction of Hands and Feet $97 FREE
  • Bonus 5: Tutorial on Glazing, Scumbling and Impasto techniques $150 FREE
  • Bonus 6: High-Res Inspiration Archive $150 FREE

Total Value: 

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Special Price: 

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4 MONTHLY PAYMENTS

$107
$87

SPECIAL WAITING LIST DISCOUNT

  • 120+ video lessons in Full HD, for a total of over 22 hours of content
  • Final Project: Create your own portrait from A to Z
  • Dedicated assistance and support
  • Access on any device
  • Lifetime access to all course materials
  • Certificate of completion
  • 14-day money-back guarantee
  • Bonus 1: Color Mixing Mini class $150 FREE
  • Bonus 2: My favorite paintings through history $97 FREE
  • Bonus 3: A glazing tutorial $150 FREE
  • Bonus 4: Construction of Hands and Feet $97 FREE
  • Bonus 5: Tutorial on Glazing, Scumbling and Impasto techniques $150 FREE
  • Bonus 6: High-Res Inspiration Archive $150 FREE

Total Value: 

$1391

Special Price: 

$87/m

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My Guarantee To Every Student

Your satisfaction is my top priority. If you are not completely satisfied with the course, you can request a full refund within 14 days of enrollment. This ensures that you can explore the course risk-free.

I encourage you to try the course firsthand and see if it’s the right fit for you!

My guarantee to every student

Your satisfaction is my top priority. If you are not completely satisfied with the course, you can request a full refund within 14 days of enrollment. This ensures that you can explore the course risk-free.

I encourage you to try the course firsthand and see if it’s the right fit for you!

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