This course was made for anyone who loves the quiet joy of drawing — whether you’re just starting out or already sketching and want to bring more emotion into your portraits.
Together, we’ll slow down, observe, and learn to capture feeling through every line.
⭐SPECIAL WORKSHOP DISCOUNT - $50 OFF⭐
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The Truth About Becoming an Artist!
People often say that art runs in your veins, that you either have it or you don’t.
That true artists never lose inspiration, that their hand just knows what to do.
But the truth is softer, and far more encouraging.
Art isn’t magic; it’s patience, curiosity, and the quiet joy of showing up to the page again and again.
Every artist you admire began the same way: with a pencil, a little courage, and a lot of practice.
You don’t need to be “born with it”, you just need the willingness to begin.
This course was created to help you do exactly that, to draw with confidence, enjoy the process, and find your own artistic voice.
Let’s make something beautiful, one soft line at a time.
“Drawing isn’t a talent you’re born with, it’s a language you can learn.”
With gentle guidance, patience, and curiosity, anyone can create art that feels alive.
Hey, I’m Masha! ✨
I’m an illustrator based in Rotterdam with a background in academic drawing and design but my heart belongs to graphite. My work is all about soft, semi-realistic portraits that feel quiet, emotive, and a little dreamy.
In my course, Expressive Pencil Portraits: From Reference to Character, I’ll show you a simple, gentle approach to drawing faces that feel alive, through clear shapes, soft shading, and expressive lines that tell a story. 🌿
It’s a beginner-friendly, step-by-step journey where you’ll learn to build heads in front and ¾ view, simplify features like the eyes, nose, mouth, and hair, and create that subtle balance of confidence and softness that brings each portrait to life.🫶🏼
What People Say About Me:
What if you could finally draw without fear?
🎨 Imagine finishing your first portrait, one that actually feels like you.
🎨 Imagine looking at your sketchbook and seeing progress you’re proud of.
🎨 Imagine sharing your art without second-guessing yourself.
For so long, you’ve admired other artists, thinking you weren’t ready.
But the truth is, you are, all it takes is a little guidance, practice, and patience.
In Expressive Pencil Portraits, I’ll walk you through every step with warmth and clarity, from tools and techniques to the small artistic habits that build confidence.
This is your space to slow down, draw freely, and rediscover what you’re capable of creating.
Art isn’t about perfection, it’s about presence. And your story deserves to be on paper.
At The End Of The Course You'll Be Able To:
Drawing Faces That Feel Alive
Learn how to build believable, stylized faces using simple shapes, soft lines, and clear proportions without stiff rules or complex anatomy. You’ll discover how to balance structure and emotion so every portrait tells its own quiet story.
Simplifying Features Confidently
I will guidesyou through drawing expressive eyes, noses, mouths, and hair, step by step. You’ll learn to simplify without losing personality, turning small details into moments of emotion through subtle shading and confident strokes.
Expression & Your Artistic Voice
Understand how light, shadow, and value can bring depth and warmth to your drawings. More than technique, this is about finding your own rhythm using pencil marks, texture, and softness to create portraits that feel unmistakably yours.
Course Content
The course is divided into 7 thoughtful modules, with over 6 hours of gentle, step-by-step learning and 40+ bite-size video lessons you can pause, replay, and revisit anytime. Each module builds on the previous one, guiding you from simple shapes and light studies to expressive, stylized portraits full of life.
It’s designed for everyone, teens, adults, and beginners alike and is completely family-friendly. Whether you’re drawing for the first time or returning to your sketchbook after years, you’ll find a calm rhythm and steady progress throughout.
Because in art, it’s not about perfection, it’s about practice, patience, and finding joy in every line.
In My Course You Will Learn
Modules 1 & 2
Foundations & Confident Beginnings
Start your artistic journey with the right tools, mindset, and habits to draw with ease. Learn to see faces as simple shapes, understand light and shadow, and practice value and proportion — the essential foundations for every expressive portrait.
Modules 3 & 4
Building Faces with Simplicity
Learn how to simplify complex features and bring expression to every face you draw. You’ll explore eyes, noses, mouths, ears, and hair step by step — keeping them believable without excess detail. Then, practice drawing faces from different angles (front, side, and ¾) to give your portraits character, depth, and life.
Modules 5 & 6
Bringing Faces to Life
Learn how to give your portraits depth, texture, and personality through expressive shading and purposeful pencil strokes. You’ll practice layering values, using hatching with intention, and creating softness without over-blending. Then, discover how to work from references ethically, interpreting rather than copying, as you develop your own recognizable, stylized voice.
Module 7
Final Portrait & Sharing Your Work
Bring everything together in a complete stylized portrait, from reference to finished piece. Refine your features, apply soft shading, and add those final expressive touches that make your drawing feel alive. Then, learn how to photograph, present, and share your art with confidence, including Masha’s gentle tips for Instagram and building your portfolio.
Included In My Course Fees
Fundamentals & Materials
We will look together at the materials, basic techniques, and knowledge needed to begin this journey. Approaching a new technique means first learning how best to use the tools at your disposal.
Practical exercises
Theory is important, but what makes you a true artist is practice... Lots of practice! You'll find lots of exercises to get started with and from which to get inspiration. I will show you some tricks that will make your drawings truly unique and masterpieces.
Lifetime Access
Once you register for the course, you will have lifetime access and you can watch it whenever you want! This will enable you to better learn even the most difficult notions. You don't have a deadline, you can take the course even for 5 minutes a day! This possibility, doesn't it seem incredible?
Flexibility
This is one of the course's strengths: being able to watch the videos wherever you want, whenever you want, and as many times as you want. The course is available from any device so you can watch the course from the comfort of your home or take a single lesson on the train!
Community of artists
As soon as you sign up for the course, you will join a group of people who, like you, share this passion and are following the same course as you. This means you'll be able to exchange ideas, tips or ask questions because you'll be surrounded by people who love art the same way you do!
My daily support
On this journey, you will never be alone! You can write to me and you will receive my feedback as soon as possible, so you will always feel supported. Sometimes, approaching drawing is not easy. You may feel that you are not enough, but don't worry: I will be there to help you, step by step!
... and much more!
SIGN UP NOWFind Out More About What You'll Get With The Course!
Learn, Create, and Enjoy the Process
This course is designed to make drawing feel simple, inspiring, and fun, while helping you grow your artistic skills faster than you think. You’ll see real progress from your very first sketches.
All lessons are filmed in Full HD, with adjustable speed, audio, and quality so you can learn comfortably at your own pace. Every video includes clear visual examples, references, and step-by-step demos that you can follow along with, just like drawing together in a studio.
You’ll be able to comment, share your work, and connect with other students to exchange tips and stay motivated.
The entire course is built to be practical, approachable, and replayable, watch lessons anytime, anywhere, as often as you need.
Because learning art should feel as beautiful as the art you create.
Bonuses
Bonus 1: Graphite Practice Pack
Printable cheat sheets & practical exercises to help you build confidence step by step
$27 FREE
Bonus 2: Shareable Skills Module
photography + Instagram tips so your art looks as good online as it does on paper
$27 FREE
Bonus 3: Personal Feedback Touch
get my eyes on your work with tailored tips , so you know exactly how to grow
$37 FREE
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Expressive Pencil Portraits:
From Reference to Character
The only difference between the two options is simply how you’d like to pay, either a one-time payment or 3 monthly installments.
⭐SPECIAL WORKSHOP DISCOUNT - $50 OFF⭐
🎁 Since you joined my live workshop, I wanted to say thank you in a special way. You’re getting $50 OFF the full course price, a limited-time offer available only for attendees. This is my way of celebrating the launch of Expressive Pencil Portraits and giving you the chance to start drawing faces that truly feel alive at the lowest price it will ever be.
💸 Prices are listed in US Dollars, but don’t worry, you can pay in any currency, and the system automatically converts it for you. No matter which payment option you choose, you’ll get instant access to the full course and can start learning right away.
Ready to create portraits that feel soft, expressive, and uniquely yours?
Let’s begin today. 🌿
My Guarantee to Every Student
If you are not satisfied with the courses for any reason, you have the right to obtain a full refund within the first 14 days. This is my guarantee to you, I want all my students to be satisfied. Also, this means that there is no risk as well! Give it a try and experience the program first-hand!
