Digital Illustration: Realistic Female Portraits Masterclass

Learn to draw lifelike female faces from sketch to final polish using digital tools.

Unlock the secrets to drawing lifelike female portraits with this in-depth digital illustration masterclass taught by Yaşar Vurdem, one of the world’s top 50 illustrators working with global brands like Adobe x Billie Eilish, Prime Video (The Lord of the Rings, The Wheel of Time, Citadel), Logitech, Wacom, and XP-Pen.

What you’ll learn

  • How to draw realistic female portraits digitally from scratch.
  • Essential anatomy and facial proportions for women’s faces.
  • Techniques for rendering realistic skin tones, lighting, and shadows.
  • Creating expressive eyes, lips, noses, and hair with depth and texture.
  • Using layers, brushes, and blending tools in digital illustration software (Procreate/Photoshop/etc.).
  • Adding personality, emotion, and character to digital portraits.
  • How to finalize, polish, and export professional-quality portrait illustrations.
  • How to finalize, polish, and export professional-quality portrait illustrations.

Course Content

  • Introduction –> 1 lecture • 1min.
  • Essentials: Advanced Portrait Brush Set –> 1 lecture • 1min.
  • Eye Painting –> 2 lectures • 44min.
  • Skin Painting Practices and Tips –> 1 lecture • 38min.
  • Hair Painting Practices and Tips –> 2 lectures • 33min.
  • Portrait Painting in Photoshop –> 1 lecture • 36min.

Digital Illustration: Realistic Female Portraits Masterclass

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Unlock the secrets to drawing lifelike female portraits with this in-depth digital illustration masterclass taught by Yaşar Vurdem, one of the world’s top 50 illustrators working with global brands like Adobe x Billie Eilish, Prime Video (The Lord of the Rings, The Wheel of Time, Citadel), Logitech, Wacom, and XP-Pen.

Whether you’re a beginner with a passion for digital art or an intermediate artist looking to level up your skills, this course will walk you through the entire process  from blank canvas to a polished, emotionally expressive female portrait.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Sketch accurate facial proportions and features
  • Render skin, eyes, hair, and lips with realistic textures and lighting
  • Use layers, brushes, and blending tools effectively
  • Add character, mood, and depth to your portraits
  • Build a professional-level workflow using Procreate, Photoshop, or your preferred digital app

This course focuses on the art of realism, guiding you with proven techniques and personal insights from a professional who’s worked with the most iconic brands in entertainment and design.

Whether you dream of working with major companies or just want to draw stunning portraits that capture emotion and detail, this masterclass is your blueprint.

Join thousands of aspiring artists and elevate your skills with one of the most recognized illustrators in the industry.

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