Lesson with R. Pankov February 25

In this demo fragment , you’ll learn how to create a charming portrait of a young woman, improving your skills in the dry brush technique. 


You will learn how masterfully to use this method to create smooth and subtle tone transitions necessary to convey the softness and tenderness of feminine features. 


You will also learn how to emphasize the subtle details of the face and the play of light and shadow to make your portraits look lively and expressive. 


This lesson will guide you into the world of grace and beauty in portrait painting of young women, revealing the secrets of delicate color transitions and careful processing of details.

In this lesson, you will continue to learn how to create charming portraits of young women while refining your skills in the dry brush technique.


What are you learning from these lessons:


  • How to masterfully apply the dry brush method to achieve smooth and delicate tonal transitions, essential for conveying the softness and elegance of feminine features.
  • Techniques to carefully emphasize fine facial details, capturing the play of light and shadow to make your portraits look lifelike and expressive.
  • The secrets of subtle color transitions and delicate detail work, guiding you through the world of graceful and refined portrait painting.

Roman Pankov

Author of the lesson


  • Roman Pankov has been teaching students both offline and online for over 10 years
  • He graduated from Herzen State Pedagogical University in 2014
  • Roman specializes in portrait drawing using dry brush and charcoal techniques
  • His works have been showcased in exhibitions in New York and Moscow, as well as on social media
  • Roman uses a unique technique, combining dry brush, charcoal, and black oil paint on paper
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