Mastering Portraits Through Expressive Strokes
Create Lifelike Portraits!
An Exclusive Online Course by Evgeny Potapkin
An Exclusive Online Course by Evgeny Potapkin
Who is this course for?
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For BeginnersDiscover the world of oil paints and learn how to master them with ease. I’ll guide you through the most intuitive approach to creating artwork. We’ll start with simple compositions and gradually work our way up to portraits — even if you’ve never held a brush before. -
For EnthusiastsMaster the "Spot Technique" without the need for preliminary sketches, and explore various painting styles — from watercolor-like to impasto — all using oil paints. You’ll also learn effective strategies for promoting your artwork. -
For Experienced ArtistsThis course will appeal to both beginners and those with extensive experience in painting, especially in portraiture. I’ll provide in-depth insights on how to sell your artwork on global art platforms.
Hi! I'm Evgeny Potapkin, also known as Evgeny JackPot.
I am a portrait artist with over 10 years of teaching experience. I’ve developed a unique technique for painting through spots — an intuitive and easy method, suitable even for beginners. Why does it work? Our perception of the world is based on shapes and forms, not lines. This approach allows you to instantly grasp volumes, proportions, and composition, making the process much simpler. My course will guide you in mastering oil painting, even if you’ve never picked up a brush before!
I am a portrait artist with over 10 years of teaching experience. I’ve developed a unique technique for painting through spots — an intuitive and easy method, suitable even for beginners. Why does it work? Our perception of the world is based on shapes and forms, not lines. This approach allows you to instantly grasp volumes, proportions, and composition, making the process much simpler. My course will guide you in mastering oil painting, even if you’ve never picked up a brush before!
Learning Formats
Basic Plan
60$
- Unlimited Access to All Lessons
- 25 high-quality video lessons, covering everything from simple compositions to detailed portraits, with a visible palette on screen and thorough commentary.
- New lessons added for free.
- Personal feedback on 3 of your artworks from the course creator.
- Exclusive Telegram channel for participants, where I share additional videos, audio materials, answers to questions, critiques of participants' works, along with various inspirations and helpful tips.
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Mentorship
150$
- Unlimited Access to All Lessons
- 25 high-quality video lessons, ranging from simple compositions to full portraits, with a visible palette on screen and detailed commentary.
- Free updates with new lessons.
- Personal feedback on 3 of your artworks by the course creator.
- Access to a dedicated Telegram channel, where I share additional videos, audio materials, answers to questions, critiques of participants’ work, along with various inspirations and useful content.
- Private chat with the course creator and other participants in this tier.
- Personal mentorship throughout the course.
- 2 online/offline sessions with Evgeny Potapkin, ensuring you achieve your goals.
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What Will You Learn in the Course?
Materials
You will learn which materials are essential to start painting:
- What basic colors you should buy
- Which brushes are best suited for oil painting
- Recommendations on the best stores to purchase art supplies at the best prices
How to Mix Paints
You will learn the key principles of working with paint, including how to mix precise colors. You'll also master working on various surfaces and gain control over the entire painting process at every stage. Additionally, you'll explore how to work with warm and cool tones, and discover how to achieve color harmony.
Ear. Realism
We will take an in-depth look at the form and learn how to accurately draw the ear, as well as how to correct shapes and volumes while working with color. You'll understand the key principles of building volume and achieving realism in your work.
Eye. Realism
A highly useful exercise for refining your technique. We’ll thoroughly analyze the form of the eye, learning how to draw eyes and adjust shapes and volumes while working with color. You’ll grasp the essential principles of creating volume and achieving a lifelike image. We’ll work on shadow and light areas, highlights, and focus on important small details.
6 Ways to Transfer a Drawing onto Canvas
In this lesson, I will show you how to transfer a drawing onto canvas using methods from the old masters as well as modern technical tools.
Hairs and flowers
We’ll paint a portrait of a girl in profile, focusing specifically on her hair. The main principle is working from general to specific, starting with large areas and gradually moving to individual strands.
Abstract Portrait
A portrait of a beautiful African woman in a semi-abstract style. We’ll use various tools to create "non-handmade" spots and textures.
Woman with flower
A very detailed lesson on painting a portrait of a girl with a flower. We’ll learn how to correct shapes as we explore the use of spots.
Woman in profile
We’ll paint a portrait of a girl in profile and add various elements of our own, creating a piece perfect for a modern interior.
Girl with Emotions
A portrait of a beautiful African woman. We’ll learn how to convey emotions on canvas and explore interesting color combinations.
Drops
Lately, I’ve been using this technique more and more, which adds an abstract quality to the painting.
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Portrait of Taylor in an Abstract Style
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Portrait of Tom Hardy
I could talk about portrait painting endlessly. To put it briefly, the process will be shown in the simplest, most intuitive way. The screen will clearly display the process of finding shapes, volumes, and, in the final stage, harmonious contrasting warm and cool tones. You’ll have a detailed view of the portrait (almost like macro photography), the palette, and the reference.
Learning Formats
Basic Plan
60$
- Unlimited Access to All Lessons
- 25 high-quality video lessons, covering everything from simple compositions to detailed portraits, with a visible palette on screen and thorough commentary.
- New lessons added for free.
- Personal feedback on 3 of your artworks from the course creator.
- Exclusive Telegram channel for participants, where I share additional videos, audio materials, answers to questions, critiques of participants' works, along with various inspirations and helpful tips.
Join Now
Mentorship
150$
- Unlimited Access to All Lessons
- 25 high-quality video lessons, ranging from simple compositions to full portraits, with a visible palette on screen and detailed commentary.
- Free updates with new lessons.
- Personal feedback on 3 of your artworks by the course creator.
- Access to a dedicated Telegram channel, where I share additional videos, audio materials, answers to questions, critiques of participants’ work, along with various inspirations and useful content.
- Private chat with the course creator and other participants in this tier.
- Personal mentorship throughout the course.
- 2 online/offline sessions with Evgeny Potapkin, ensuring you achieve your goals.
Join Now
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Online Learning Format
Paint anytime, from anywhere in the world. No need to adjust your schedule. All you need is a computer or phone with internet access, and of course, the desire to create and make masterpieces.
Paint anytime, from anywhere in the world. No need to adjust your schedule. All you need is a computer or phone with internet access, and of course, the desire to create and make masterpieces.
You’ll get a flexible learning format without strict deadlines or mandatory homework. The video course is hosted on VK and Telegram, allowing you to choose when and where your lesson takes place. You’ll also have the opportunity to communicate with the instructor and like-minded peers, participate in discussions, and ask any questions you have.
I have created a closed channel for course participants, where I will provide detailed answers to questions, share useful materials, various helpful information, and sources of inspiration.
The topic of materials is covered in a separate lesson at the beginning of the course, where we will study everything in detail. You’ll learn how to save on materials and when it’s worth spending more. Recommended materials include:
- Canvas sizes: 30x40 cm, 40x50 cm, 50x60 cm
- Synthetic round brush No. 3
- Synthetic flat brush No. 8
- Synthetic flat brush No. 12
- Odorless solvent
- Oil paint colors: titanium white, light cadmium yellow, light cadmium red, permanent rose madder, natural umber (Leningrad), "FC" blue
- Palette
- Set of acrylic paints
Start right now!
The course is available immediately after payment! Choose a convenient start date and revisit the lessons as many times as you need.
The course is available immediately after payment! Choose a convenient start date and revisit the lessons as many times as you need.
Feedback is available in the advanced tier. Feedback means you can ask any questions through messaging apps and receive consultations at any time regarding the course or your artworks. Essentially, this is my assistance at all stages of the learning process.
Testimonials from My Students
Learning Formats
Basic Plan
60$
- Unlimited Access to All Lessons
- 25 high-quality video lessons, covering everything from simple compositions to detailed portraits, with a visible palette on screen and thorough commentary.
- New lessons added for free.
- Personal feedback on 3 of your artworks from the course creator.
- Exclusive Telegram channel for participants, where I share additional videos, audio materials, answers to questions, critiques of participants' works, along with various inspirations and helpful tips.
Join Now
Mentorship
150$
- Unlimited Access to All Lessons
- 25 high-quality video lessons, ranging from simple compositions to full portraits, with a visible palette on screen and detailed commentary.
- Free updates with new lessons.
- Personal feedback on 3 of your artworks by the course creator.
- Access to a dedicated Telegram channel, where I share additional videos, audio materials, answers to questions, critiques of participants’ work, along with various inspirations and useful content.
- Private chat with the course creator and other participants in this tier.
- Personal mentorship throughout the course.
- 2 online/offline sessions with Evgeny Potapkin, ensuring you achieve your goals.
Join Now
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E-mail: evjackpot@gmail.com
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