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Learning to draw faces can feel daunting, but with the right approach it becomes an exciting and rewarding challenge.
In our studio in Bishop’s Stortford, we break the process down into simple, achievable steps — from blocking in shapes and understanding proportions, to shading and capturing expression.
These recent sessions focused on working with charcoal to build tone and structure, giving students the confidence to see their portraits really take shape.
Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to refine your skills, our workshops make learning portrait drawing accessible, enjoyable, and inspiring.
Recent Posts

A video peek inside our first Bob Ross workshop.
Check out this short video showing our artists getting creative with soft pastel colours and trying oil paint, some for the very first time!

Check out our amazing Bob Ross Paintings!
If you would like to paint like this, message us today. Our next 2 Bob Ross Painting Workshops will be going live soon!

We’ve started painting like Bob Ross!
Thanks to an amazing accredited tutor, @ianmcdcri, our seascapes this week have been next level.
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