Create portraits so beautiful people will want to put them on the walls of their favourite rooms

Get started with this free Beginners Bundle tutorial.

Student Silvana P. - Family Portrait -
Mom of 6 and Real Estate Stager

See what these students achieved


The free Beginners Bundle sets you up to draw stunning, realistic portraits

Free Beginners Bundle
  • In this tutorial you'll get:

  • Almost 2hrs. of well-lit and clear video instructions. You'll be able to clearly see Carey as she demonstrates each step of the process.
  • A simple 3-step guide for setting up your work space. Everything you need to create a space that invites focus and seamless learning.
  • A materials list. No figuring out on your own. This list tells you what you need and where to find it so your tools are at your fingertips.
  • Downloadable reference image. A simple image so you can focus on learning the skills to draw beautiful portraits.
  • Handy reference guide on the 7 Key Principles of Realism. Use it to keep yourself on track as your work through your drawings.
  • 30-page course notes. Learn best by reading and making notes? Use it along with the videos to cement your learning.


Sample the Beginners Bundle Tutorial



Carey helps you produce drawings you want to keep and pass along to future generations

Student Lenore M. with a charcoal portrait of her mother

Student Lenore M. - Charcoal Portrait of Mother -
Retired Social Worker

Meet Carey Alvez Your Art Instructor

Carey Alvez

Carey brings over 40 years of experience as a fine artist, graphics designer, photographer, multi-media developer and teacher.

Her drawings and paintings have won international awards. She has been the lead concept artist and developed over one hundred online courses.

And in the words of Connie M. , grandmother and student that has been with Carey since 2018:

"Carey actually knows how to teach so that people can duplicate what she can do. She's bar none."

Student Lenore M. with a charcoal portrait of her mother

My friends are totally blown away. They can't believe I'm doing what I'm doing

Mariann G.
Retired Accountant

Breakdown of the Entire Tutorial

Support Materials
  • How to setup your work space
  • Material links and list
  • Reference Image Download
  • Course Notes PDF
  • Bonus Material. The 7 Key Principles of Realism
Module 1: Materials & Setup
  • Overview of materials and reference image (7:12 min)
  • The importance of pencil quality (3:09 min)
  • How to sharpen your pencils properly (5:24 min)
  • Pencil exercises and how to use your pencil properly (8:00 min)
  • Introduction to the "Maul Stick" (1:15 min)
  • Introduction to the "Black Mirror" (5:12 min)
  • Setting up your space properly (3:10 min)
Module 2: The Image Foundation - Light and the Construct
  • Setting up your drawing board properly (1:45 min)
  • How to measure accurately (9:34 min)
  • The purpose of constructs (4:26 min)
  • How to separate lights and darks (8:35 min)

Start drawing portraits so skillfully you can't wait to show your friends

Carey helps you produce drawings you want to keep and pass along to future generations

Student Karen T. with a pet portrait

Karen T. - Pet Portrait -
Retired Radiologist