Painting portrait tutorials

My goal is to keep you on track!

Taking you by the hand I show every single step. Not only I tell about the stumble blocks but I also give all sorts of useful tips and tricks that are feasible for everyone, even for beginners. In fact, in all my portrait painting tutorials  I give you a simple strategy not to get stuck in a multitude of problems.

In my free Youtube tutorials I show:

  • Which materials to use, which brushes, which colours.
  • How to structure the palette.
  • How to mix flesh colours.
  • How to use medium.
  • Step by step explanations of almost every brush stroke.

Being able to paint a good portrait is a challenge. 

For most students learning how to paint a portrait is fraught with confusion and hidden secrets, that is why I offer painting portrait tutorials.
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Having been a commissioned portrait painter for over thirty years, I have visited hundreds of customers all over the world and have painted countless portraits.

While I have enjoyed my years on the road traveling, painting, and meeting interesting people, I currently spend more time working with students through videos, blogs and private courses.

In these portrait painting tutorials I offer clear answers to key issues.  Guiding you through every step with simple strategy’s to avoid getting stuck in the multitude of problems I have seen repeated by students.  My goal is to keep you on track. I demonstrate tips and tricks that are feasible for everyone from the beginner to the advanced portrait painter.

Testimonials

Dear Mr. Lustenhouwer,

I just received my two DVD’s and your wonderful book. It just amazed me how quickly they arrived! I ordered them just nine days ago, and I’m halfway around the world from you! I am so excited to study all the materials. You are very kind to share your knowledge and gift with other artists! I have been reading all your blog posts and can’t remember when I have been more inspired to paint.

Many thanks again for your generosity, and the difference you are making in people’s lives.

Best regards,

Gretchen

Hi Ben,

First of all a big Thank You for that excellent DVD, obviously I received today and I couldn’t wait to watch it. It is the best portrait demonstration I have ever seen, very good explanations and absolutely excellent teaching demonstration, I ‘did learn many things, so Thank you again, it will help me a lot in my future portraits painting. I am seriously thinking about buying the other one pretty soon,

Thanks again,

Juan Cantavella.

Hi Ben,

I’d just like to give you a large ‘thank you’ for sharing your vast knowledge of oil painting. I have just bought a palette of oil colours, i’ve just drawn some reference points on a canvas and i’m just about to start my first portrait ( a random photograph from the internet ).I’ve been wanting to do this for many years, but i’ve never got around to it. Watching your videos has given me the confidence to actually stop, ‘painting inside my head’ and to actually have a go on the canvas ! I’ll let you know how i get on :o))

Carl Burns