ENROLLMENT TO THE PAINTERLY PORTRAIT COURSE IS NOW OPEN
The Painterly Portrait Course is one of Alain’s Signature Courses, designed to help artists build strong foundations while developing a loose, expressive, painterly approach.
For the first time, this course is available as a self-study experience, with immediate access to all lessons.
In this thoughtfully structured online course, Alain shares proven methods and inspiring demonstrations to guide you toward confident, expressive portraits in pastel. You’ll explore everything from painting convincing skin tones and simplifying backgrounds, to working with loose edges, bold marks, and capturing a compelling likeness—without overworking your paintings.
THE PAINTERLY PET Online Mini Course
Transform Your Passion for Animals into Expressive Pastel Portraits
Struggling to capture a pet's unique personality in your artwork? Join this joyful journey to create vibrant portraits that bring their spirit to life!
EXPRESSIVE MARK-MAKING Online Mini Course
Pastel techniques have you feeling restricted or overworked? Get ready to unleash a whole new language in your work!
The Painterly PORTRAIT Course
A Proven Roadmap for Painting Loose, Expressive Portraits in Pastel
IN PERSON WORKSHOPS
The Painterly Landscape Course
Learn to Paint Pastel Landscapes with Freedom and Boldness
Cultivate is A Private Membership Community For Painterly Course Alumni
We’ll help you implement all that you’ve learned in the Painterly Portrait or Painterly Landscape Course and gain confidence as an artist so you can break through to new levels of freedom and impact in your work.
“Alain’s approach to painting and his teaching style will help anyone improve their painting, and he provides so much information that will give you direction in your painting for months, even years to come!”