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Comprehensive Guide on Painting Portraits in Gouache
 Everything you need to create expressive gouache portraits, even if you’ve never picked up a brush beforeÂ
"Portrait artists are born, not made." — that’s a myth.
✨ Maybe you think people who paint expressive, moody portraits are just naturally gifted.
✨ Maybe you believe they pick up a brush and instantly capture a person's soul on paper.
✨ Maybe you’ve told yourself, “I’m just not artistic enough for portraits.”
But here’s the truth: Creating a portrait is a skill — not magic.
What you admire in others is the result of passion, curiosity, and understanding the foundational layers of a painting.
You don’t need a "perfect path" or years of formal schooling to be an artist. You just need the right guidance to demystify the process and the courage to bring your imagination to life.
In this course, I’ll walk you through the basics of gouache and portrait fundamentals — from mastering paint consistency to your first finished expressive portrait.
Let’s begin your artistic journey together. You’ve got this.
Painting expressive portraits is a skill anyone can learn!
Are you fascinated by the nuances that happen under the surface of a painting?
Do you love the idea of creating bold, moody portraits but feel unsure where to start?
Are you a beginner or an experienced artist who wants to bring your imagination to life with confidence?
Portrait painting is not just for the “naturally talented” — anyone can learn it!
I designed this course for creatives of all levels — from complete beginners to those who’ve painted before but want to explore gouache and develop a new style.
You’ll learn the fundamentals of portraiture and gouache: how to mix colors and control opacity, build foundational layers, and bring your artwork to life with expressive, confident brushstrokes.
Let’s unlock your creative potential — one layer at a time.
Hi! I’m Jordan Rhodes,
I am an artist based in Providence, Rhode Island who loves to create images through expressive and improvisational application of color.
Art has been my lifelong companion, though I took a detour in my journey to earn a PhD in Chemistry. No matter how far I strayed, art always found its way back to me. During graduate school, I started sharing my work on Instagram (@jmr_art) to unwind after long days in the lab. To my surprise, a wonderful online community grew around it, bringing cool opportunities I never expected.
I believe it's never too late to reconnect with your love for art or pick it up for the very first time. You never know what can happen when you put yourself out there, and it would be my absolute honor to help you along your own creative journey.
What my students say:
Omar B.
This was awesome. great seeing the process of someone who's mastered his craft.
Ronnie D.
I enjoyed the course. Picked up some nice tips and am excited to continue my exploration of gouache painting.
Maryanna M.
Very hands on and i loved how he took us in a journey step by step. thank you for this great masterclass.
Cristina S.
Jordan is an incredible teacher, he explains everything, from how the gouache pigment works, the levels and great tips to create an incredible portrait. I highly recommend this course if you're a beginner or already an artist. Its great to discover how gouache works.
Sarah B.
Great instructions with clear step-by-step process. He includes reasons and explanations for all of his steps along the way and does a great job of demystifying gouache as a medium.
Brian K.
I really like how everything was explained! Just love the fact of using those imho huge brushes! The clarity of the explanations is truly inspiring. I need to get me some huge brushes;) Thank you so much for sharing your talent and process!!!
Imagine overcoming your fears…
🖌️ You set up your workspace, relax, and begin painting a portrait with ease.
🖌️ No more feeling intimidated by "advanced" skills—you find joy in your own expressive brushstrokes and color choices.
🖌️ Each piece becomes a bold celebration of color, texture, and the beautiful nuances under the surface.
How does that feel?
Today, you can choose to reconnect with your love for art or pick it up for the very first time.
Turning emotions into a visual language beyond words feeds both the mind and the heart—and now is your time to begin.
In this course, we’ll explore the tools, gouache techniques, and creative courage you need to start strong. You’ll learn how to build foundational layers, mix vibrant colors, and bring your imagination to life with portraits that feel both bold and personal.
I’ll be with you every step of the way. ✨
At the end of the course you will be able to:
Paint Confidently
You’ll create expressive portraits using gouache, capturing the nuances of the face and turning emotions into bold color and form with ease.
Understand Form
You will master the planes of the face and values by studying the skull and the Asaro statue. These structural foundations will become your guide as you translate your subject onto paper.
Boldly Experiment
Your paper will become a space to experiment, build foundational layers, and develop your own bold, moody style of painting portraits.
Skip Straight to Painting
Don't feel confident in your drawing skills yet? No problem! The course includes traceable portrait templates so you can bypass the sketching phase and dive straight into exploring gouache and color mixing.
Course Content
The course has 7 modules for over 9 hours of learning and practicing. It also includes 3 full-length portrait tutorials! You can pause and replay the videos as much as you want. The course is suitable for everyone, teens, adults and children because there is no explicit content. It would be best to take the course in order, because it will start from the basics to lessons at a more advanced level.
Practice makes perfect!Â
In my course you will learn:
Module 1 & 2: Introduction & Gouache Basics
Module 3: Understanding Form & Facial Planes
Module 4 & 5: Painting Light & Dark Complexions
Module 6 & 7: Bonus Portraits & Next Steps
Find out more about what you'll get with the course!
My portrait painting course will elevate your artistic skills! What's better than unlocking your creative courage while having fun? Plus, you will achieve bold, expressive results in no time.
Let me tell you more about my methodology and the platform structure.
All videos are in FULL HD and you can adjust the speed, audio and quality.
In all my videos, I provide clear demonstrations alongside visual tools like traceable templates and reference images so you can practice with confidence. You can follow each step as I show it to you, and you can comment and compare with other students under each video so you can resolve any doubts you have and learn new tricks!
The course is designed to be as practical as possible, thoroughly teaching you the basics of gouache, color mixing, and how to use the tools. You can review the lessons as many times as you want, where you want, and when you want!
Doesn't that sound amazing?
Included in my course fees:
Gouache Basics & Materials
We will look at the essential materials, brushwork, and color theory needed to begin. You'll learn how to best use your tools, control paint opacity, and mix vibrant colors to master this bold medium.
Step-by-Step Practice
Theory is important, but practice helps you find your unique style! You'll tackle hands-on exercises—like value studies and facial planes—to build confidence before bringing your expressive gouache masterpieces to life.
Lifetime Access
Once you enroll, you get lifetime access to the course so you can watch it whenever you want! This lets you learn at your own pace and revisit complex techniques like layering or color mixing. With no deadlines, you can practice without any pressure.
Flexibility
This is one of the course's greatest strengths: you can watch the videos wherever and whenever you want. Available on any device, you can easily set up your paints and follow along in your home studio, or review a technique on the go!
Community of Artists
As soon as you enroll, you will join a supportive community of creatives who share your passion. You'll be able to exchange ideas, share your gouache progress, and ask questions alongside people who love expressing themselves through art just as much as you do!
My Daily Support
On this journey, you will never be alone! You can reach out with your questions and receive my feedback to keep you moving forward. Approaching portrait painting and a bold medium like gouache can sometimes feel intimidating, but don't worry I will be there to support you step by step!
... and more!
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Extra content that you will get for free with the course
Portrait: Elderly or Youthful?
A complete lesson focusing on capturing the distinct features of either an elderly or youthful subject. With this tutorial, you can paint with me step by step and practice adapting your newfound gouache skills to different ages and facial structures!Â
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If you are not satisfied with the courses for any reason, you have the right to obtain a full refund within the first 14 days. This is my guarantee to you, I want all my students to be satisfied. Also, this means that there is no risk as well! Give it a try and experience the program first-hand!
