Sketchy portraits

We will see this portrait step-by-step so you're able to make your own after the course.

Welcome to Sketchy Portraits with Procreate

Your pathway to mastering the art of digital portraiture with a sketchy, vibrant twist.

I'm Cécile Yadro, a French artist passionate about bringing the essence of traditional art into the digital realm.

This course is designed for artists, designers, and enthusiasts of all skill levels who aspire to infuse their digital portraits with life, color, and texture.

Course Highlights

Explore Sketchy Portrait Techniques: Learn how to create portraits with bold, visible brushstrokes and wild colors.

Vintage and Realism Combined: Incorporate a vintage paper background and achieve realistic details for eyes and mouths.

Accessible for All Levels: Perfect for beginners — no previous drawing experience required.

Rich Resources Provided: Access to a variety of reference photos and exclusive Procreate brushes.

What You'll Learn

Introduction to Digital Sketchy Portraits Getting familiar with Procreate's essential tools for sketchy portraits.

Basics of Drawing a Face Simple techniques to draw faces and accurately place features.

Mastering Crosshatching and Brushstrokes Techniques for adding depth and texture with strokes.

Selecting and Creating Backgrounds for Vintage Feel Using backgrounds from my curated Pinterest board.

Achieving Realism Detailed guidance on creating realistic eyes and mouths.

These are the kind of paintings you will be able to do after the course.

Course Curriculum

Introduction
2 Lessons
- Finding photos
  Start
- Basics of drawing a face
  Start
Sketching
6 Lessons
- Sketching features
  Start
- Sketching shadows
  Start
- Basics of crosshatching
  Start
- Adding background
  Start
- Coloring eyes
  Start
- Crosshatching
  Start
Finishing the drawing
2 Lessons
- Finishing the drawing
  Start
- More ideas
  Start

Cecile Yadro

Hi, I’m Cécile, a French artist who loves color, mixed media, and gouache.

Art should bring joy, not stress. That’s why I create playful, step-by-step tutorials that help beginners explore, experiment, and fill their sketchbooks with confidence.

Over the past six years, more than 25,000 students have joined my courses and discovered that you don’t need to know all the rules to start creating. With the supplies you already have and a spirit of curiosity, you can express yourself and enjoy the process.

My mission is to help you grow as an artist while having fun along the way.