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How to Paint Profound Portraits That Grip Hearts and Sell

3-Hour Masterclass    Plus FREE Bonus Material
3-Hour Masterclass
Plus FREE Bonus Material
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Only $27 with Lifetime Access

What You Will Learn

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Layer Acrylic & Oil

Discover how to mix beautiful skin tones and layer acrylic and oil paint to create irresistible portraits

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Craft Sellable Art

Master painting soulful portraits with perfect proportions and learn to stand out in the market

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Incorporate Rich Symbolism

Create captivating paintings by using voices and stories to draw people in and add profound meaning to your art

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Find Your Unique Style

Tap into your intuitive, creative side and learn techniques to make your portraits unique and expressive

What You Get

  • 3-Hour Online Masterclass with Lifetime Access
  • Renowned Artists Elli & Dimitra Milan as Your Instructors
  • Instructor’s Source Image to Paint Along Step-by-Step
  • Watch On-Demand from Anywhere, on Any Device
Plus FREE Bonus Material:
  • FREE 30-Day Social Posting Plan to help you grow your audience
  • FREE 90-Minute Workshop “Art Critique Live: What Makes Art Sell?"

Only $27 with Lifetime Access

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Is This Masterclass for You?

You’d love the confidence to paint faces with accuracy. You want to master proportions effortlessly to bring your portraits to life with realism.
You dream of creating beautiful portraits from your imagination and life. You want to create them using both oils and acrylics.
You wish your portraits could tell a soul-stirring story, beyond just a face. You want to create profound, symbolic art that connects deeply.
You want to mix stunning, realistic skin tones and build them up in layers. You’d love to learn techniques to achieve lifelike depth.
You want to create art that captivates buyers! You’d love to learn the secrets of crafting successful portraits from industry experts.

Is This Masterclass for You?

You’d love the confidence to paint faces with accuracy. You want to master proportions effortlessly to bring your portraits to life with realism.
You dream of creating beautiful portraits from your imagination and life. You want to create them using both oils and acrylics.
You wish your portraits could tell a soul-stirring story, beyond just a face. You want to create profound, symbolic art that connects deeply.
You want to mix stunning, realistic skin tones and build them up in layers. You’d love to learn techniques to achieve lifelike depth.
You want to create art that captivates buyers! You’d love to learn the secrets of crafting successful portraits from industry experts.
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Success Stories from Students of the Portrait Masterclass

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Elena crafted a stunning portrait using the source image provided and the techniques taught in this class.

She added her own creative touch by incorporating gold pigment mixed with Galkyd, creating bold and striking effects.

What exciting materials will you choose to elevate your portrait?

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Artist Iveta created a breathtaking portrait, enhancing it with gold leaf in the background, expressive writing, and pastel marks.

Iveta loved combining acrylics and oils in this class. She took her own creative path, transforming the source image while keeping her style loose and dynamic.

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Our student Ingrid embraced the challenge of this class and fell in love with the process!

Her effort paid off, resulting in an incredibly unique and captivating painting.

She even titled her version "Eden Paradiso," showing how any student can take this class and transform the teachings into their own voice and vision.

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Helga discovered fresh inspiration for her portrait art through this Masterclass.

Excited by her amazing progress with the technique she learned, she couldn’t wait to share her painting—even before it was finished! And it already looks beautiful.

This class will motivate you at any stage of your artistic journey!

Masterclass Structure

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Part 1: Discover the Secrets of Sellable Portraits

Watch as two inspiring artists team up on an acrylic and oil portrait, sharing industry secrets for creating art that sells. Elli starts with loose, expressive strokes, blocking in with thin acrylic washes. 

See why skipping the initial drawing can enhance your portrait and learn how to create and effectively work from your source image.

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Part 2: Create Accurate Artwork Without Struggle

Learn the easiest way to map out your portrait's features for a strong and confident start. Discover why outlining isn’t necessary while still achieving accurate proportions. 

Elli demonstrates how to build layers using dark acrylic paints, matching colors to her source image. She then transitions into opaque layers to add definition.

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Part 3: Paint Beautiful and Realistic Skin Tones

You’ll discover an incredible trick to mix perfect skin tone colors every time. Elli continues the underpainting process with bold brushstrokes, teaching you how to add values using dry brushing while working quickly and expressively. 

Learn how to build midtones and highlights with acrylics, setting the stage for the transition to oils.

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Part 4: Unlock Powerful Techniques for Oil Painting

Dimitra begins adding her touch to the portrait with oil paint, sharing her technique for balancing warm and cool tones to create depth. 

Watch as she builds rich colors in oil to make the subject pop. She also explains how to make corrections at this stage and refine your skin tones for a polished finish.

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Part 5: Enhance Your Art with Striking Final Details

Learn techniques to define angles and orient your painting as you finish your portrait. Dimitra layers and blends while intentionally leaving her brushstrokes visible for added expression. 

Discover how to weave your story into the artwork, creating a portrait that captivates collectors. She finishes with final details and highlights, bringing vibrancy and depth to both the subject and background.

Only $27 with Lifetime Access

A Note From Your Instructor

Hi Artist,

Do you dream of creating realistic yet profound portraits people will demand to put on their walls?

If you want to learn to paint a story that sells – this Masterclass is for you.

My name is Elli Milan. I’m your instructor. I've been a professional artist for over 28 years and help students all over the world launch art careers at Milan Art Institute.

In this class, you will also learn from my daughter, Dimitra Milan, who pioneered a breathtaking, unique style with her portraits.

You’ll learn to mix stunning skin tones, easily measure accurate proportions, and gain confidence in your people-painting skills.

Dimitra and I will show you how to paint a face and capture its essence in your voice.

Every portrait is a story. We’ll help you tell the story well!

See you inside!

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A Note From Your Instructor

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Hi Artist,

Do you dream of creating realistic yet profound portraits people will demand to put on their walls?

If you want to learn to paint a story that sells – this Masterclass is for you.

My name is Elli Milan. I’m your instructor. I've been a professional artist for over 28 years and help students all over the world launch art careers at Milan Art Institute.

In this class, you will also learn from my daughter, Dimitra Milan, who pioneered a breathtaking, unique style with her portraits.

You’ll learn to mix stunning skin tones, easily measure accurate proportions, and gain confidence in your people-painting skills.

Dimitra and I will show you how to paint a face and capture its essence in your voice.

Every portrait is a story. We’ll help you tell the story well!

See you inside!

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Plus, Enjoy Two Incredible FREE Bonuses!

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BONUS #1

FREE 30-Day Social Posting Plan to help you grow your audience

If you're an artist ready to confidently grow your social media presence with content that reflects who you are, this is for you!

The 30-Day Social Posting Plan is a foolproof system designed to save you time and spark endless content ideas.

Discover what your followers really want to see, boost engagement, and eliminate the guesswork about what works and what doesn’t.

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What You’ll Learn

See the exact same strategy professional artists with massive followings use to expand their art businesses.

Get easy-to-follow tips for growing your social media presence from Elli Milan, Dimitra Milan, CMO Jake Dunn, and artist mentor Daree Johnson.

Strategies for creating a magnetic social media brand that reflects your unique style.

Time-saving tips, tricks, and tools that help you gain confidence in building an artist’s online platform.


With this eBook, you’ll save hours and creative energy as social media starts working for you!

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BONUS #2

FREE 90-Minute Workshop
“Art Critique Live: What Makes Art Sell?”

In the "Art Critique Live: What Makes Art Sell?" workshop, professional artists Elli and Dimitra Milan will teach you the finishing touches your painting needs to truly ‘sing.’ They’ll reveal powerful techniques for mastering composition, adding depth with edges, improving form, and more.

Elli brings decades of experience selling thousands of paintings, while Dimitra, who gained global recognition at just 15, shares powerful strategies to elevate your art. This workshop is packed with insights to help you create show-stopping masterpieces!


What You’ll Learn

  • Learn professional tips to make your art irresistible by enhancing its composition, depth, form, and creating a cohesive color story
  • Overcome discouragement, master self-critique, and gain the confidence to know exactly when your painting is complete
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  • See what themes are selling and how to tweak your art to attract collectors and earn more effortlessly
  • Hear from acclaimed artists as they critique paintings submitted to this workshop, providing insights to help you grow your skills

No matter where you are in your art journey—this 90-minute workshop will give you confidence!

In the "Art Critique Live: What Makes Art Sell?" workshop, professional artists Elli and Dimitra Milan will teach you the finishing touches your painting needs to truly ‘sing.’ They’ll reveal powerful techniques for mastering composition, adding depth with edges, improving form, and more.

Elli brings decades of experience selling thousands of paintings, while Dimitra, who gained global recognition at just 15, shares powerful strategies to elevate your art. This workshop is packed with insights to help you create show-stopping masterpieces!


What You’ll Learn

  • Learn professional tips to make your art irresistible by enhancing its composition, depth, form, and creating a cohesive color story
  • Overcome discouragement, master self-critique, and gain the confidence to know exactly when your painting is complete
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  • See what themes are selling and how to tweak your art to attract collectors and earn more effortlessly
  • Hear from acclaimed artists as they critique paintings submitted to this workshop, providing insights to help you grow your skills
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No matter where you are in your art journey—this 90-minute workshop will give you confidence!

More Amazing Student Art Made with Class Techniques

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Only $27 with Lifetime Access

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Thousands of students have taken this class and experienced a creative breakthrough. We invite you to be next!

With the Purchase of This Masterclass, You’ll Receive:

  • Professional Skills to Create Sellable Portraits in This 3-Hour Masterclass
  • Watch On-Demand from Anywhere, on Any Device with Lifetime Access
  • Guided Lesson from Esteemed Artists Elli & Dimitra Milan
  • Source Image Sent to Your Inbox to Paint Along With Us
  • Launch Your Art Career into Success with Amazing Bonuses
    • FREE Workshop “Art Critique Live: What Makes Art Sell?” to learn what makes art sell using professional critique methods.
    • FREE 30-Day Social Posting Plan to help you grow your audience
Only $27 with Lifetime Access
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About Milan Art Institute

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Founded in 2008, the Milan Art Institute is the hub of a growing art revolution. Our Institute provides community, inspiration, and education to students all over the world. Our Mastery Program has taught and helped over 5,000 students launch thriving art careers. The Milan Art Institute teaches oil painting, drawing, and mixed media techniques through our immersive learning process. From novice to professional, we help artists pursue their passion and turn it into a profitable career.