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Behind every successful portrait, there’s a “hidden blueprint.”

Once you know what this blueprint is, creating wonderful classical portraits becomes so much easier … and people begin to take notice.

Unfortunately, these techniques are taught only in prestigious art schools, behind closed doors.

Few will ever get to see them.

However…

An internationally acclaimed award-winning artist and former principal instructor at the Florence Academy of Art is going to reveal what this blueprint is…

…and she’s holding nothing back.

You’re about to get extreme clarity on how successful portraits are actually done, and you’re getting a brilliant and articulate instructor to show you.

Classical portrait painting doesn’t come easy for most … especially with the many challenges like these:

    Challenge #1: Your paintings have a “diminished light” effect, something most artists seem to struggle with. Once you know what’s creating this, it’s easy to avoid.

    Challenge #2: Shadow shapes have TOO MUCH detail. There’s a simple solution to solve this once and for all. You can have details, but it should be done while maintaining the atmospheric integrity of the shadow shape.

    Challenge #3: Modeling the form in the halftone areas. This is an issue with values not relating to each other correctly. Once you get this right, you can translate the illusion of volume and dimension.

    Challenge #4: A “staccato impression” caused by rendering shapes with too much contrast from one to the other. 

    Challenge #5: Unwanted muddy, chalky, or milky effects, making the areas of your shadow shapes too cool and losing their chromatic punch.

    Challenge #6: Unsure of how to paint a successful classical portrait because you’ve never seen it done or explained well.

The above are the common challenges. What about the uncommon ones?

What about the nuances you come across that have you stumped?

That’s where this blueprint comes in extremely handy.

It’s going to solidify your understanding of how to create gorgeous portraits.

You’re going to discover lessons like:

• How to key in your shadows properly and create the illusion of volume…

• A simple yet powerful tool (you already have this tool) to see the unity of values and information, ensuring a more atmospheric translation…

• The “5-10-20 Shadow” method to compose the portrait…

• How to create an impression of fluid and subtle form that’s rich in structure…

• …and how to avoid creating a “chalky” appearance and experience a more vibrant and colorful painting.

That’s just scratching the surface.

You’re also going to learn many more eye-opening lessons, like:

• How to organize your palette in a way that helps you find the correct color and value (essential in a direct painting approach)...

• How to add “atmosphere” in the eyes…

• How to layer the painting while continually strengthening the structure of shapes and keeping the transitions looking fluid and effortless…

• How to maintain the big impression while enriching the final passage of paint with fine detail…

• The “whys and hows” of certain concepts that have been eluding you…

• …plus so many more incredible insights!

If you’re looking to master this art style, look no further.

You’re about to learn the key skills to make your art stand out and be more noticeable.

There’s a lot to unpack here. Having the right instructor is important to your growth. 

So let’s get to know her a little better!

Meet Your Principal Instructor, Cornelia Hernes!

If you want to master classical portraiture, learning from Cornelia could be one of the best decisions you’ll ever make.

Here’s why:

Cornelia achieved a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Victoria, BC, Canada, in 2003.

During her time at university she became acquainted with the paradigms of conceptual art. 

In the summer months of 2002-2004, she studied in Norway with Odd Nerdrum  — a Norwegian figurative painter whose work is held by museums worldwide.

Following her BFA degree, she pursued a classical realist training at the Florence Academy of Art in Italy, graduating in 2007. 

While a student at the FAA, she began teaching as a teacher assistant, and became a principal instructor after graduation. She also taught at the FAA in Sweden and at the U.S. branch for a few years before bringing her experience as an artist and instructor to online classes, teaching portrait painting tutorials and art instruction since 2018. 

She’s also a recipient of countless awards, including the prestigious International Art Renewal Center (ARC) Salon Competition!

With someone as skilled and experienced as Cornelia as your instructor, you can almost guarantee that your portrait painting skills will rise to even greater heights.

This is your chance to experience the academic portrait painting process in the comfort of your own home!

Introducing Cornelia Hernes’ Course:

Elegant Portraits

Inside Elegant Portraits, Cornelia is going to give you a complete demonstration of how to paint a portrait in a classical style.

(This video is more than 8 hours long! Just imagine the kind of information you’re getting!)

She’s going to show you one of her favorite ways to approach the underpainting … and it’s unlike any other.

You’re going to learn the principles behind this underpainting approach, and several other secrets she’s using to create her award-winning portraits.

This video is going to inspire you, and even encourage you to be innovative and deliberate in your painting approach.

You’ll be more strategic, intuitive, and more educated in this highly respected form of painting.

This video is going to show you:

• The “hidden blueprint” behind successful classical portraits…

• Cornelia’s favorite techniques and approaches…

• How to observe and analyze structure within portraiture using different methods…

• Color and value observation techniques you may not have heard of…

• How to observe the shadow and light shape…

• Various paint application techniques, increasing your painting toolbox…

• Mirror observation techniques that help to observe nature abstractly…

You’re also going to discover:

• Cornelia’s take on the “wipeout” technique…

• The secret to magnifying an aspect of the form…

• How to translate the dynamic harmony of the composition…

• Techniques for monochromatic underpainting, direct painting, and more…

• How to observe color harmonies in the composition…

• …and so many more secrets that were once hidden behind closed doors!

This course is perfect for the artist who is seeking to enrich their visual vocabulary and develop their portrait painting skills.

Filmed in her own studio, Cornelia has spent more than a year creating this insightful video course to ensure your portrait painting education is as complete as possible!

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[Cornelia] is so articulate and wise!

@KK-pm3ub

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What Cornelia Hernes Will Share Inside 

Elegant Portraits

The Classical Portrait Painting Process Explained and Demonstrated!

One of the key lessons you’re going to get involves the major concepts of a classical portrait painting process. Cornelia has extensive experience teaching at the Florence Academy of Art in Italy (and beyond) — and you’re about to get a taste of what it’s like to study at this prestigious institution.

As you listen to her insights, you’ll soon realize that the visual language is largely an objective and consistent vocabulary. However, what you do with it can be fluid, creative, and innovative. Inside Elegant Portraits, Cornelia will share several solutions to this visual conundrum.

Incredible Lessons for Artists of All Levels…

If you’re new to portrait painting, the lessons covered here will provide a solid vocabulary of the visual language, as well as “tried and true” painting techniques. For the more experienced artist, the lessons will clarify the intricate process of portrait painting. You may feel inspired to approach portraits completely differently.

During the painting process, you’ll see a portrait emerge from an atmospheric light shape into a lifelike manifestation of the subject, complete with full color and value range. You’ll get the chance to listen to Cornelia’s thought process behind her painting strategy, including tools of observation that will benefit any artist working within the tradition of classical portraiture. 

No matter your level of experience, this video will show you what it takes to create stunning portraits! 

Cornelia’s Favorite Technique Revealed!

One of Cornelia’s favorite ways to approach the underpainting is by working with a reductive technique, otherwise known as the “wipeout” technique. It’s a highly visual approach that establishes the big impression of the composition. You’re going to see this in action and fully explained in detail.

You’ll also find key observation tools to help you capture correct colors and values. Since the complete composition is established at the underpainting stage, the following painting sessions can focus on isolated zones without causing visual or structural disconnection between different areas, thus developing the various zones in a holistic approach.

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[Cornelia], you are quite brilliant, especially the way you are able to articulate so well, what (and why) you are doing.

@geezsazsa

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Here’s a small taste of what’s inside Elegant Portraits:

• The “hidden blueprint” behind successful classical portraits…

• Cornelia’s favorite techniques and approaches…

• How to observe and analyze structure within portraiture using different methods

• Color and value observation techniques you may not have heard of…

• How to mix skin tones in light and shadow…

• What brush to use when, and why…

• How to observe the shadow and light shape…

• Various paint application techniques, increasing your painting toolbox…

• Mirror observation techniques that help observe nature abstractly…

• Cornelia’s take on the “wipeout” technique…

• The secret to magnifying an aspect of the form…

• How to translate the dynamic harmony of the composition…

• Techniques for monochromatic underpainting, direct painting, and more…

• How to observe color harmonies in the composition…

• How to key your shadows in properly and create the illusion of volume…

• A simple yet powerful tool (you already have this tool) to see the unity of values and information, ensuring a more atmospheric translation…

• The “5-10-20 Shadow” method to compose the portrait…

• How to create an impression of fluid and subtle form that’s rich in structure…

• How to avoid creating a “chalky” appearance and experience a more vibrant and colorful painting…

• How to organize your palette to help you find the correct color and value (essential in a direct painting approach)...

• How to add “atmosphere” in the eyes…

• How to layer the painting while continually strengthening the structure of shapes and keeping the transitions fluid and effortless…

• How to maintain the big impression while enriching the final passage of paint with fine detail…

• PLUS: The “whys and hows” of certain concepts that have been eluding you…

• …and so many more incredible insights straight from a former FAA instructor!

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SPECTACULAR work! Your work is masterful. I love your skin tones; you remind me of an Old Master.

@sharit7970

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Discover Cornelia Hernes’ Portrait Painting Secrets in Elegant Portraits!

Very few instructors have the level of experience or skill Cornelia has.

You could improve your paintings in a short amount of time with what she’s sharing.

Now that you have Cornelia showing you how it’s done, continuing to struggle with portrait painting becomes a choice.

There are two choices for you now…

You can choose to go back to what you’ve been doing…

OR…

You can choose to shortcut your learning process and simply watch how it’s done.

Just listen and absorb the information as you follow along.

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For much less than the price of a workshop (or tuition at the Florence Academy of Art!), you get to learn career-making techniques from a brilliant artist and instructor…

…plus, you can watch this video again and again — for life!

We highly recommend you go through this course at least twice to cement the lessons into your subconscious.

Soon you will produce artwork that viewers will love and collectors might buy!

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After you go through this course, we want you to be completely satisfied and feel confident that you’ve improved your painting skills.

However, if after watching the video, you decide it’s just not for you, let us know within 30 days of purchase and we’ll refund 100% of your money.

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You are an excellent artist in many ways impossible to describe in a few words. 

@crisalidathomassie1811

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To your success!

Eric Rhoads, Publisher

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