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GO FROM ’I CAN DRAW’ TO ’I AM A TRUE ARTIST’
Drawing portraits is NOT the same as making TRUE art.
And it took me some time to realize that.
When I first started creating portraits, I focused entirely on technique—getting the proportions right, refining my shading, improving my linework. And after a few years, I got pretty good at it. But something still felt off.
Even though my drawings looked nice… they didn’t feel unique. They didn’t feel like me.
What I was missing was a deeper process—one that could help me make intentional choices, build stronger visual narratives, and create portraits that truly meant something. So I shifted my focus. I started exploring storytelling, fine art composition, character design… And over time, I built a system to infuse depth, intention, and meaning into my work.
That’s the system I now share in Portrait for Meaning™. Inside, I’ll guide you step by step through the process I use to shape ideas, build visual stories, and create portraits that reflect who you are and what you believe. Whether you draw with graphite, paint digitally, or explore mixed media—this course will give you the tools to turn your ideas into emotionally resonant art, and finally feel like a true artist.
Meet your instructor
Léa Wai – Fantasy Portrait Artist
The bedroom floor, a few pencils, and some paper—that’s where my quirky artistic journey began. I’ve always craved adventure, art, and a touch of magic. So I started drawing.
Learning how to create portraits was overwhelming—and often lonely. But I kept going. Fast forward to today—millions of people have stepped into my world to connect with my simple, yet story-filled portraits. And I’ve learned more than I ever imagined along the way.
Now, I’m here to share those lessons with you—and help you shortcut your way to drawing iconic portraits with minimal materials.
Welcome to my world—an inspiring adventure awaits.
My Portfolio
WHY JOIN
Discover the method—and the community—that will change the way you create portraits.
My Complete Process
I’ll walk you through my entire workflow, step by step—so you can follow along and learn exactly how I build my portraits from start to finish.
Flexibility
All video lessons are pre-recorded. Watch them anytime, anywhere, and learn at your own pace.
Practical Skills
I'll be teaching you real techniques and creative tools you can apply immediately in your own artwork.
Fundamentals Made Simple
No more dry theory. I’ll show you how to use artistic principles to support your creative vision.
Join the Community
You don’t have to create alone anymore. Inside my tribe, you’ll meet like-minded artists who will support you along the way.
Lifetime Access
Once you're in, you're in for life. Rewatch the lessons anytime, at your own pace, and enjoy all future updates and bonus content for free.
What You'll Be Learning
This course teaches you composition tools and design techniques to turn your ideas into powerful, story-driven portraits.
COURSE SUMMARY
ORIENTATION
The beginning of a meaningful journey
L01. Welcome to P4M
L02. Meet your instructor
L03. Orientation
L04. From “I can draw” to “I am an artist”
STEP 1
Spark an idea
L05. The truth about imagination
L06. My exercice to explore imagination
L07. Exercice walkthrough - my brainstorming explained
STEP 2
Refine your idea (Idea boards)
L08. How to turn intuition Into a refined concept
L09. Everything you need to know about references
L10. Exercice walkthrough - my idea board explained
STEP 3
Turn your idea into a captivating backstory (Story crafting)
L11. Stories that bring meaning to your portraits
L12. Tools for crafting meaningful stories
L13. Design your story with me
L14. Anchor your backstory with references
STEP 4
Turn your story into visuals (Sketches with meaning)
L15. The most coveted artist skill
L16. Exploring key visual components
L17. Shape language and character design
L18. Make things feel alive: Composition through thumbnails
L19. Exercice walkthrough - my thumbnails explained
L20. Light and shadow composition
L21. The power of visual hierarchy
L22. Exercice walkthrough - my value thumbnails explained
L23. Final draft and stylization
L24. Final check before execution
STEP 5
Bring your meaningful portrait to reality (project execution)
L25. Welcome to step 5
L26. Outline
L27. Linework for meaning
L28. Shadow shape for meaning
L29. Rendering for meaning - part 1
L30. Rendering for meaning - part 2
L31. Conclusion: what's next?
Learn from any device at your own pace!
Unlock these new advanced skills
Finally conquer character design.
It doesn’t have to be complicated. In this masterclass, you’ll learn how to use shape language, archetypes, and visual storytelling to express your characters’ personalities—through simple thumbnails, drafts, and intentional design.
Analyze Old Masters with me.
The best way to master composition is to learn from those who did it best. I’ll show you how to study Old Masters, decode their visual decisions, and apply the same principles to your own portraits—intuitively and with intention.
EXCLUSIVE BONUSES
Video masterclass
THE PERFECT REFERENCE
(for traditional artist!)No more juggling 5 images at once. In this video series, I’ll show you how to create a clean, final reference in Photoshop—even as a traditional artist with minimal digital skills.
67$ → FREE
In-depth guide
YOUR REFERENCE HUNT HUB
My in-depth guide on how to (legally) source high-quality references—and how you can build your own personal library to feed your ideas and speed up your process.
47$ → FREE
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Pricing options
The options only differ in how you want to pay. The first option is a one-time fee, and the second is a monthly option with five installments. The price displayed below is in US Dollars, but you can pay with ANY currency.
14-DAY MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE
If you are unsatisfied with the course for any reason, you have the right to obtain a full refund within the first fourteen days. This is my guarantee to you; I want all my students to be satisfied. Also, this means that there is no risk! Give it a try and experience the course first-hand!
