MasterClass Sessions: Draw and Paint Realistic Portraits with Devon Rodriguez

Devon introduces himself and describes his rise to TikTok stardom. As one of the most well-known visual artists on social media, he’ll inspire you to start your journey to painting a realistic oil portrait.

Devon shares his artistic philosophy and explains how you can go from everyday novice to experienced painter by practicing his techniques.

Devon takes you through his preferred art supply kit and shows you how to build your own with basic tools. With his guidance, you’ll create an ideal studio setup and begin to gather your materials.

It’s time to choose the picture that you’ll be transforming into an oil portrait! Devon provides guidelines for choosing the best subject and composition. Then you’ll choose the photo—either one of ours or your own—that you’ll draw and paint for the rest of the session.