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Fix Your Faces

Ballpoint portraits that actually look right


The complete system I use to draw realistic portraits with a single ballpoint pen. Broken into 10 modules, so you stop guessing and start finishing portraits you're proud of. 

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A  COURSE  BY  @ _ M I K E Y S A R T _

Fix Your Faces

Ballpoint portraits that actually look right

 

The complete system I use to draw realistic portraits with a single ballpoint pen. Broken into 10 modules, so you stop guessing and start finishing portraits you're proud of.

START LEARNING TODAY

"You have to be born talented
to be a good artist."

— WHAT MOST PEOPLE THINK

"You have to be born talented to be a good artist."

— WHAT MOST PEOPLE THINK

Honestly? Drawing realistic portraits isn't about talent.


It's about understanding what you're actually looking at. The proportions. The shapes underneath the shapes. How light hits a face. Where to shade and where to leave space.

I'll show you exactly what I do. Pressure, rhythm, structure, the whole process. You can draw this if you take your time.

I thought my cousin (a complete beginner) how to shade an eye within one hour. You can see how she did (the "pro" label is mine).

Imagine what you can learn in 8 hours!

WHO'S  TEACHING  YOU

Hi, I'm Michael!

I'm an artist based in Memphis and I draw realistic portraits using a single ballpoint pen, the same kind sitting in your kitchen drawer.

I was born in New Orleans and grew up in Atlanta. My hands found a pen before my memory really started keeping track. Art class was the only hour of school I actually cared about.

It took years of finished drawings (and a lot of failed ones) before I figured out a system that worked. Proportions, layering, patience. Once I had it, I couldn't unsee it. So I started filming.

I share my work and process online to a community of artists who, like me, believe great art doesn't have to come from expensive supplies or "natural talent".

I believe you just need a 50-cent pen and a system that actually works. I'm here to show you how to find that same precision in your own work, one ink-line at a time.

JOIN ME →

WHO'S  TEACHING  YOU

Hi,I'm Michael!

I'm an artist based in Memphis and I draw realistic portraits using a single ballpoint pen, the same kind sitting in your kitchen drawer.

I was born in New Orleans and grew up in Atlanta. My hands found a pen before my memory really started keeping track. Art class was the only hour of school I actually cared about.

It took years of finished drawings (and a lot of failed ones) before I figured out a system that worked. Proportions, layering, patience. Once I had it, I couldn't unsee it. So I started filming.

I share my work and process online to a community of artists who, like me, believe great art doesn't have to come from expensive supplies or "natural talent".

I believe you just need a 50-cent pen and a system that actually works. I'm here to show you how to find that same precision in your own work, one ink-line at a time.

JOIN ME →

BY  THE  END

What you'll actually be able to do. 

BY  THE  END

What you'll actually be able to do. 

Draw faces start to finish.

Pick up a ballpoint pen and complete a realistic portrait. No copying, no guessing.

Nail proportions, every time.

Stop drawing crooked faces. Learn the structure that holds every portrait together.

Shade like a pro.

Eyes that don't look dead. Noses without harsh lines and hair without overthinking.

Fix any drawing.

Spot what's off in your own work and know exactly how to fix it before it's too late.

THE  DIFFERENCE

What pros do vs. what beginners do

THE  DIFFERENCE

What pros do vs. what beginners do

Beginners


• Just lines zigzagging, hoping

• Copy without understanding structure

• Press too hard, can't undo

• Eyes look flat or dead

• Give up halfway through

Pros (and you, after this)


• Light pressure, consistent rhythm

• See shapes under the surface

• Build value gradually, in layers

• Leave strategic gaps for light

• Know when a drawing is done

The beginner version isn't wrong. The pro version just knows what beginners don't, yet.

JOIN AND BECOME A PRO →

THE  COURSE

IO modules. One complete system.

THE  COURSE

IO modules.
One complete system.

Over 8 hours of video content. Pause, replay, learn at your pace. Built for beginners but designed to take you further than any free tutorial.

 

Here's what we'll cover

01 

Tools & Materials

The exact pens, paper, and setup I use every day. Skip the trial-and-error and start with gear that actually works.

02 

Why Your Faces Look "Off"

Most beginners get the details right but the structure wrong. I'll show you what your eye is missing and how to start seeing like an artist.

02 

Why Your Faces
Look "Off"

Most beginners get the details right but the structure wrong. I'll show you what your eye is missing and how to start seeing like an artist.

03

Pen Control & Shading

Pressure, rhythm, and the three shading techniques that do all the heavy lifting. Includes printable drills to build muscle memory.

04

The Face Blueprint    

The proportion system that catches crooked faces before you waste an hour fixing them. Learn to map any face from any angle.

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Eyes That Don't Look Dead

The four mistakes that flatten your eyes, and the structure work that fixes all of them. Shading for depth, shine, and the surrounding forms most people forget. 

06

Nose Without Harsh Lines

Stop outlining noses. Start drawing planes. How to use light and shadow so the nose belongs to the face instead of sitting on top of it.

07

Lips That Look Natural

Lips go wrong when you draw what you think they look like instead of what they actually are. Volume, edges, and how to stop overworking them.

08

Hair Without Overthinking

Forget strand-by-strand. The Scribble Technique lets you suggest texture, flow, and depth with controlled chaos. The same approach works for any hair type.

09

Bringing It All Together


Everything from the first eight modules, applied to one complete portrait.

You'll watch the full process unfold, from the first light sketch to the final shading pass, including the decisions I'm making in real time and why.

This is where the techniques stop feeling like separate skills and start working as one system.

By the end, you'll know how to layer a portrait from start to finish, when to push for more detail, and when to put the pen down.

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BONUS MODULE Fix Your Drawing: The troubleshooting system

Spot what's off in any portrait and know exactly how to fix it. Includes real student before/after examples.

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BONUS MODULE
Fix Your Drawing:
The troubleshooting system


Spot what's off in any portrait and know exactly how to fix it. Includes real student before/after examples.

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EVERYTHING  YOU  GET

Included in your enrollment

EVERYTHING  YOU  GET

Included in your enrollment

Lifetime Access

Pay once, learn forever. Revisit any module whenever a portrait stops working. No expiration.

Flexibility

Watch from any device, anywhere. Pause, replay, slow it down. As many times as you need.

Community of Artists

Share your progress, get feedback, see how other students are tackling the same lessons you are.

My Daily Support

On this journey, you'll never be alone! Reach out with questions and receive my feedback to keep moving forward.

FREE  WITH  THE  COURSE

Bonus

Fix Your Drawing
The troubleshooting system


Every artist has portraits sitting in a sketchbook that almost worked. This bonus module is the system I use to rescue them.

You'll learn how to diagnose what's off in any drawing, whether it's proportions, shading, or something you can't quite name, and exactly which fix to apply. I'll walk you through real examples, before and after, so you can see the troubleshooting process in action.

By the end, you'll never abandon a portrait again because you don't know what's wrong, you'll know how to find it and fix it.

$87 FREE

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Pick your plan

The first option is a one-time payment and the second is a monthly plan with three paymentsThe price displayed below is in dollars, but you can pay with ANY currency.

In both cases, you will have immediate access to the course!

ONE-TIME PAYMENT

$297$197

SPECIAL FIRST OPENING PRICE

  • 10 modules 
  • Pre-recorded video lessons
  • Lifetime access
  • Private student community
  • My support along the way
  • Any device, any time
  • 14-day money-back guarantee

+ Bonus: Troubleshooting System (worth $87)

Total Value: $384
Special Price: $197

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3 MONTHLY PAYMENTS

$107$67/mo

SPECIAL FIRST OPENING PRICE

  • 10 modules 
  • Pre-recorded video lessons
  • Lifetime access
  • Private student community
  • My support along the way
  • Any device, any time
  • 14-day money-back guarantee

+ Bonus: Troubleshooting System (worth $87)

Total Value: $384
Special Price: $67/mo

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My guarantee to you

If you are not satisfied with the course, you have the right to obtain a full refund within the first 14 days after your purchase. Give it a try and experience the program first-hand!

*Please note: no refunds will be issued for students who watched past modules 1 and 2.

STILL  WONDERING?

Questions, answered

"You can draw this if you take your time."

That's the whole idea. Slow down, follow the system, and let your portraits surprise you.

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