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You’ve waited for years. Now it only takes hours.
Go from blank page to lifelike portraits and landscapes in 3–7 hours
Even if you’ve never drawn before. No Experience Needed.
Realistic drawing isn’t a talent.
And it doesn’t take years to learn — just hours.
Imagine drawing someone you love…and hearing them whisper, “You drew this?”
Here’s how we get you there:
Lifetime access to the full Landscape & Portrait Drawing Mastery Program
7 courses • 30+ hours of step-by-step lessons
Each artwork takes 3–7 hours — even with a busy schedule.
Just one drawing a month → real transformation.
1-year access to our coaching group
Daily feedback • Unlimited uploads • Video reviews
Mentoring on your course drawings and on the portraits you create of your family
Watching someone tear up over a portrait you drew… there’s no feeling like it.
Imagine your friends’ faces when they see your artwork and ask: “Did you really draw this?”
Just Weeks From Now,
You Could Be Drawing Lifelike Portraits
of Your Loved Ones — All by Yourself
Step by step — Real results fast — Guaranteed.
Even if right now… you can’t draw a straight line.
If they could do it, so can you
Imagine the moment, few weeks from today…
You hand a portrait to someone you love.
They look at the drawing… then at you…and whisper:
“You… you drew this?”
And you smile — because yes, you did.
And that moment — when someone looks at your art with tears in their eyes — isn’t years away.
It’s few weeks away.
How fast can you get results?
It depends on your pace — not pressure
1 course project = 3–7 hours of drawing with me inside the program. That’s all.
From here you choose your path:
Weekly pace (1 drawing per week): In 6 weeks, you’ll confidently draw portraits of your loved ones on your own
Monthly pace (1-2 drawings per month): In 6 months, you’ll reach the same level — just slower, without pressure
Fast-win pace (first day): In the first 4–5 hours, you’ll draw your first lifelike practice portrait
The method stays the same. The pace is yours.
But the promise doesn’t change:
You’ll be able to draw lifelike portraits of your loved ones — and turn your own memories and travel moments into realistic drawings, completely on your own.
And you won't be alone...
You’ll get personal mentoring on the landscapes and the portraits you draw — including the ones you create of your loved ones, not just the course projects.
We guide your lines, your shading, your proportions… so you never feel stuck.
It’s Not Your Fault You Thought Drawing Takes Years
If they could do it, so can you
Most of us were taught that learning to draw takes years of practice — that only “naturally talented” people can create beautiful, lifelike art.
But that’s simply not true.
Realistic drawing isn’t about talent or time — it’s about learning to see differently and following a clear, step-by-step method.
Once you understand that process, you can draw anything — portraits, landscapes, still life, animals — and make them look realistic in just a few hours.
Over the past 17 years, we’ve helped more than 30,000 students discover this — including many who started in their 60s and 70s, with zero experience.
And every one of them proved that it’s never too late to start creating.
So if you’ve ever thought “I could never draw like that,” it’s time to let that belief go — because you can.
But It Doesn't Have To Be This Way...
Finally For The Very FIRST Time, There is a Program Designed Specifically For the Beginner, The Untrained Enthusiast, The Quiet Dreamer. Yes, YOU!
Inside the Realistic in Hours – Portrait & Landscape Edition program, you’ll find everything you need to start drawing with confidence—even if you’ve never picked up a pencil before. From full-length, real-time drawing courses to supportive bonus materials, each piece is designed to guide you step by step. Just choose your starting point below and begin your creative journey.
Every Drawing Is a New Technique — and a Step Toward Realism! Draw these artworks with me, step by step — each one in just 4 to 6 hours! Every drawing gives you the chance to practice a different shading technique:
1. Blending
2. Crosshatching
3. Engraving
4. Shading
5. Frottage
By the end, you won’t just be practicing — you’ll have quietly mastered how to draw realistic portrait and landscape elements like:
Various eye shapes, noses, mouths, and wrinkles
Hair textures, stubble, and beards
Clouds, reflections on water, grass, trees, bushes, and water drops
Course one - Value: $230
Sweet Smile of a Little Girl
Techniques you'll master:.
Perfect your soft SHADING techniques through this heartwarming portrait. Ideal for practicing delicate transitions while capturing innocent expressions.
Includes:
• 5 in-depth video lessons (4h 26min)
• Reference photo with axis guide (PDF)
• Complete tools list (PDF)
Course Two - Value: $247
Path to Serenity
Techniques you'll master:.
Develop shading, FROTTAGE and BLENDING skills through this serene bridge landscape. Perfect for creating atmospheric depth and rich textures.
Includes:
• 4 video lessons (3h 32min)
• Reference photo with axis guide (PDF)
• Complete tools list (PDF)
Course Three - Value: $247
Sunset glow
Techniques you'll master:.
Explore BLENDING, CROSSHATCHING and shading through this radiant sunset scene. Perfect for practicing smooth gradients and layered textures.
Includes:
• 4 video lessons (3h 6min)
• Reference photo with axis guide (PDF)
• Complete tools list (PDF)
Course Four - Value: $247
Waterfall magic
Techniques you'll master:.
Learn DYNAMIC SHADING and CROSSHATCHING with this flowing waterfall scene. Perfect for practicing texture and depth while bringing movement to your drawings.
Includes:
• 4 video lessons (3h 4min)
• Reference photo with axis guide (PDF)
• Complete tools list (PDF)
Course Five - Value: $297
Aged wisdom
Techniques you'll master:.
Practice ENGRAVING and SHADING expertise through this character-rich elderly portrait. Perfect for detailed linework while capturing powerful emotions.
Includes:
• 5 video lessons (4h 57min)
• Reference photo with axis guide (PDF)
• Complete tools list (PDF)
Course Six - Value: $297
Quiet innocence
Techniques you'll master:.
Refine your SHADING abilities with this gentle youth portrait. Perfect for practicing delicate transitions and subtle tones.
Includes:
• 5 video lessons (5h 7min)
• Reference photo with axis guide (PDF)
• Complete tools list (PDF)
Course Seven - Value: $497
Timeless beauty
Techniques you'll master:.
Advance your BLENDING techniques through this sophisticated portrait study. Our most comprehensive course, perfect for elevating your skills to professional levels.
Includes:
• 9 video lessons (7h 37min)
• Reference photo with axis guide (PDF)
• Complete tools list (PDF)
And You’ll Also Get:
Bonus 1 - Value: $56
Theory of Drawing Lecture + PDF
Understand the core concepts behind every great drawing with this recorded lecture. You’ll learn the “why” behind the techniques—so your hands follow what your mind understands. Comes with a downloadable PDF for easy reference.
Bonus 2 - Value: $75
Learn to see like an artist
Train your eye to notice shapes, spaces, and relationships just like professional artists do. This 3-part video series on negative space drawing helps you unlock a new way of seeing—making it easier to draw anything more accurately. Includes 6 reference photos and a complete tools list.
"This is such a good exercise, thank you so much.
I didn't find it quite easy to see through all the lines and shapes. But finished it to the end. I will not shade it with pencil, I will use alcohol based markers."
Caro Lin
Bonus 3 - Value: $94
Realistic Eyes & Hair Workbooks (Downloadable PDFs)
Strengthen the two most important parts of any portrait — the eyes and the hair — with these focused practice workbooks.
You’ll get 10 additional practice drawings —
5 eye types + 5 hair styles — with the line art already prepared for you.
Just print them and start drawing!
Bonus 4 - Value: $997
Unlimited Personal Mentoring for an Entire Year —
Get Feedback Within 24 Hours!
For an entire year, you can upload unlimited drawings to our private coaching group: course assignments and your own personal portraits or artworks. You’ll receive clear, daily feedback and video reviews from Andrea and the Valdor Art mentors, so you always know exactly what you’re doing well and what to improve next.
This is your chance to grow with confidence, avoid frustration, and see real progress — with professional guidance by your side, every step of the way.
Have you ever wondered how much it’s really worth to get personal feedback on your drawing?
Let us show you.
“Thank you so much for the guidance. I really appreciate the professional help you always provide. I just couldn’t see what was off. I only felt that the face didn’t look right. I’ll upload it once I manage to correct it.” - Emma Bakos
How Personal Mentoring Transforms Your Drawings
What happens when you get expert guidance exactly when you need it?
Here’s a real example.
One of our students recently drew a portrait of her granddaughter — a heartfelt gift meant to capture a precious moment.
Watch the video below to see a real mentoring session in action.
Right next to it, you’ll find the Before/After drawings, so you can see the transformation for yourself
Let’s be honest… when you draw a portrait as a gift, you want that “Wow… this really looks like me!” reaction.
Because a truly good drawing isn’t just a picture — it’s a gift from the heart, one that truly captures the person you’re drawing.
That’s what personal mentoring gives you: clear, precise guidance instead of guesswork — helping you capture likeness, emotion, and depth, even as a beginner.
Your drawings become more accurate.
Your portraits become more expressive.
And suddenly, your artwork becomes something you’re proud to give.
This is the power of mentoring — and the transformation waiting for you..
How Much Is a Program Like This Really Worth?
Here’s what you’d realistically pay elsewhere in the U.S. for the same results:
What You Need
Typical U.S. Price
Traditional art school (1 year)
Private drawing tutor (30 hours @ $35–$60/hr)
1 year of personal mentoring (weekly feedback)
7 full drawing courses (without mentoring)
$2,000–$6,000
$1,050–$1,800
$1,800–$3,000
$150–$300
These are the real market costs — depending on which path you choose — and they typically require at least 12 months of study.
But Here’s What Makes This Program Truly Different
❌ What every other art teacher will tell you:
“Practice for years, draw every day, and eventually you’ll get better.”
❌ What no one else in the market guarantees:
No teacher, no art school, no online program promises that you can draw lifelike portraits in hours.
Not in months. Not in years. And definitely not as a complete beginner.
Their message is always the same: “Come back in a few years and you might be good.”
What WE promise:
Draw lifelike landscapes and portraits in 3–7 hours — even if you’ve never drawn before.
This speed, this clarity, this transformation simply isn’t offered anywhere else.
No daily 2–3 hours of practice
No years of frustration.
No “maybe one day.”
Just a clear method → real results → in days, not years.
only 4 x $120
Your result: A lifetime skill in 8 weeks
60-Day Pride Guarantee + $100 Compensation
Be proud of your progress - or we’ll pay you!
Simple promise: If you're not proud of your results, you don't pay.
Here's how it works:
1. Choose 2 courses from the program
2. Follow the videos step-by-step
3. Complete all 2 drawings within the next 60 days
4. Upload your work to the designated community for mentoring - this way you'll get personalized feedback and see your progress.
If you're not satisfied with any of your drawings, or feel the program didn't deliver on its promise - send a simple email, and you'll get every penny back plus an extra $100 for your time. No complicated process. No interrogation. No "why".
There's only one condition:
Show us you actually completed 2 courses and uploaded your drawings to the community for mentoring.
Why do we offer this?
Because over the past 17 years, more than 30,600 students have learned with us.
And 99.6% of our students never ask for a refund - because they see the results in their own handiwork.
Our program doesn't work because we're smart.
It works because you follow the steps, upload your work, get personalized mentoring - and the steps work.
The risk is entirely ours. The pride is entirely yours.
P.S. - If you request a refund after 60 days, you can keep all downloaded PDFs and tool lists. Why? Because if you tried it, uploaded your drawings for mentoring, and it's still not for you - at least you should get something out of it. Fair, right?
"This journey was life changing to me, and I'm really grateful for Valdor Art School"
Szonja
Why This Bundle Is Too Good to Ignore?
Imagine this: 7 days from now, you post your first realistic portrait online. Your friends can’t believe their eyes:
“Wait… YOU drew this?”
That’s the moment you realize — you were never untalented,
you were just taught the wrong way.
Realistic drawing is a learnable system.
You don’t need talent — just a pencil, a pause button,
and the willingness to follow along.
This isn’t abstract art.
It’s like assembling an IKEA shelf — in pencil form.
Step 1: Draw a line.
Step 2: Draw another one.
Step 3: Repeat.
Result: a lifelike portrait or landscape you’ll be proud of.
We’re Rooting for You
Quiet dreamer
You don’t need to learn to draw just to impress others.
You do it to find peace, focus, and confidence —
the kind that stays with you long after you put the pencil down.
Drawing isn’t the goal!
It’s the tool that helps you slow down, breathe deeper, and reconnect with yourself.
When you draw, stress fades.
Your mind quiets.
And something shifts inside you — patience grows, confidence builds, and you start to see beauty in the smallest details.
We’ve seen it happen thousands of times:
People who once said “I’m not talented” now draw calmly, proudly, joyfully —
not just better art, but better versions of themselves.
That’s what Valdor Art is really about.
Not perfection. Not competition.
But a more peaceful, fulfilling life — through drawing.
- Andrea
Join thousands of Quiet Dreamers who are
transforming their artistic journey
"...I’m so happy that my first drawing turned out like this!..." I had wanted to learn to draw for a very long time, and I was happy to find your online course. The videos are fantastic and easy to understand. That’s how I was able to complete my very first drawing. I’m so happy that my first attempt turned out like this, even though I can see what isn’t perfect yet.
– Nicol
Ready to Stop Being a Quiet Dreamer?
This Is Where You Choose How You Want to Learn
Now you’re standing at a simple crossroads.
There are two paths forward. Both lead to realistic drawing.
The only question is how much support you want along the way.
Choose Your Path Below
Do you want personal guidance and fast, confident progress?
Or would you rather move independently at your own pace?
There’s no wrong choice here — only the one that fits you best.
Few weeks - A skill for life - Are you ready?
the apprentice bundle
The Self-Guided Path
Learn How To Do It Alone
Lifetime access to the full Landscape & Portrait Drawing Mastery Program - Value $2062
6+1 courses • 30+ hours • step-by-step lessons covering 5 essential shading techniques to help you master realistic drawing skills
Access to our student community - Value $197
Share your drawings with fellow learners in a private community.
See how others are progressing, exchange ideas, and get inspired by real student artwork.
Ask questions and benefit from collective motivation as you progress through the program.
A supportive learning space to keep you inspired — perfect for independent growth.
Downloadable reference photos with professional tool lists
Theory of Drawing Lecture + PDF - Value: $56
Get a clear understanding of the basics that make any drawing work.
Learn to see like an artist videos- Value: $75
Train your eye to see like an artist with this 3-part negative-space video series — complete with 6 extra portrait references for even more practice..
Normally: $2000+
Today: Only $242!
the maestro bundle
The Mentored Path
We'll guide you step-by-step
EVERYTHING FROM THE APPRENTICE BUNDLE, PLUS:
1-year access to our coaching group - Value $997
Upload unlimited drawings — assignments, personal portraits, or artwork — for personalized feedback in a private group.
Receive clear, constructive reviews and video feedback within 24 hours, 6 days a week.
With Andrea and the Valdor Art mentors guiding you, you’ll improve faster, avoid guesswork, and confidently build skill and expression.
True mentoring — more than feedback, it keeps you motivated and progressing.
Professional Mentoring
The Master bundle's most valuable element is the 12-month mentoring program, designed to ensure you don't just learn techniques — you actually apply them confidently. This isn't about 1-on-1 coaching calls. It's something more accessible, more community-driven — and incredibly effective.
How does it work?
- Upload your drawing to the Inner Circle
- Receive a video review from a mentor within 24 hours, 6 days a week
- Your mentor's video review will be visible to the whole Inner Circle group, just like you can see other students' feedback too.
- Revise and resubmit for additional feedback anytime (feedback is kind, helpful, and non-judgmental)
- Submit unlimited drawings for 12 months—course or personal
- Build both technical skill and artistic confidence
Why Every Aspiring Artist Needs a Mentor
- Learn Smarter, Not HarderOur mentors have been where you are. Skip the guesswork and get clear guidance so you can grow faster and avoid common mistakes.
- Stay Inspired & On TrackEven if your goals aren't fully clear yet, regular support helps you stay motivated and make steady progress with confidence.
- Accelerate Your ProgressMentors trained by top professionals pass on what really works—helping you improve faster with the right feedback at the right time.
- Real Feedback, Real GrowthStruggling with proportions or colors? Our mentors show you exactly how to fix issues so you can break through blocks and level up your skills.
Realistic Eyes Workbook - Value: $47
Realistic Eyes Workbook
This comprehensive 8-page PDF workbook takes you through the complete process of creating strikingly realistic eyes that captivate viewers. Eyes are often called the most expressive part of any portrait, and this focused guide ensures yours will convey genuine emotion and depth.
What's Inside:
- 5 detailed, step-by-step exercises from basic to advanced
- Clear breakdown of eye anatomy and structure
- Specialized techniques for capturing the reflection in the iris
- Methods for creating depth through proper shading
- Secrets to drawing realistic eyelashes and eyebrows
- Troubleshooting guide for common eye drawing mistakes
Realistic Hair Workbook - Value: $47
Realistic Hair Workbook
This detailed 12-page PDF workbook solves one of the most challenging aspects of portrait drawing: creating natural, flowing hair that enhances your entire portrait. No more flat, lifeless strands or overwhelming details.
What's Inside:
- 5 comprehensive hair drawing practice examples
- Progressive exercises that build your confidence with each strand
- Methods for achieving natural movement and flow
- Detailed shading instructions to create volume and dimension
- Highlights and texture techniques that bring hair to life
- Sectioning techniques to break down complex hair patterns into manageable areas
Normally: $3000+
Only: 4 x $120!
4 slots left!!
Personal mentoring is available for a maximum of 15 students per month to ensure top quality.
Limited availability: only 4 Maestro Pack spots left for December
What Happens Next?
Once you choose your bundle, your artistic journey begins immediately:
- INSTANTLY (0 minutes) – You’ll receive an email with your login details
- WITHIN 2 MINUTES – Log in to your personal learning dashboard.
- WITHIN 5 MINUTES – Start your very first lesson and follow the step-by-step guidance.
- WITHIN 5 HOURS – You’ll draw your first lifelike practice portrait
- WITHIN 1 WEEK – Learn to See Like an Artist
- WITHIN 2–4 WEEKS – Landscape Mastery
- WITHIN 5–7 WEEKS – Portrait Mastery
- AFTER 8 WEEKS – You’re ready to draw your loved ones and your favorite memories – confidently and independently
It’s that simple — start creating today!
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Frequently asked questions
Things you need to know to get started with confidence
Not at all! Our courses are designed for complete beginners — even those who have never drawn before. You’ll learn everything step by step, in a clear and structured way that makes realistic drawing achievable for everyone.
Even with just a few hours a week, you’ll start seeing noticeable improvement. Each artwork is designed to be completed in 4–8 hours, and with every drawing, you’ll understand more and feel more confident. Consistency is the key!
We don’t just show what to draw, we teach how to think like an artist. You’ll understand how to see shapes, light, and shadows differently — and once your mind learns this, your hands will follow naturally. That’s why our students succeed even after many failed attempts elsewhere.
Absolutely. You can learn anytime, anywhere, and rewatch the lessons as often as you like. And if you ever get stuck, you can share your drawings in our community and receive feedback from Andrea and the Valdor Art mentors — you’re never alone in this journey.
You’ll only need a few basic tools — simple pencils, erasers, and drawing paper are enough to begin. Each course includes a downloadable materials list, so you’ll always know exactly what to use.
There’s no catch — but the magic won’t happen on its own. You’ll need to put in a little time and energy. Each drawing takes about 4–8 hours to complete, and even if you create just one drawing a month, you’ll see incredible progress. The real magic lies in the small, consistent steps — that’s where your transformation happens.
Because it’s priced to keep you motivated — high enough to commit, but low enough to be accessible. We don’t want price to stop you from discovering what you’re capable of. This way, you invest in yourself — We want you to use it, not just buy it.
Yes, absolutely — and you can even keep the materials. If it doesn’t work for you, we don’t want to keep your money. The risk is ours — the progress is yours.
