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Transform How You Paint Heads Forever

It's time to stop being intimidated with portraits. This course gives you a clear, practical approach in learning to paint the head with 7.5 hours of learning materials: form, proportion, anatomy, and more! Marco explains these elements for practical drawing and painting, then demonstrates how to use color and light to simplify and elevate your portraits.

Join thousands of artists who learned to simplify the planes of the head and brought their portraits to life. Includes Marco’s custom digital brush pack.

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Struggling to Paint Heads with Form and Structure?

  • You can’t get the proportions or angles to feel right

  • Your portraits look stiff, flat, or distorted

  • Lighting and rendering feel confusing once you start painting the head

  • You’ve tried painting from references, but it never looks believable

  • You’re tired of watching too many tutorials that never click

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Learn the Planes of the Human Head - Right Here!

Ready to paint portraits that turn heads? Understanding & Painting the Head by Marco Bucci breaks it down step by step. Learn how to simplify form, nail proportions, and use light and color to bring your portraits to life. With his expert guidance, you’ll replace confusion with clarity and paint heads that truly work.

Introduction FREE PREVIEW
Brush Pack
The Brow FREE PREVIEW
Cheek Area
The Jaw
The Chin
Underside
The Nose
The Mouth
The Ear
The Eye
Assembly
Value Control
Asaro Head Value Study
Adding Color
Hard vs. Soft Light
Caricature and Planes
Caricature Sketch in Watercolor Part 1
Caricature Sketch in Watercolor Part 2
Study Advice

By the End of This Course, You'll Be Able To:

01

Bring Portraits to Life

Use lighting and shadow to create depth, mood, and personality in your portraits.

02

Paint Heads from Any Angle

Confidently construct and render the head in motion, from subtle turns to dramatic perspectives.

03

See the Head Like an Artist

Understand planes, structure, and proportions so every head you paint feels solid and believable.

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What Artists Are Saying

Hear from artists who've transformed their skills

"I was so lost on how to draw portraits and people from different ethnicities and genders before taking this course. Marco is a genius instructor, he breaks down the structure of the head in a simple way that everyone can grasp; no matter where your skill levels at. This knowledge can be applied in drawing every face you see or try to design. After taking this course and applying the knowledge of each lesson with practice and taking notes, my confidence in drawing portraits and designing faces has vastly improved.

I highly recommend this course to all artists of different skill levels and professions. "
Hadeel J.
Artist
"Marco Bucci's course on the planes of the head improved my head paintings significantly... This course is head and shoulders (no pun intended!) above all of my previous studies. I stopped the video after each section of this course and copied Marco's demo, then tried to draw that part without looking at any reference before moving on to the next section. Now I'm going to watch the course again to catch what I missed the first time ;-).

This course is well worth the very affordable price."
Paula O.
Artist
"Just one word: PERFECT… As always with Marco"
Rudy L.
Artist
"Excellent course! Great instruction and well put together videos. Marco is awesome at explaining things in ways that are easy to understand. Once you see the planes, you can't unsee. As someone mainly using traditional media I found it extremely helpful to my seeing abilities.

Next step: put the time in to etch this newfound way of seeing deeper into the visual memory.

Thanks so much, Marco!"
Julianne S.
Artist
"I've watched tons of courses and tutorials on the subject, and this is the first time everything has clicked immediately with such clarity and simplicity! Marco's extraordinary and unconventional teaching style makes each lesson digestible and captivating. You want to do the exercises, you want to learn once you listen to him, it's so inspiring. The heart, the kindness, the precision in which he shares with his beautiful talent is incredible. I'm not particularly technical or academic, I was searching for someone to help me understand the basics on my own path and time, he is the Master! Thanks to his lessons now it all fits in..."
Elma B.
Artist
"Completing this course made me realized how much mistakes I did when drawing head/faces without even realizing it. Hopefully I'll stop making uncanny valley faces after this."
Rihaf F.
Artist
"Marco goes in depth into the proportions and planes of the head, demonstrating how you can contruct a drawing focusing on developing a realistic and detailed drawing of the head."
James S.
Artist
"Excellent course! Great instruction and well put together videos. Marco is awesome at explaining things in ways that are easy to understand. Once you see the planes, you can't unsee. As someone mainly using traditional media I found it extremely helpful to my seeing abilities.

Next step: put the time in to etch this newfound way of seeing deeper into the visual memory.

Thanks so much, Marco!"
Julianne S.
Artist

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About Marco Bucci

I'm Marco Bucci, a professional concept artist and illustrator with over 15 years of experience in the entertainment industry. I've worked with major studios including Disney, Dreamworks, and various game development companies.

My passion lies in teaching artists the fundamental principles that make great art. Through my courses and community, I've helped over 25,000 students worldwide develop their skills and pursue their artistic dreams.

Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your technique, my structured approach to teaching art fundamentals will help you see dramatic improvements in your work.

Marco Bucci - Professional concept artist and illustrator

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Is this suitable for complete beginners?

    Of course! But if you’re interested in warming up to my instruction, I think the best place to begin is at my YouTube Channel. I have many short lessons there covering a whole slew of important art fundamentals.

  • What supplies / software do you recommend?

    There are no absolute requirements, but I do recommend having a tablet (a product like Wacom or Huion, for example) as well as a digital painting application.

    For traditional media, any brand of watercolors and gouache will work, though do not recommend student-grade paints. I use brands like Winsor&Newton, Holbein, and Daniel Smith. I also recommend using at least 140lb paper, as anything thinner will not be able to survive multiple washes.

  • How long do I have access?

    You get lifetime access to all courses and materials, including any future updates.

  • Is there a money-back guarantee?

    Yes! We offer a 15-day money-back guarantee if you're not completely satisfied.

  • Can I add a course certificate to my LinkedIn or resume?

    Yes! You will receive a Completion Certificate at the end of each course.

  • Do you sell your brushes?

    You bet! Check out the Brush Pack section.

  • Do you offer one-on-one mentorships or critiques?

    I do! You can learn more and book directly here.

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