@chrisfornatropaintcoach: Stop jumping straight into the eyes, nose, and mouth when painting portraits. I used to do this every time and always ended up with faces that felt off, repainting features over and over trying to fix them. The biggest shift for me was learning to think like a sculptor instead of a detail painter. By shaping the entire form of the head first and focusing on structure, planes, and big shapes, everything started to fall into place naturally. Once the foundation is right, the features become easier, brushwork feels more intentional, and portraits look stronger overall. It might feel uncomfortable at first, but this one mindset change can completely level up your work. #portraitpainting #artisttips #paintingprocess #artgrowth #learnart