For a long time, I was stuck. Painting felt like a lot of guessing, even when I pushed the "rendering" or added more "detail."

Things really changed when I began to understand a few key things that made all the difference: using value for clarity, focusing on designing shapes and readability (hand in hand with composition, in my opinion). And once I truly grasped edges, everything finally came together.

This course is built around those core ideas. No fluff, just what actually helped me improve the most.

Inside, I cover:
• How to design clear, intentional shapes that actually hold the image together
• How to simplify values and lighting so your work feels readable and confident
• How to make color choices that serve the image instead of weakening it
• How to use edges deliberately to control focus and bring the whole thing to life

It’s available for $197, you can go through it at your own pace.
You can find it here: https://yuming-li.mykajabi.com/

If you’ve been stuck in that frustrating phase, this can help things finally click.