A 9-day guided drawing challenge to level-up your drawing skills, break through creative block, and develop your signature drawing style (even if you're a beginner)
Join hundreds of artists already filling their portfolio with beautiful portraits in this fun drawing challenge & mini-masterclass!
✅ Guided Lessons
✅ Tutorials & Feedback
✅ Daily Accountability
✅ Guided Lessons
✅ Living Drawing Sessions
✅ Daily Accountability
Feb 23rd at Midnight PT
Feb 23rd at Midnight PT
Constantly comparing your work to other artists?
Feeling like your portraits lack a consistent, recognizable style?
Struggling to make work that feels uniquely "yours"?
Overthinking every artistic decision because you're unsure of your creative voice?
Bouncing between different styles without finding one that truly fits?
You're not alone 💕
Many artists struggle with finding their unique signature style – but it doesn't have to be that way!
...and fill your portfolio with FOUR gorgeous portraits that feel authentically YOU! ✨
Through daily guided video lessons and prompts, you'll learn to:
✅ Trust your creative instincts and develop a style that feels natural
✅ Move beyond copying others to finding authentic inspiration
✅ Create portraits that are instantly recognizable as YOUR work
✅ Build a cohesive portfolio that showcases your unique artistic voice
✅ Break free from overthinking and create with confidence
And most importantly, have a ton of fun!
Ready to join an amazing community of artists all cheering each other on? Join the challenge today and let’s create something awesome together! ✨
Rebecca Houghton
I have a Masters Degree in illustration and I can honestly say I have learnt more from Charly than I did at Uni!
Chescka
I can honestly say Charly has been one of my biggest inspirations in my illustration journey!
Daksha Giri
Charly has some really good techniques up her sleeve! She’s an awesome teacher. Also I love hearing her sweet voice :)
For years, I was stuck in the endless cycle of copying other artists and feeling frustrated that my work didn't stand out. I'd scroll through Instagram, seeing all these amazing artists with their recognisable styles, and think "Why can't I find MY thing?"
I must have drawn hundreds of illustrations, trying different techniques... until I found something that changed everything:
The power of focused challenges.
Instead of trying to force a style, I started setting myself mini challenges with specific constraints. And something magical happened – my style started to emerge on its own:
I found myself more confident picking colours
My lines naturally flowed in certain ways
Little decorative touches appeared without thinking
Certain ways of drawing features just felt "right"
That's when I realized: your style isn't something you need to invent. It's already within you, in all these little choices you make each time you draw. You just need the right environment for it to evolve. And that’s what Portrait Party is all about! ✨
I've taken my method of focused challenges – and turned it into a clear, structured blueprint for you!
Together with a community of lovely artists, you’ll:
Get crystal clear on how you want your art to look and feel
Use fun creative prompts that bring out your creative voice
Learn exactly what makes your favorite pieces work (and why!)
Spot the unique touches that keep showing up in your art
Create portraits that look like they belong together (and like they were made by YOU!)
Through carefully designed prompts and exercises, we'll help your natural style emerge. No more waiting and hoping it'll "just happen" – we'll actively uncover your creative voice together!
Each day for 9 days, you'll receive:
A short, inspiring video lesson
Clear action steps to take
Creative prompts to guide your portraits
Style-building exercises
Access to our supportive community
All lessons are bite-sized and designed to fit into your busy schedule, while still making real progress every day.
Plus, you get 12 months of access to all materials, so you can revisit any lesson or prompt whenever you need a style refresh! ✨
Over 9 transformative days, you'll get daily assignments and video lessons designed to help you uncover and develop your unique style by working on a cohesive collection of four stylized portraits
Here's your journey 👇
Stage 1: Research & Style Discovery
Say goodbye to creative block, and discover what naturally draws you in! We'll explore your style and gather inspiration that speaks to YOUR unique vision – no more copying others or feeling lost!
Stage 2: Sketching & Ideation
Time to develop sketching techniques that feel natural to YOU. I'll help you get the ideas out of your head and onto your canvas, and show you how to craft unique concepts that feel authentic and original.
Stage 3: Your Signature Colour Palette
Struggle to pick your own colours (without having to use the color-picker)? I’ll help you create gorgeous colour palettes that make your work instantly recognizable, and show you how to make your illustrations work beautifully together as a collection 😍
Stage 4: Style Integration & Refinement
Now for the fun part—bringing it all together! You'll learn how to develop your style through decorative details and textures, creating four striking portraits that you just can't wait to show off!
All videos are pre-recorded, so you can fit them into your own schedule.
If for any reason you miss a day, don't worry - you get 12 months access to all lessons so you can catch up in your own time!
🔒 Day 1: Style-building exercises: designing decorative elements for your portraits
🔒 Day 2: Gather inspiration that speaks to YOUR artistic vision and style
🔒 Day 3: Practice sketching techniques that feel natural and develop your unique concepts
🔒 Day 4: Create colour palettes & thumbnails that work harmoniously as a collection
🔒 Day 5: Create first final portrait
🔒 Day 6: Create second final portrait
🔒 Day 7: Create third final portrait
🔒 Day 8: Create fourth final portrait
🔒 Day 9: Feedback & Critiques From Charly!
Learn how to draw beautiful decorative elements to take your portraits to the next level
Share your progress, ask questions, and get feedback from both me and other talented artists in the community! We’ll all be going through the challenge together, so it’s the perfect chance to connect, stay motivated, and support one another along the way. There's nothing like having a community to inspire you and keep you on track!
To get those creative juices flowing with exclusive colour palettes, fresh prompts and brand new DTIYS every month!
❌ Staring at a blank canvas because you don’t know what to draw
❌ Abandoning your portraits half way through
❌ Feeling overwhelmed or stuck in a creative rut
✅ Wrist cramps because you can’t stop drawing all your new & exciting ideas!
✅ 4 beautiful, finished portraits you just can’t wait to show off!
✅ A clear, easy path to drawing portraits with confidence!
This drawing challenge will be especially helpful if ANY of the following apply:
⭐ You love digital portraits but wish you were better at drawing them yourself
⭐ You want to develop a signature style that clients & fans will recognize, that feels uniquely YOU
⭐ You struggle to pick your own signature colour palettes
⭐ You're ready to move beyond technical skills to finding your creative voice
⭐ You want to attract potential licensing partners or get some drawing commissions (either full-time or just on the side)
⭐ You struggle with creative block and need a little help finding extra inspiration
⭐ You're looking to connect with other artists and get a little extra accountability
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Hi, I'm Charly! Over my 10+ years as a professional illustrator, I've helped thousands of artists discover their unique creative voice. My own journey to finding my signature style took years of trial and error – but I've distilled those lessons into a clear, guided process to help you find yours much faster.
My illustrations have been featured on book covers, puzzles, magazines, art prints, and greeting cards worldwide. But more importantly, they're instantly recognizable as "mine." I'd love to help you develop work that's unmistakably YOURS too! ✨
Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with many amazing clients! My portraits have been commissioned for all sorts of different products, including:
Book Covers
Puzzles
Magazines
Art Prints
Greeting Cards
...And more!
And now I’d love to see you thrive & succeed on your journey as an illustrator 🥰
Still Have Questions? I've Got Answers!
Absolutely, in fact I really want to encourage you to use these challenges to experiment with different mediums!
This class is less about technical skills, and more about the creative skills of ideation, experimentation, and finding your authentic voice and style.
Don't worry lovely - I've got you covered! While the challenge runs live for 9 days, you get 12 WHOLE MONTHS of access to all the video lessons and materials 🙌
That means you can:
⭐️ Catch up whenever it suits you
⭐️ Revisit lessons as often as you like
⭐️ Work through the material at your own pace
⭐️ Fit it around your busy schedule 💪🏻
The live challenge is going to be super fun (nothing beats creating together!), but there's absolutely no pressure to keep up. This is about enjoying the process and creating portraits you love!
Nope! All lessons are prerecorded, so you can watch them anytime that suits you—whether it’s over your morning coffee or after the kids are asleep!
There will be one live call towards the end of the month where I give feedback on some of your portraits, but this will be recorded for anyone who can’t show up to this live 🙂
We also have an amazing community where you can share your progress, connect with other artists, and get feedback whenever you like. Think of it as a cozy creative hangout that’s open 24/7! 💕
You get access to the videos and course material for 12 months. So even if you're busy during the week of the challenge, you'll have plenty of time to catch up with everything! 🙂
They serve different (but complementary!) purposes in your artistic journey!
My courses focus on the "how" of illustration - the technical skills and step-by-step techniques needed to draw confidently. That's why they've helped over 100,000 students master the fundamentals of digital art!
Portrait Party, on the other hand, is all about the "you" in your artwork. This challenge focuses on discovering and developing your unique artistic voice and style. It's less about "here's how to draw a nose" and more about "let's uncover how to draw portraits that are distinctively yours."
Think of it this way: my courses give you the artistic tools, while Portrait Party helps you discover how to use those tools to find your signature style.
They work beautifully together - which is why Portrait Party students get access to an exclusive discount on my technical courses afterwards, so you can continue to develop your newfound artistic voice! ✨
I’ve put a LOT of work into making sure I create a fun and super-valuable experience for everyone, so I really think you’re going to love it 😘
Still, I believe in ethical business and I would never want to take your money if you aren’t 100% happy with what you get. That’s why I’ve got you covered with my risk-free money-back guarantee. If you’ve gone through the challenge but feel you didn’t get your moneys worth, just shoot me an email within 30 days of purchase and I’ll be happy to give you a full refund! So give it your all, and if you’re still not satisfied, I’ll be here to help 💕
Absolutely - All levels are welcome! We grow best when we’re creating together! This is all about building up a good drawing habit. You’ll be in a safe place, supported by other artists in the community. And of course I’ll be there to help guide you every step of the way 😘
Holla at me at [email protected] and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can!
Rebecca Houghton
Hi Charly!! I just fell in love with character drawing because of you and your classes!! Thank you sooo much.
Chescka
Charly is such an incredible teacher. I love the flow of her lessons and the clarity of her instruction.
Daksha Giri
Charly's classes are awesome. She breaks down complex things into small, manageable (and enjoyable!) steps
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