Shade In Graphite & Charcoal
Like A Pro

Taught by: Chris Legaspi

$57 - Full Course

Do you dream of...

...using shading techniques in your drawings that you see pro illustrators and fine artists use so effortlessly?

This course teaches you how to shade portraits & figures in graphite and charcoal using proven materials and techniques.

The Results

Meet Your Instructor

Chris Legaspi

Chris is a figurative artist, author, and educator with over 20 years of professional experience in classical drawing and painting.

He trained in Los Angeles under some of America's most respected realist painters — including Steve Huston and Nathan Fowkes — and has worked with clients like Disney, Marvel, Netflix, and Warner Bros. on major Hollywood productions.

He’s the author of two internationally published art books, now translated into seven languages.

What You Get

🎥 Shading Masterclass

7 Value Packed Modules (4h+ of high-res video content):

Module 1: Introduction to Portrait Shading

Module 2: Secrets to Shading Success

Module 3: Charcoal Shading Techniques & Demo

Module 4: Graphite Shading Techniques & Demo

Module 5: Intro to Figure Shading

Module 6: Designing Shadow Shapes

Module 7: Mass Drawing in Charcoal

→ Exercises and references included

→ 10-15min digestible lessons for daily learning

→ Feedback on your drawings

→ Access to all future updates of the course

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Best Value

Shading Masterclass

Shade in Graphite an Charcoal like a Pro


$57
  • ✓ Shading Masterclass (4h+ of video content)
  • ✓ All Exercises & Workbooks
  • ✓ Lifetime Access to All Updates
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If there's one teacher to learn shading from, it's Chris! Every single drawing he makes shows off his incredible shading skills. And he teaches them equally well.
Natasza Felix
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What Students Are Saying.

Bryan Pitt
Bryan Pitt Artist, Colorado
'Chris is an excellent draftsman and teacher. He was able to simplify complicated topics into clear, understandable and easy to repeat methods. I struggled before with how to look at the figure and break it into simple forms and Chris's class helped me tremendously. Highly recommended!'
Masterclass Student
Alix Koochaki
Alix Koochaki Fine Artist, LA
'The language and explanation of the technical side of what’s happening makes everything come to life. It is helping tremendously grasp complex ideas in a practical artistic way.'
Masterclass Student
Keith Cunningham
Keith Cunningham Artist, London
'I very much appreciate Chris’ tuition. He distills out the essential knowledge and seeing it demonstrated live really helps to reinforce and clarify the process. The homework critiques are extremely useful to move you forward. Highly recommended.'
Masterclass Student
Lyn Morrisey Fine Artist, Canada
'Thanks Chris for the excellent class. I am a watercolour artist and I wanted to learn how to do portraits. I have learned a tremendous amount from these lessons. I understand the construction process now. Once again thank you.'
Masterclass Student
JM
Jonathan Musso Art Student
'Thanks Chris. Yes, your approach to breaking things down into simple, repeatable steps, really demystifies the process!'
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Othell Flowers
Othell Flowers Professional Artist
'Thank you for the guidance. I am definitely much better than when I started.'
Masterclass Student
Mike Yeh
Mike Yeh Systems Engineer
'Chris has shown me that I can take my skills to the next level.'
Masterclass Student
Sarah Locke-Mountin
Sarah Locke-Mountin Artist, New York
‘I am loving your class! Thanks for all the great tips and clear instructions.’
Masterclass Student

How It Works.

01 Join Today - Get instant life-time access to the course

02 Start Learning - Follow the structured system at your own pace

03 Get Feedback - Submit drawings, get personal guidance, improve fast

How This Course is Different.

  • Chris teaches you drawing techniques you can use TODAY and immediately make your figure drawings more life like.

  • You thought you knew what drawing was all about? After taking this course with Chris you will be mind-blown by drawing and motivated to draw more.

  • Chris is a master at distilling techniques down into small, digestible, fun exercises you can practice to get better. Each module ends with specific exercises you can do to got visible improvements in your drawings.

  • This is the last course on drawing figures with realism you’ll ever need. Chris teaches you all the techniques you need to know, in the right sequence, without overwhelming you.

  • Submit your homework drawings and get feedback, plus clear guidance on which skills to focus on.

Frequently Asked Questions.

I barely have 20 minutes a week - is this realistic for me?

Absolutely. Each lesson is designed to take less than 20 minutes and gives you clear, noticeable improvement. With the structured approach, you’ll make more progress in those 20 minutes than most people do in hours of random practice. Everything is self-paced, so you can move through the course at a speed that fits your schedule.

I’m a complete beginner, is this for me?

Perfect! The Shading Masterclass is designed for complete beginners and builds your skills step-by-step. It starts with basic shading techqniques and gradually moves to more advanced techniques.

Does this course use digital or traditional media?

The Shading Masterclass focuses specifically on shading in graphite and charcoal. All demonstrations are done in graphite and charcoal.

Is this a self-paced video course?

Yes, this is a self-paced video course. With your purchase you get lifetime access, and can re-watch the course as much as you need to.

What makes this different from other drawing courses I've seen?

Most courses throw everything at you at once or teach random techniques without a clear plan. This Masterclass gives you focused lessons on how to shade like a pro in graphite and charcoal.

Is there a money-back guarantee?

If you are unhappy for any reason let us know and we refund you now questions asked.

Is my payment information secure?

Yes, completely. All payments go through Teachable, one of the largest online course platforms, using trusted processors like Stripe and PayPal to keep your information safe.

What materials do I need to get started?

Just a pencil and a common paper tissue is all you need to start. All other materials you can buy later.

How long until I see real improvement in my drawings?

Some exercises show results in a single 10-minute session. Most students see real changes within 1-2 weeks of starting the course.