Hear the Painting Breathe!
Procreate Impasto Fundamentals
Impasto isn't some baffling magic trick. Master the right concepts and impasto becomes the key to switching freely between art styles. Beginner-friendly, 10 weeks of in-person instruction that take you from geometric forms to gorgeous facial features—say goodbye to muddy colors and paint with clean, luminous clarity.
- Starts 2026/7/12, Sundays 4:15–6:45 PM (10 sessions total)
- Neihu classroom, Taipei—near Dahu Park MRT Station
- In-person feedback and live demos from the instructor
- Bring your own iPad + Apple Pencil + Procreate
Turn impasto into a painting system that switches between any art style
Impasto isn't mysticism. This in-person class breaks down every step and guides you through it live, so beginners and stuck artists alike find their breakthrough:
A Painless Start
From navigating the interface to using dedicated brushes, we'll get you comfortable with Procreate painlessly—so even beginners can dive in with confidence.
Build a Solid Line-Art Foundation
By understanding character skeletons, we avoid falling apart on the framework before we even start coloring!
Unlock Diverse Styles
Turn impasto concepts into an all-purpose painting system—switching freely between art styles is no problem!
In-Person Artwork Feedback
Your blind spots are the hardest to spot yourself! The instructor reviews your work in person and demonstrates solutions live, tackling your painting problems head-on.
"Why does my skin always look like it's coated in a layer of gray, and the whole piece gets muddier the more I layer?"
- ✕Colors turn muddy the moment you layer, leaving the piece murky with no clean, luminous clarity
- ✕What comes out is a "plastic doll," not a character with a sense of air and life
- ✕Painting figures is fine, but every background you attempt gets ruined—so you keep dodging scenes
The problem isn't that you aren't trying hard enough—it's that you're missing a light-and-shadow logic that breathes.
This in-person class makes complex impasto concepts systematic and step-by-step, progressing from portraits, chibi and scenes to breaking down figures—plus live, in-person feedback from the instructor—to help you shatter the "muddy curse" for good.
Who Is This Class For?
This course suits the following groups—whether you're a beginner or stuck at a plateau, you'll find your breakthrough.
Wants coloring to
stop being a struggle
Wants to paint characters
not plastic dolls
Just bought an iPad
digital painting beginner
Needs the instructor to
point out blind spots live
Course Syllabus
Through practice across different subjects, you'll build a solid digital painting foundation fast while enjoying the process. Go from "muddier with every layer" to a "luminous sense of air."
CH 01Getting to Know Procreate from Scratch
Week 1–2 · Start with the familiar "portrait"
Is the first stroke the hardest? Let's start with the portrait we know best! We'll get you comfortable with the Procreate interface and essential brushes painlessly, cover the principles of flattering portrait proportions, and use simple shapes to build correct concepts of "light and shadow" and "light source"—so you sidestep the muddy-layering trap from the very first stroke.
- InterfaceGet comfortable with the Procreate interface and essential brushes—painlessly
- ProportionThe principles of flattering portrait proportions
- Light & ShadowUse simple shapes to build light-source and light/shadow concepts
CH 02Charming Chibi Characters
Week 3–5 · Focus on "color logic"
Set complex anatomy aside for now and use popular chibi characters to focus on "color logic"! We'll teach you how to pick clean, luminous base colors and master the golden ratio of character design, laying the most solid foundation for advanced impasto later on.
- Base ColorsPick clean, luminous base colors
- ColorBuild color logic efficiently
- ProportionMaster the golden ratio of character design
CH 03Landscapes at Their Finest: Intro to Scenes
Week 6–7 · Paint backgrounds full of air
"Painting figures is fine, but backgrounds get ruined?" Don't worry! This unit skips rigid perspective—using simple cloud-and-sky examples, you'll learn to guide the viewer's eye with light and shadow and paint luminous, airy backgrounds so you never dodge scenes again.
- No Perspective NeededGuide the viewer's eye with light and shadow instead of rigid perspective
- Clouds & SkyPractice a luminous sense of air with simple examples
CH 04Breaking Down Impasto Figures
Week 8–10 · Break the "muddy curse"
Why does your skin always look like it's coated in gray? After building a solid foundation in the earlier weeks, it's time for the core main event! The instructor breaks down figure-impasto techniques step by step—from layering base colors and achieving luminous skin tones to precisely rendering three-dimensional facial features—guiding you to command an ethereal impasto style.
- Base Color LayeringThe correct impasto color-layering order
- Luminous Skin TonesSolve the muddy, gray look of skin
- Dimensional FeaturesPrecisely render three-dimensional facial features
Prerequisites
We suggest starting with this foundation course first — the rest will come much easier:
Procreate Impasto Basics: In-Person Class for BeginnersRecommended firstFinished this course? Here's your next step
Based on the skills you'll have built, this is the smoothest path forward.
Next, place your characters in a scene — that's when the picture feels complete.
Portfolio ready? Learn how to land your first commission.
What Makes This Class Special
More than 10 weeks of class—it's your trusted teammate on your art journey.
Class Demo Recordings & Handouts
Worried you'll forget once you get home from an in-person class? We provide recordings of the instructor's in-class demos plus key notes, so you can replay them at your own pace and never miss a single light-and-shadow detail.
Exclusive Discord Student Community
You're not alone on this journey! Our exclusive group lets you ask questions and share assignments anytime. Stuck while practicing during the week? No need to wait for next class—just ask in the group, where the instructor and classmates help you clear the level together.
"Digital Painting Clinic" VIP Discount
Want to keep leveling up after the 10 weeks? All students enjoy an exclusive 10% off the "Digital Painting Clinic." Whenever you hit a snag on future client work or want to deeply polish a personal piece, you get priority booking for one-on-one guidance from the instructor.
Wei Chang
"Painting shouldn't mean blindly piling on colors. Master the right light-and-shadow logic and every stroke can render an airiness that breathes."
With over 10 years of hands-on industry experience, Wei specializes in semi-realistic impasto and crafting distinctive light-and-shadow atmospheres. He works across gaming and international publishing, and brings more than 7 years of solid teaching experience. Having watched countless students struggle with "muddy colors," he's dedicated to making complex painting concepts systematic and step-by-step—using the clearest logic to help you build the most efficient coloring mindset.
FAQ
Can complete beginners take this class?
Absolutely! This class is designed precisely to solve "beginner disorientation" and "experienced-artist plateaus." In week one, we start from the most basic Procreate interface and essential brushes, guiding you step by step to build correct light-and-shadow concepts—so you can get started with zero pressure.
Do I need any special software or equipment for the class?
Yes! Since this is a hands-on in-person class, please be sure to bring your own iPad and Apple Pencil, and download and install the Procreate app beforehand. A friendly reminder—don't forget to fully charge your iPad before class!
If I have questions during class, can I ask the instructor?
Of course! That's the greatest value of an in-person class. During class, the instructor personally walks around, reviews your work, and points out your blind spots directly. After class, we also have an exclusive Discord student community—ask anytime you're stuck, and both the instructor and classmates will be your trusted teammates.
What if something comes up and I miss a week? How do I make it up?
Don't worry about falling behind! If you really need to miss a class, we provide that session's "key demo recording" or "complete handout materials." You can review after class, submit assignments and ask questions in the exclusive group—so you'll never become a course orphan.
Where are the classes held? Is there a live online option?
This is a 10-week in-person course held in Neihu District, Taipei. To guarantee the highest teaching quality of "in-person feedback from the instructor," we currently do not offer live online streaming.
What payment options are available?
We support credit card in full and ATM transfer. To ease the burden, we also offer credit card installments up to 12 months and "Zingala interest-free installments"—from just $1,125 a month—so you can upgrade your painting skills painlessly.
2026 Summer In-Person Digital Painting Class · Hear the Painting Breathe! Procreate Impasto Fundamentals
- 10-week Procreate impasto fundamentals in-person class
- Say goodbye to "muddier with every stroke" and master airy light and shadow
- In-person artwork feedback and live demos from the instructor
- Class demo recordings + handouts + Discord student community
- Enjoy 10% VIP discount on the Digital Painting Clinic after completion