COURSES & GUIDES
Free PDF guides to download. Video courses are on the way. Distilling years of academic draughtsmanship into practical, step-by-step instruction.
Core tonal values, pencil control, blending & edge hierarchy
Curriculum Highlights
Planes of the head, bone landmarks & hyper-realistic skin textures
Curriculum Highlights
Coming soon · private access
Creating deep, reflection-free matte blacks and luminous highlights.
Capturing soul, age character, wrinkles, and authentic moisture.
Gold-thread Netela borders, royal kabas, and velvet textures.
ACADEMIC RIGOR
Realism is not a magic gift; it is a systematic habit of seeing truth. By understanding the direction of light, the anatomy underlying flesh, and the physical properties of carbon on cotton, any disciplined artist can achieve profound depth.
These guides are provided freely to support the flourishing of contemporary Ethiopian draughtsmanship and artists worldwide.
Recommended Materials
For best results while following these guides, use the exact materials Hamarich uses in the Addis Ababa studio:
Explore Studio Materials→COMMISSION A WORK
Every commission begins with a conversation about who the portrait is for, the stories behind it, and the medium that will bring it to life.