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Learn to draw the way the masters did. And enjoy it.

We went back to how artists really trained in 19th-century Paris (the history, not the myths) and kept the parts that work. The result is one structured course that takes you from copying-and-hoping to actually understanding how drawing works.

Taught by Jake Taplin (@JakeDontDraw · 500K+ on YouTube) and Ramon Hurtado (taught at DreamWorks, Riot Games, Émile Cohl Atelier).

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A 19th-century academic portrait study

Everyone can learn to draw.

Anyone can learn to draw, just like we all learn how to write. The artists we admire were once students too. They learned through practical exercises, simple materials, and the freedom to experiment. Enjoying the work was part of the education.

We believe drawing can become a natural way to express your ideas. Halftone Studio brings that approach into the present, with clear teaching and plenty of room to play.

How great artists actually learned to draw →
Robert Salles cast drawing, 1890

Free Resources

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Draw from the same classical sculptures the masters studied, plus high-resolution drawings and paintings from the 19th century. Free to browse and download, with no account needed.

Everything You Need to Know About Drawing

Whether you've never held a pencil or you're coming back to the basics, we'll walk you through it step by step, from your first lines to a finished portrait you're proud of.

Lessons
35+
Teaching
21+ hours
Modules
4
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Watch our students grow.

Jacob L — before
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Jacob L — after
After
Jacob L · a year and a half
Krista Anne — before
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Krista Anne — after
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Krista Anne · One year
Emily — before
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Emily — after
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Emily · 9 months apart
“Jake and Ramon’s teaching has been so instrumental in my art education as a “self-taught” artist. The skill they’ve helped me develop has opened new doors for me, whether it’s the ability to satisfy commissions or even compete in art competitions. Art has become my passion, and I honestly don’t believe I would have came to such a heading without them.”
Jacob L · jacobldraws.vercel.app

Meet your teachers.

Jake Taplin

Jake Taplin

Artist and creator of JakeDontDraw. Jake shares the practical lessons and art history behind learning to draw.

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Ramon Hurtado

Ramon Hurtado

Artist and teacher who has taught at DreamWorks, Riot Games, and Émile Cohl Atelier.

Meet Ramon →
Preview of the Complete Portrait Drawing Guide

Get the free Portrait Drawing Guide.

A short, practical PDF on turning a reference into a drawing that actually looks alive, plus the occasional mail from halftone studio: art history, new free resources, and new courses.

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