PRIVATE ONE-TO-ONE PORTRAIT DRAWING · PERTH, WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Learn to draw someone you love.
A private, one-to-one portrait day: four hours with artist Anqi at your own table. No class, no group. Made for complete beginners. Send Anqi your favourite photos of a person or pet who matters to you, and finish an A4 pencil portrait you drew yourself, ready to frame.
A$2,000 · Private personal lesson · All drawing materials included
IS THIS YOU?
Made for people who never thought they could draw.
- You love art, but you've never believed you could draw.
- You want to make something personal, not buy another thing.
- You'd rather learn privately, one-to-one, than in a room of strangers.
HOW THE DAY WORKS
Four hours, one finished portrait.
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Before your day
After booking, email Anqi at least five photos you love. She chooses the one that will work best, crops it and prints it ready for you.
- 1
Hour one
Get to know each other, then start with composition and construction sketches.
- 2
Hour two
Basic construction and shading, step by step.
- 3
Hour three
Rendering: building tone, texture and likeness.
- 4
Hour four
Finishing and polishing techniques, until your portrait is done.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Everything taken care of.
- A private, one-to-one experience: four hours, just you and Anqi
- Anqi comes to you, anywhere from Mandurah to Alkimos
- Your reference photo chosen, cropped and printed before the day
- All drawing materials
- Your finished A4 pencil portrait, in a protective sleeve, ready to frame or give
MEET YOUR ARTIST
Your artist and guide.
Hi, I'm Anqi (pronounced An-chee). I'm an artist and illustrator in Perth, Western Australia, and I've been teaching since 2016. I'm a Senior Lecturer in Graphic Design at SAE Institute, I hold a Master's in Interactive and Visual Design from QUT, and I'm a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
For more than 15 years I've drawn people and animals, from book covers to pet portraits. My portrait days are completely private and one-to-one: just you and me, at your own table, going at your pace. I'd love to help you draw someone you love.
Three-time WAnimate 3|thirty winner with my team (2018-2020) · Twitch ANZ Showcase 2022
ANGIE'S WORK
Made by hand.
All of these are Anqi's own work, not client results. Swipe each row and tap any image to see it larger. More on Instagram
People
Portraits by Anqi.
Pets
Pet portraits Anqi has made for clients.
Life drawing
Fine art figure studies by Anqi.
Murals
Large-scale work across Perth.
Anqi at work
Drawing, painting and exhibiting.
BOOK YOUR DAY
A$2,000 for the day.
Anqi confirms every booking personally, usually the same day. If she can't come to you, choose another date or get a full refund.
Book your portrait dayWant to finish a painting? Book four sessions for A$7,000 and save A$1,000 on four separate days. Painting materials are included. You pay A$2,000 for session one, then choose within 48 hours whether to continue.
PREFER TO TALK FIRST?
A short call with Anqi.
Leave your name and number and Anqi will call you for about 15 minutes, as soon as she can.
GIVE IT AS A GIFT
Give your drawing as a gift.
Your finished A4 portrait goes home in a protective sleeve, ready to frame. A portrait drawn by your own hand is a gift nobody else could give.
Or give the whole experience: portrait day gift certificates.
Framed portraits by Anqi.
QUESTIONS
Good to know.
I've never drawn before. Is this really for me?
Yes. The day is made for complete beginners. Anqi demonstrates each step on her own sheet beside you, so you always know what to do next.
Will it look like them?
Anqi plans the day so you finish your portrait, and she may add a few guiding marks to help you along. How close the likeness gets depends on the photo and where you're starting from, which is why Anqi chooses your reference with you before the day.
What photos do I need?
At least five photos of the person or pet, emailed no later than five days before your session. Clear eyes, soft light from one side and the face filling most of the picture work best. Anqi picks the best one and prints it for you.
Can I draw my pet, a child, or someone who has passed?
Yes, all of them. Anqi will work gently with whatever photos you have.
What do I need at home?
A table, a chair each, good light and a quiet four hours. Anqi brings everything else. If home doesn't suit, a private studio can be arranged for A$500 extra.
Where does Anqi travel?
Anywhere from Mandurah to Alkimos, within about an hour of the Perth CBD.
Can I change my date?
Yes. One date change is free with at least seven days' notice. If Anqi can't come to you, you can choose another date or get a full refund.
Can I give this as a gift?
Yes. A gift certificate lets them choose their own date. See gift certificates.
What happens after I pay?
You get a confirmation email straight away. Anqi gets in touch, usually the same day, to confirm your address and ask for your photos. Read the booking terms.
