Azat Nurgaleev

Azat Nurgaleev is a Russian digital artist and educator, best known as the founder of the Skills Up School and for his expressive portrait work.

Artistic Profile
Azat Nurgaleev specializes in digital painting, with a strong emphasis on portraiture, character design, and expressive lighting. His work often features dramatic chiaroscuro, painterly textures, and emotionally resonant poses. He shares tutorials and insights into his process on platforms like ArtStation, Patreon, and YouTube.

Educator & Founder
He is the founder of Skills Up School, a well-regarded art education platform that offers courses in drawing, digital painting, and concept art. His teaching style blends classical fundamentals with modern digital techniques, making him a popular mentor among aspiring artists.

Online Presence
Azat regularly publishes video tutorials on portrait techniques, such as proportion, lighting, and expressive anatomy. His YouTube series breaks down facial features and gestures with clarity and humor, helping students move beyond basic shapes to nuanced renderings.

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• Use latent injection instead of empty latent

• Favor short prompts

• Avoid using ControlNet or limit its weighting

• Prefer a checkpoint with fp16/fp8 precision (avoid Nunchaku)

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