Why do we paint portraits, knowing there is a zero chance to sell it ? The answer is simple - just exactly why we paint anything from life in ala prima ..It's the best creative practice and a great exercise to train your eye, wrist, understanding of anatomy, structure, values and colors ..If you are serious about your art making, if this is your carrier or just a passion - you need to paint from life!
Also ...a very great way to have more ideas, a way to experiment and have fun creating !
I've been doing it for decades , in fact I was portrait painting from life since I was 7/8 years old - I painted portraits of my family, friends and even my neighbors :) In those time I painted in watercolors and gouache. I still have some pieces, and frankly it was quite good :)
When a quantity became a quality , simple practice of portrait painting can (will) transform into magic. Suddenly just someone face became an ikon , an image of untenable, intangible emotion..We all should thrive to reach this level ..Here is my few last portraits, painted from life...
Hi Em!! Just stopping by to view your beautiful paintings and to say hi!! Remember the days we used to communicate on blogs mostly!? Congrats on finishing the Strata challenge! Your hard work is paying off! Hope to see you at Whidbey this year! Cheers!
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