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Recent Deliveries - Ying-He Liu: Painting the Man
A recently completed portrait by artist Ying-He Liu not only achieves an uncanny likeness, but offers a believable and lifelike presence.
The Ultimate Selfie: How to Become a Better Portrait Painter
Kerry Dunn’s award-winning self-portrait, “Toto and I,” offers a brilliant self-portrayal of an artist at work, but it also teaches a valuable lesson on how to become a better portrait painter.
Art 101: Compare and Contrast - Men in Armor at the Frick Collection, NYC
We take a closer look at the two portraits in the Frick Collection's new exhibition, "Men in Armor: El Greco and Pulzone Face to Face."
Signs of Life in the Realist Movement
In our latest blog post, we explore the contemporary realist movement through the lens of one artist's work.
ON THE WALLS - Lady Agnew: A Masterpiece from the Scottish National Gallery
John Singer Sargent's masterpiece, "Lady Agnew of Lochnaw," will be coming to New York City's Frick Museum this November.
American Artist Project: How to Paint the Master
Portraits, Inc. artist Chris Saper takes a break from her busy commission schedule to paint her heroes.
Artist Spotlight: Portraits, Inc. Artist Linda T. Brandon Wins First Prize
Linda Tracey Brandon, who is represented by Portraits, Inc., was awarded first prize at the Butler Institute's 78th National Midyear Exhibition.
Art Here, There, and Everywhere
A nationwide movement celebrating America's artistic legacy may soon be coming to a city near you.
The Delicate Art of Pastel Portraits
First popularized in the eighteenth century, pastel portraits are known for their brilliant color, lustrous surfaces, and the lifelike quality of its subjects.
Face to Face: The Neo-Impressionist Portrait at the Indianapolis Museum of Art
How is a portrait more than just a likeness? Can a portrait reveal elements of character, identity, and personality? And what is the effect when that portrait is rendered according to certain rules of color and methods of brushwork? These are topics addressed in the Indianapolis Museum of Art's new exhibition, Face to Face: The Neo-Impressionist Portrait.