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Dos and Don'ts of Commissioning a Portrait
Salvador Dali once said, "I do not paint a portrait to look like the subject. Rather does the subject grow to look like his portrait."
Finding Inspiration from the World's Best Family Portraits
For hundreds of years, commissioning a family portrait has been a rite of passage for the wealthy.
Commission FAQ: What if I'm not happy with the final portrait?
There are many great reasons to work with a Portraits, Inc. associate, and one of the best is that all of their efforts will be directed toward making sure clients and artists are well matched.
Deciding on the Details of Your Portrait
There are as many options for the setting and background of a portrait as there are subjects themselves.
Beauty's Legacy: Gilded Age Portraits in America
Through March 9, 2014, “Beauty’s Legacy: Gilded Age Portraits in America” will be on display at the New York Historical Society Museum and Library on the upper West side of New York.
Painting the Faculty of Memphis University School
It’s not uncommon for our associates to establish long-lasting relationships with their clients. This is just what happened with associate Lysbeth Francis and Memphis University School (MUS).
Commissioned Portrait FAQ: Will the final painting be a complete surprise?
John Singer Sargent, one of the greatest portrait painters of all time, is said to have described a portrait as a painting that has something wrong with the mouth.
Face to Face with Portraits, Inc. Associates and Artists
We rolled out our welcome mat last week for many of our sales associates and artists who attended the 2013 Portraits, Inc. Seminar “Face to Face” in Birmingham, Alabama, the home of our corporate headquarters.
Painting Posthumous Portraits
The process of painting a posthumous portrait is a little different, but it can result in a very special, meaningful remembrance.
Portraits, Inc. Partners with Renowned Live-Event Artist Ronald Bayens
Through a new Portraits, Inc. partnership with renowned artist Ronald Bayens, you can have more than just a portrait. You can have the experience of capturing the magic of an event with live event paintings that Ronald is well-known for creating.