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Portrait artist working mainly from clients' own photographs.
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How to Become a Professional ArtistThe truth of the matter is that becoming a professional artist has very little to do with artistic ability: the transition is wholly about becoming a businessperson, and learning to sell yourself. Vincent Van Gogh – Innovative or Insane?Vincent purposely embraced and developed a style of painting. Whether that style is meritorious is a mater of personal taste. Henri Rousseau – Genius or Talent-less Fool?Rousseau believed that his paintings were stylised, yet highly realistic representations, and their surrealistic worth is entirely accidental. That doesn’t make him a great artist. Am I an Artist or an Artisan?As a young boy, I dreamed of becoming an Artist, and that single word proficiently expressed my desire to paint and draw. Today I am a professional Artist, or am I something else? Commissioning a PortraitHow many of us have ever commissioned an Artist to paint or draw a portrait of our partner, children, or pets? I suspect the answer is very few. Yet, thanks to the Internet, it has never been easier, or more affordable to employ the services of an Artist. A Guide to the Most Significant Art Movements of the Past 500 YearsThroughout time, new "movements" of thought have emerged, and changed the ideals of art. Many have passed without impact, while others achieved significant change. Dealing With the Loss of a Loved PetTwo months ago, I had to have my dog put to sleep. It broke my heart: I grieved deeply, and am still grieving today. I realise that my feelings are not unique, and many people must be feeling the same way. I hope I can offer some help and comfort to others in a similar position. Cosmetic Lighting in Portrait PhotographySimple cosmetic lighting relies on alterations to the angles of illumination, described in my articles "the basic principles of lighting", and " available light portraiture", to flatter the subject and make use of their "good side". Portrait Backgrounds - a Portrait Artist's PerspectiveWhen working from a reference photograph, I rarely reproduce backgrounds. The key reasons are that the backdrop to portrait snaps are usually obtrusive, or completely inappropriate. Available Light PortraitureThe purpose of this article is to show how to make the best of available light, without requiring too much additional apparatus.
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