Portrait painting is an art form that captures both the physical likeness and the emotional essence of a subject. Beyond merely replicating facial features, a successful portrait conveys personality, mood, and even deeper layers of character through careful attention to expression, pose, and composition. Focus in closely on these images and compare them; look how some are hard edged and bright colored, while others are very carefully rendered with soft edges, which Leonardo da Vinci called sfumato. (See mustached figure by Shellyhannaart below.) Artists use techniques like chiaroscuro (the interplay of light and shadow) to create depth and lifelike presence. Color choices, brushwork, and background elements also contribute to the narrative of the portrait. While rooted in tradition, portraiture continues to evolve, offering a profound way to explore and depict human identity and emotion.
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