When it comes to dog portraits, every dog-owner will know that each dog is as individual as its owner; something that the artist ignores at their peril. Many of our Member artists enjoy painting dogs. Dog portraits can either be included within a portrait of a person or as a work of art in their…
The Royal Society of Portrait Painters Annual Exhibition is a fantastic opportunity to exhibit and discover the latest work by the UK’s leading portrait painters. Many of the society’s commissions begin with enquiries made during the exhibition, so it’s a great indicator of current trends in portraiture, and the talented artists who are setting those…
A portrait sometimes has to be created from photographs because it is not always possible to arrange sittings. These portraits are not mere copies but something deeper and more complex. For this you need an artist with special skills so finding the right artist is important. If you are considering commissioning a portrait from…
Portraits created using the artist’s own photography Portrait painters who use photography fall into two distinct groups: artists who have the ability to create a painted portrait when sittings can’t be arranged, and artists whose creative process involve both photographic studies and sittings. For many artists, photography has become part of their practice. For example,…
Why choose drawing? A portrait drawing usually takes less time than a portrait painting and often costs less too. One or two sittings can be enough, and £500- £4,500 would be enough to commission a drawing by most of our Members. Many portrait painters enjoy creating drawings. If you select for drawing on our artist-finder…
The choosing the right artist is the key to a successful commission. It is best to seek advice when choosing an artist as it is so important to chose the right one.. You will see a lot of artist’s work whilst doing your research, but rest assured, you will know the right one when you…
