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How to commission a portrait, according to the Royal Society of Portrait Painters | The Gentleman’s Journal

portrait commission, How to commission a portraitBy admin 11th January 2023

The Gentleman’s Journal By Jonathan Wells Wednesday 11th January 2023 You can keep your front-facing cameras and countless megapixels — because real portraits can’t be found on your camera roll. Instead, commissioned portraits are intricately inked and painstakingly painted works of art; much more than a ‘mode’ on your smartphone. These portraits are personal; handcrafted heirlooms-in-waiting that…

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Nov32022

AWARD WINNER | Heatherley School of Fine Art

Prize, NewsBy admin 3rd November 2022

Mr Heatherleys prize Congratulations to Sara Edison who has won this year’s Mr Heatherly Composition Prize! The annual award was initiated by former Principal of Heatherleys, John Walton RP, for the best three-figure portrait painting. The award is now sponsored by The Royal Society of Portrait Painters. The competition is based upon the Slade composition…

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Sep302022

WORK WITH US | Royal Society of Portrait Painters Coordinator

Job opportunity, NewsBy admin 30th September 2022

[NOW CLOSED] The Royal Society of Portrait Painters is looking for a proactive individual to join their team! Please read carefully the job description below and contact [email protected] if you are interested in the position. JOB DESCRIPTION Royal Society of Portrait Painters Co-ordinator Job Title: Royal Society of Portrait Painters Coordinator Hours of…

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Sep222022

Who are the top portrait artists for commissions of 2022?

portrait commission, How to commission a portrait, NewsBy admin 22nd September 2022

Top ten artists in 2022 The most sought-after artists for portrait commissions 2022 were ascertained through data gathered through the Royal Society of Portrait Painters Annual Exhibition. This exhibition is a one-stop shop for commissioning a portrait because a consultant is present to help with commissions, and guide through the 200 recent portraits to choose…

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Sep202022

1996 Antony Williams RP NEAC 'H M The Queen' Ondaatje Prize commission

The unsettling business of painting the Queen’s portrait

NewsBy admin 20th September 2022

In March 1995, I entered the Royal Society of Portrait Painters annual exhibition with a portrait of the Right Revd Michael Adie CBE, Bishop of Guildford. A new prize had been created that year to be awarded to the best portrait in the show. Unusually, the reward was in the form of a commission to…

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Sep92022

1991 - Her Majesty The Queen at Mall Galleries

The death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

HistoryBy admin 9th September 2022

On behalf of the membership of The Royal Society of Portrait Painters I wish to express our condolences to the Queen’s family and household. The Queen was our much-loved patron. She was painted many times, for many different occasions, by many members of this society. She is remembered by all for her generosity and her…

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Aug182022

Shining a light on the figurative painter John Wonnacott

Artists, NewsBy admin 18th August 2022

Reposted: 25 Jul 2022, by Charles Saumarez Smith. One of many things that I like about Art UK is the way that it documents the work of artists who – except, maybe, amongst other painters – have fallen out of fashion and are pretty invisible. Preserved in the storerooms of museums and private collections, these…

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Aug42022

Portrait Commission | The sitters’ perspectives | Part 1

portrait commission, UncategorisedBy admin 4th August 2022

Commissioning a Portrait | The Sitters’ Perspectives Patrick Nisbett and his wife Susan contacted Annabel Elton, head of commissions here at the RP, after deciding to have a portrait painted in place of a gravestone. With Annabel’s care, help, and in-depth knowledge of a huge array of artists and their work, the Nisbetts chose to…

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Aug52022

Portrait Commission | The sitters’ perspectives | Part 2

portrait commissionBy admin 5th August 2022

Commissioning a Portrait | The Sitters’ Perspectives Emma Wesley explains the importance of telling the sitters’ stories and how portraiture is a collaborative process. This really captures the care she puts int creating a meaningful connection with her sitters so their characters are accurately portrayed in her work. The best portraits are a collaboration between…

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May102022

PRIZE – WINNERS 2022

Prize, NewsBy admin 10th May 2022

Stories behind the Prize Winning Paintings of the Royal Society of Portrait Painters Annual Exhibition 2022 We hope you enjoy reading about the artists’ inspirations and experiences behind their prize winning paintings and are able to enrich your knowledge about their creative processes. The exhibition is on until Saturday 14th May, we hope you are…

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