Tag: Portrait

Apps with video calls have grown in popularity in recent years. Many use them daily for work, school, or to keep in touch with friends and family. Therefore, the functionality of video conferencing software strongly began to increase, adding new features based on Machine Learning models to their eco...

Let’s consider the evidence… The fingerprint, the ambiguous expression, the juniper bush, and the mysterious emblem on the back of the painting. At first glance, Leonardo da Vinci’s painting appears to be a straightforward portrait of a young Florentine noblewoman, commonly bel...

I love Fauvism’s bold bush strokes, unrealistic vibrant colors, and subjective rendition of the subject. Many of my paintings draw inspiration from this style. Recently, I decided to generate with Midjourney a painting in the style of Jawlensky, a Russian-German artist who was one...

In the vast and diverse world of art, portrait painting stands as a timeless and revered genre. Portrait artists, with their exceptional talent and creativity, have the unique ability to capture the essence of a person’s character, emotions, and identity on canvas. This blog delves i...

In this portrait painting tutorial, Alex Tzavaras talks about the best brushes to use for oil painting. He also shows you the oil painting techniques you need to develop and the bad habits you need to avoid, in order to achieve looser, more expressive brushwork. Here’s a list of the brus...

Sometimes my autistic mind latches on to ideas and won’t let go. In 2009, that idea was to make a self-portrait every day. It was a pretty rough period of my life. My mother had terminal cancer. I moved to another city three hours away to pursue school to become a doctor (you can guess how ...

Facing a human should be effortless, like sitting on a chair, or having a stroll on the streets basking in twilight. © Tim Gallo. That is my general thought. I learned to photograph people by walking with them on the streets, with no specific plan, just talking and occasionally taking...

My Midjourney content is usually focused on teaching people how to make mind blowing images on the platform. But today, we’re doing something a little different. We’re just making funny photorealistic dog portraits. Don’t worry, I’m still including the prompts, and you ...

The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O’Farrell is a beautifully crafted novel that delves into the complexities of relationships and the human desire for connection. The story revolves around the central character, Lily, a highly talented artist who finds herself questioning her marriage to he...

The Portrait Photography contest held by The Independent Photographer, a global community of photography enthusiasts and photographers, has recently revealed the winners. Portrait photography boasts a rich and fascinating history, dating back to the early days of the medium. Whether capturing the...

Studio portrait photography is a mesmerizing art form that provides photographers with a canvas where they can expertly capture the essence and beauty of their subjects. In this controlled environment, the interplay of three crucial elements — lighting, lighting ratios, and posing — take...

In the history of Nikon (Nikkor) lenses, very few f/1.2 lenses have ever been designed, and each one has been a major milestone for the brand. The original “Noct”, a 58mm f/1.2, is quite possibly the most-revered lens in all of Nikon history! Today, I am presenting a similarly impressive...

This article discusses depression, mental health issues, and suicide. Vincent van Gogh’s artworks have captivated me since I was very young. When I first discovered art and painting, I immediately declared van Gogh my favorite artist. But his story is not a happy one. Throughout the years, ...

When shooting on-location, it helps to have a plan (or vision for the shoot) in mind, as well as dependable, portable gear. The latter holds especially true when using flash and working without an assistant. We recently hit the streets in downtown Santa Monica to capture some urban-style flash photo...

A low-key portrait or headshot is a type of image characterized by its dark and moody appearance. In this type of photography, you are typically lit with one or a few concentrated light sources, while the surrounding background is intentionally kept dark or even black. The purpose of using a low-key...

Pet Portraits: Why Is It So Hard to Capture Man’s Best Friend? A portrait is a representation or image of a person, in which the face and its expression is predominant. Portraits are not only very common in art, but also have a long history. In this article we will explore why it&rsquo...

The other day  Josh Rose  posted a marvelous story entitled Unlearning Your Way To More Interesting Portraits (3 Things To Stop Worrying So Much About). He makes much sense plus offers powerful examples of his work. I wrote a frankly gushing response. I was jealous. I even ...

Hi, dear art lovers, Creating a woman’s portrait is a journey that allows me to explore more the depths of unique beauty and personality. For this sketch, I used a pencil and paper. Step 1: Gathering Inspiration I drew inspiration from Steve McCurry’s photograph — Afgha...

The beach is one of the most popular places to take photographs and justifiably so. Beaches provide stunning natural elements and at the right time of day, can create a perfect setting for any genre of photography. The combination of soft sand, sparkling water, rock formations and breathtaking sunse...

Introduction The 22nd of June, 2023 was an unforgettable day for art lovers in London as the National Portrait Gallery reopened its doors after three years of extensive renovations. I was lucky enough to be among the first visitors to the newly reopened gallery, and it was a truly remarkable expe...

A lot of people get confused between a sketch and a pencil portrait/painting. When drawings are made with minimum use of lines, these are called sketches, whereas when a pencil is used as if it is a brush and gives a paint-like feel and more detailed artwork, it is called pencil painting. Dif...

How do you find models for your portraits? How did you get started in building your portfolio? These are two questions I get asked a lot. As a photographer my primary focus is portraits. At this point, I’m doing several portrait shoots a week and people are consistently reaching out to me to t...

Let’s take a look at simulating portrait lighting using the excellent open source software Blender. If you don’t know what Blender is, it’s a free to use open source tool for 3d modelling, sculpting, compositing, vfx, video editing and is even used to make 3d assets for use in v...

Portrait painting, as an art form, has long been a powerful means of capturing the essence of an individual or a group. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, it serves as a reflection of cultural heritage, identity, and diversity. In this blog, we embark on a journey to explore how portrait painting&nbs...

One of your most asked questions we get in our photography workshops is how to know where the appropriate place is to crop your portraits. In this video, my model Sammy and I are going to help you out and give you a definitive portrait cropping guide in less than 10 minutes. Portrai...

It all started with a bit of envy. I was noticing that all of the cool kids in the NFT community had a Cryptopunks or a Bored Ape Yacht Club profile photo. I really wanted one too, but they were expensive and they weren’t really my kind of thing. I was more of an art geek a...

Some commenters have misunderstood what is in contention. They have said that an etching is a print so it is not surprising that more than one museum would have a copy. Yes, an etching is a print. It would not be surprising if Isabella Stewart Gardner had a copy of the same print as the one in th...

This exhibition invites viewers into the illustrious career of Ellen Graham, celebrating over sixty years of her influential work in portrait photography. "Ellen Graham: Unscripted" provides a deep dive into her achievements, offering a rich narrative of Graham's artistic journey. G...