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Under the Influence: John Singer Sargent
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The two artists that have had the greatest influence over my portraits are John Singer Sargent and Mary Cassatt. Today, I am going to turn the spot light on Sargent as I have just revisited some of these influential portraits at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. You can see them as well until October 8, 2015. In this portrait above, Portrait of a Boy, Sargent paints the child of one of his friends.... |
Hands: The Second Portrait
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Hands are often called the second portrait and for good reason. It is not a surprise that an artist that values her hands above all body parts (except maybe our eyes) would notice others' hands. The hands are a source of self-expression. We often refer to people who talk "with their hands." Read on to learn why hands are the "second portrait." In the portraits of John Singer Sargent, he... |
Learning from the Masters: The Psychological Portraits of John Singer Sargent
As I was preparing this blog post, my husband leaned over my shoulder and asked "What do you mean by psychological portraits?" Well, I pointed out..."look at that girl's face and the tension in her fingers and toes, she looks like she just finished a tantrum. Contrast that to her brother, whose wrist is bent and limply perched on the rug. He peers at you with a know it all stare and...
A Mother's Masterpiece
Watercolor Portraits by Miriam Schulman @schulmanArt
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| I always start my watercolor portraits with a basic line drawing. You can learn my magic tricks for capturing an accurate likeness in Watercolor Secrets for portraits. |
A mother's greatest masterpiece are her children
Whenever I complain about not having enough time to work on my art business because I've spent the whole afternoon ferrying my kids...Girl with (one) pearl earring
Unmatched Pairs by Miriam Schulman, @schulmanArt
_-_The_Girl_With_The_Pearl_Earring_(1665).jpg "girl with pearl earring | a personal story about being a messy artist") |
| Girl with Pearl Earring, Vermeer |
What is the secret to a great portrait like the Mona Lisa?
No Teeth! by Miriam Schulman, @schulmanArt
Smiles are a beautiful thing, and everyone looks better when wearing a smile-- but a genuine subtle smile, like the Mona Lisa, makes for the most beautiful expression for a portrait painting. Whenever I take photos of my kids, and also my portrait clients, I always advise them to give me a "Mona Lisa smile."
In this wonderful video, one female art...
Portrait Painting Demonstration in Watercolor
Challenges of Commissioned Portraits by @schulmanArt
Portrait commissionsare the most demanding and the less I have under my control the harder the commission becomes. For example, I like to control the lighting and the photograph. Starting with a great photo makes my job easier. For this portrait commission, I was provided with a dramatically lit photo that I suspect the client took herself with...
Ten Reasons To Commission a Portrait
Anymore Reasons?
@schulmanArt Miriam Schulman
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| Oversized Modern Portraits in Watercolor |
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To tell a Story: People are drawn to portraits because they tell a story, both about the subject and the artist. A portrait commission celebrates the youth of your child or illuminates the joy of your wedding day.
- Because Memories Fade: Capture the humanity of a person in a moment in time. Even a centuries-old
Extreme Cropping and Large Scale Make Watercolor Portrait Modern
Adding Modernity to Portraiture
by Miriam Schulman, @schulmanArt
A Smooch for Your Pooch on Valentines Day
Man's Best Friend for Your Best Friend!
by Miriam Schulman, @schulmanArt
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| Finished 6x9" pet portrait painting |
Is your lover a dog lover? Get your special Valentine a custom portrait of their best friend to win their heart. This is a great gift for a friend's birthday or really any special occasion. This size makes an otherwise luxury splurge and affordable option. you can download your friend's pet...
The Renaissance Portrait
Boticelli's Dream Girl
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| Botticelli, Ideal Portrait of a Lady |
The latest exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art focuses on Renaissance portraiture. This is a must see for portrait artists, or anyone who loves romantic Italian art. The exhibition is broken down by geographical location as there is a Venice room, a Florence room etc and includes not just paintings but sculptural portrait busts as...
Pet Portrait Presents
It's raining cats and dogs!
by Miriam Schulman, @schulmanArt.
This brown tabby cat sits on top of a white wrapped Christmas present with a red bow. She was the apple of her mother's eye and climbed into every box that ever came into the house. Her daughter commissioned me and sent me a darling photo of the cat to surprise her mother with a pet...
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