For us, creating a good portrait painting involves working on several key points, including:
- Reference Material: We should collect as much reference material as possible, such as good photographs, to ensure the accuracy of the portrait.
- Proportion and Anatomy: An artist must have a solid understanding of anatomy and proportion to ensure a portrait looks lifelike.
- Composition: We carefully consider portrait composition, including subject placement and use of space.
- Lighting: We work in the portrait by considering the direction and intensity of the light source as well as the shadows it creates.
- Color: We choose colors that are appropriate for the subject and the overall effect we are trying to achieve, as well as keeping in mind how color can affect the mood and feel of the portrait.
- Brushwork and Texture: We consider the use of fine brushwork and texture etc. in the portrait to add dimension and interest.
- Emotion and Personality: An artist should aim to capture the emotion and personality of the subject, whether through facial expressions or body language.
- Revisions and Adjustments: The artist should be willing to revise and adjust the portrait as needed until they are satisfied with the result.
By carefully considering these points, we prepare a good portrait painting that needs to accurately capture the likeness, personality and emotion of the subject.