Abstract portraits

Learn the art of creating vibrant and expressive portraits. Explore techniques to infuse life, emotion, and color into your artistic representations of people.

Mixed media abstract portrait by Lisa Lieber @snippygirlart

Learn the art of capturing a striking portrait using minimal brushwork. Explore the techniques to convey depth and emotion with economy and precision in your artwork.

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Experience the enigmatic allure of 'Abstract Portrait of a Woman,' where an unconventional portrait takes center stage. The defining feature of this artwork is the bold and expressive brushstroke that weaves throughout the canvas, creating a dynamic and captivating visual narrative. A hauntingly eerie sensation envelops the piece, brought to life by a surreal color palette of yellows, greens, reds, and purples. This abstract portrait invites contemplation of the enigmatic emotions and…

It was nice getting to know this beauty a little bit as I painted her last week.

“Portraits by LA-based artist Jospeh Lee.”

In a comment on one of my recent posts, someone used the phrase “art for profit” in an attempt to be negative. But rather than an insult, that’s a dream! I feel so incredibly lucky that my “work” is something I absolutely love—painting the fascinating, endless variety of human faces. And how great is it that something I love to create happens to be something that others value, too. As long as I can continue to elicit reactions like the one to this portrait—“omg, I freaking LOVE it!”—I’m…

Using photographs as a starting point for his process, Cape Town-based artist Ryan Hewett relies on memory and imagination to produce his expressive paintings. “Renowned …

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