It is very exciting to see the development of a painting from an ordinary photograph. The artist brings many tools to the commission, which is the result of cumulative years of study. Understanding of how to interpret a photo after spending years drawing and painting from life, understanding of how form works to make surfaces turn, understanding of composition, tone and color.
With all these gifts of understanding the portrait is painted. Without the years of dedication the painting will be a slavish lifeless copy, so when choosing an artist review their work carefully to be sure they are a good match for your custom portrait paintings.
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