Drawing of a person painting

Going the extra mile, putting in a bit more effort than you’re required to do is appreciated in practically every aspect of life on Planet Earth. Especially in the art world. You have no idea just how much an initial sketch from you as a client helps out the artist that you’ve commissioned for a piece—but we’re about to give you a taste of it.

Oil and acrylic painting of a mans face blurred out with colors

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"When you look in the mirror, what do you see?" a portrait painting of a woman looking in the mirror by Elena Morozova. Painting a portrait is captivating. There is a kind of wordless communication that happens between the artist and the sitter during the process. It takes a lot of focus and attentiveness, and there is so much beauty and character to be found on the face of the person #portraitpainting #oilcanvaspainting #portraitoilpainting