Articles related to "Portrait"
Some Reasons behind the (Self-)Portrait (Part 1)
Part 1 of looking at possible reasons behind (self-)portraiture in late eighteenth-century France. Profiled in this article: Elisabeth Vigée-Lebrun.
• vigée-lebrun • self-portrait • portrait • benoist • duchosal
Part 1 of looking at possible reasons behind (self-)portraiture in late eighteenth-century France. Profiled in this article: Elisabeth Vigée-Lebrun.
• vigée-lebrun • self-portrait • portrait • benoist • duchosal
Some Reasons behind the (Self-)Portrait (Part 2)
Part 2 of looking at possible reasons behind (self-)portraiture in late eighteenth-century France. Profiled in this article: Marie-Guillemine LaVille-Leroulx-Benoist and Mlle. Duchosal.
• vigée-lebrun • self-portrait • portrait • benoist • duchosal
Part 2 of looking at possible reasons behind (self-)portraiture in late eighteenth-century France. Profiled in this article: Marie-Guillemine LaVille-Leroulx-Benoist and Mlle. Duchosal.
• vigée-lebrun • self-portrait • portrait • benoist • duchosal
Captivating Portraits
Oil painting lends itself well to expressing a personality through portraiture. In this article I discuss how oil painting in different styles can evoke the mood of a portrait.
• oil • painting • mood • essence • expressionism
Oil painting lends itself well to expressing a personality through portraiture. In this article I discuss how oil painting in different styles can evoke the mood of a portrait.
• oil • painting • mood • essence • expressionism
Family Portraits
A Kansas teen examines media portrayals of traditional and modern families.
• family • traditional family • modern family • portrayal • leave it to beaver
A Kansas teen examines media portrayals of traditional and modern families.
• family • traditional family • modern family • portrayal • leave it to beaver
John Singer Sargent
Short biography of the American expatriate known for his career as a portraitist and for his notorious painting Madame X.
• john singer sargent • american artists • portrait artists • portrait of madame x • portrait of madame gautreau
Short biography of the American expatriate known for his career as a portraitist and for his notorious painting Madame X.
• john singer sargent • american artists • portrait artists • portrait of madame x • portrait of madame gautreau
More Portraits of Agoraphobia
Photographer Corinne Botz is continuing her photographic exploration of agoraphobia, looking at the faces of those of us who struggle with this condition and also, along her journey, becoming fascinated by our environments as well.
• agoraphobia • panic • disorder • fear • anxiety
Photographer Corinne Botz is continuing her photographic exploration of agoraphobia, looking at the faces of those of us who struggle with this condition and also, along her journey, becoming fascinated by our environments as well.
• agoraphobia • panic • disorder • fear • anxiety
Portraits of Agoraphobia
Photographer Corinne Botz is seeking volunteers for a photo project on agoraphobia. She took photos of me a few weeks ago and we each share our thougths on the experience and the value of her project.
• agoraphobia • panic • disorder • fear • anxiety
Photographer Corinne Botz is seeking volunteers for a photo project on agoraphobia. She took photos of me a few weeks ago and we each share our thougths on the experience and the value of her project.
• agoraphobia • panic • disorder • fear • anxiety
The Armada Portrait of Elizabeth I
Gower's depiction of the Virgin Queen shows her in all her glory - using symbols to define her power - as England begins to rise in strength as an international force.
• armada portrait of elizabeth i • virgin queen • woburn abbey • george gower • armada portrait
Gower's depiction of the Virgin Queen shows her in all her glory - using symbols to define her power - as England begins to rise in strength as an international force.
• armada portrait of elizabeth i • virgin queen • woburn abbey • george gower • armada portrait
The Picture of Dorian Gray: Self Portraits and Lost Souls
An overview of <i>The Picture of Dorian Gray</i> and an argument that Dorian's soul is not the only one captured on canvas.
• oscar wilde • dorian gray • bosie • lord alfred douglas • homosexuality
An overview of <i>The Picture of Dorian Gray</i> and an argument that Dorian's soul is not the only one captured on canvas.
• oscar wilde • dorian gray • bosie • lord alfred douglas • homosexuality
Create a framed canvas portrait
Make your own masterpiece with this fast and easy method.
• printer • photo printer • scanner • iron on computer paper • creating a canvas print
Make your own masterpiece with this fast and easy method.
• printer • photo printer • scanner • iron on computer paper • creating a canvas print
Portrait Drawing by John T.Freeman
A review of artist John T. Freeman's wonderful how-to book Portrait Drawing.
• how to draw portraits • portrait drawing • john t. freeman • how to draw faces • how to draw
A review of artist John T. Freeman's wonderful how-to book Portrait Drawing.
• how to draw portraits • portrait drawing • john t. freeman • how to draw faces • how to draw
Portrait of an Unknown Woman
Portrait of an Unknown Woman, by Vanora Bennett, explores life surrounding Sir Thomas More and painter Hans Holbein, through the eyes of a young woman in the household.
• portrait of an unknown woman • vanora bennett • historical fiction • hans holbein • thomas more
Portrait of an Unknown Woman, by Vanora Bennett, explores life surrounding Sir Thomas More and painter Hans Holbein, through the eyes of a young woman in the household.
• portrait of an unknown woman • vanora bennett • historical fiction • hans holbein • thomas more
Portraits of Alexander the Great
Lysippos was the only artist authorized to make Alexander's image. He wanted to convey Alexander's arete (virtue) and ethos (personal character).
• alexander the great • lysippos • alexander the great portraiture • alexander the the great artwork • apelles
Lysippos was the only artist authorized to make Alexander's image. He wanted to convey Alexander's arete (virtue) and ethos (personal character).
• alexander the great • lysippos • alexander the great portraiture • alexander the the great artwork • apelles
99 Cent Video FLASHBACK: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: A Family Portrait
Learn what really went on behind the scenes of one of the most horrifying films of all time. Do you really want to know?
• texas chainsaw massacre • blair witch project • tobe hooper • gunnar hansen • leatherface
Learn what really went on behind the scenes of one of the most horrifying films of all time. Do you really want to know?
• texas chainsaw massacre • blair witch project • tobe hooper • gunnar hansen • leatherface
A Friendly Invitation
An invitation to join the friendly environment offered by the Arts and Crafts Section of SuiteU. This article talks about the eclectic approach oftered by the Uni Course Menu and talks to you about how you could fit in. Worth reading no matter whether you are a writer, artist, student or just like reading about the arts.
• eclectic • sculpture • plaster stencilling • card making • clay
An invitation to join the friendly environment offered by the Arts and Crafts Section of SuiteU. This article talks about the eclectic approach oftered by the Uni Course Menu and talks to you about how you could fit in. Worth reading no matter whether you are a writer, artist, student or just like reading about the arts.
• eclectic • sculpture • plaster stencilling • card making • clay
A Portrait on Mosques in America
This outlines a major study on mosques in America by the Council on American-Islamic Relations.
• islam • mosque • mosques • muslim • converts
This outlines a major study on mosques in America by the Council on American-Islamic Relations.
• islam • mosque • mosques • muslim • converts
A sweet, simple portrait of lesbian lives
Review of Rose Troche's debut as a co-writer and director.
• troche • gay cinema
Review of Rose Troche's debut as a co-writer and director.
• troche • gay cinema
Book Paints Terrific Portrait of Henry VIII
Henry VIII always has been one of the most interesting of England's royalty. A new book delves into his life and times.
• henry viii • english monarch • amish mystery • science fiction novel
Henry VIII always has been one of the most interesting of England's royalty. A new book delves into his life and times.
• henry viii • english monarch • amish mystery • science fiction novel
Celebrity Interview: Tonto, The Original Party Pony
Tonto, a Shetland Pony who lives in Medina County, is something of a celebrity in Ohio. Find out what life is like for the famous hoofer, straight from the horse's mouth.
• tonto • pony • children's portraits • ohio • birthday
Tonto, a Shetland Pony who lives in Medina County, is something of a celebrity in Ohio. Find out what life is like for the famous hoofer, straight from the horse's mouth.
• tonto • pony • children's portraits • ohio • birthday
Congratulations on your Endorsement!!
• campaign promotional materials • brochures • portraits • photographs • photography
• campaign promotional materials • brochures • portraits • photographs • photography
Crumb: Portrait of a Twisted Artist
Terry Zwigoff's captivating film proves cult cartoonist R. Crumb is every bit as disturbing, strange and hilarious as his controversial drawings
• r. crumb • crumb • terry zwigoff • cartoonist • comics
Terry Zwigoff's captivating film proves cult cartoonist R. Crumb is every bit as disturbing, strange and hilarious as his controversial drawings
• r. crumb • crumb • terry zwigoff • cartoonist • comics
For Queen and Country: Elisabeth Vigee-Lebrun’s Portrait of Marie-Antoinette with Her Children
Never a popular figure amongst her subjects, Marie-Antoinette was in need of an image transformation by the mid-1780s. After one failed attempt, the royal government commissioned Elisabeth Vigée-Lebrun to convey the queen as a devoted mother, in the hopes of changing public opinion for the better.
• marie-antoinette • vigée-lebrun • royal family • mother • children
Never a popular figure amongst her subjects, Marie-Antoinette was in need of an image transformation by the mid-1780s. After one failed attempt, the royal government commissioned Elisabeth Vigée-Lebrun to convey the queen as a devoted mother, in the hopes of changing public opinion for the better.
• marie-antoinette • vigée-lebrun • royal family • mother • children
Greatest German Artist Of All Time
Albrecht Durer is the most famous artist and masterful printmaker in the history of German art.
• albrecht durer • printmaking • illustration • painting • self portraits
Albrecht Durer is the most famous artist and masterful printmaker in the history of German art.
• albrecht durer • printmaking • illustration • painting • self portraits
John McNaughton's Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer
Quite simply the most vivid depiction of the emptiness of violence, this controversial gem features a brilliant performance by Michael Rooker as an inarticulate serial killer who lurks in the cold, gray streets of Chicago.
• serial killer • murder • violence • apathy • controversial
Quite simply the most vivid depiction of the emptiness of violence, this controversial gem features a brilliant performance by Michael Rooker as an inarticulate serial killer who lurks in the cold, gray streets of Chicago.
• serial killer • murder • violence • apathy • controversial
Liza Minnelli - Portrait of a Performer
A little insight into one of our times best entertainers, Liza Minnelli.
• liza minnelli • performer • musical theatre • song & dance • carnagie hall
A little insight into one of our times best entertainers, Liza Minnelli.
• liza minnelli • performer • musical theatre • song & dance • carnagie hall
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
World class museum that is an encyclopedia of art.
• art museum • boston art museum • museum of fine arts • portraits • boston
World class museum that is an encyclopedia of art.
• art museum • boston art museum • museum of fine arts • portraits • boston
Portrait of an Artist as a Young Woman
Review of Audrey Wells' directorial debut, <i>Guinevere</i>, a touching come of age story that makes you wish she directed everything she wrote.
• guinevere • polley • rea
Review of Audrey Wells' directorial debut, <i>Guinevere</i>, a touching come of age story that makes you wish she directed everything she wrote.
• guinevere • polley • rea
SCHINDLER'S LIST: PORTRAIT OF GOOD AND EVIL
A look at SCHINDLER'S LIST, which may not be a masterpiece, but still is a terrific film.
• movies • reviews • schindler's list
A look at SCHINDLER'S LIST, which may not be a masterpiece, but still is a terrific film.
• movies • reviews • schindler's list
Beyond the Surface: Labille-Guiard's Celebration of the Mind
Discussion of how Adélaïde Labille-Guiard's <i>Portrait of Madame Adélaïde</i> contrasts with contemporary portraits of women.
• labille-guiard • madame adélaïde • portrait
Discussion of how Adélaïde Labille-Guiard's <i>Portrait of Madame Adélaïde</i> contrasts with contemporary portraits of women.
• labille-guiard • madame adélaïde • portrait
Classic Authors: James Joyce
A brief biography of James Joyce.
• dubliners • a portrait of the artist as a young man • james joyce • ulysses • ireland
A brief biography of James Joyce.
• dubliners • a portrait of the artist as a young man • james joyce • ulysses • ireland
Draw a Face with Dots 1
Valuable drawing technique because it presents drawing portraits from an entirely different angle than the traditional approach and uses a lot less erasing which will do
• drawing • dot-to-dot • portraits • rendering • art
Valuable drawing technique because it presents drawing portraits from an entirely different angle than the traditional approach and uses a lot less erasing which will do
• drawing • dot-to-dot • portraits • rendering • art
Draw a Face with Dots 2
Part 2 of Connect-the-Dot Face Lesson. How to draw a face using a simple series of dots.
• art • drawing • dot-to-dot • shading • portraits
Part 2 of Connect-the-Dot Face Lesson. How to draw a face using a simple series of dots.
• art • drawing • dot-to-dot • shading • portraits
Henrietta Johnston
A biography of portraitist Henrietta Johnston, 1674-1729.
• henrietta johnston • dering • debeaulieu • gideon johnston • charles town
A biography of portraitist Henrietta Johnston, 1674-1729.
• henrietta johnston • dering • debeaulieu • gideon johnston • charles town
Jane Campion
A short biography and filmography of the director Jane Campion.
• jane campion • the piano • the portrait of a lady • holy smoke
A short biography and filmography of the director Jane Campion.
• jane campion • the piano • the portrait of a lady • holy smoke
John Singleton Copley
A biography of portraitist John Singleton Copley, 1738-1815.
• american art john singleton copley history paintin
A biography of portraitist John Singleton Copley, 1738-1815.
• american art john singleton copley history paintin
Leonardo DiCaprio Fact Sheet
facts, links, trivia and a nifty drawing of Leo.
• leonardo dicaprio • links • information • trivia • drawing
facts, links, trivia and a nifty drawing of Leo.
• leonardo dicaprio • links • information • trivia • drawing
Photography and Art
Principles of composition and studying how famous painters use light and shadow helps fine art photographers improve the results from their digital cameras.
• photography • composition • painting techniques • perspective • impressionists
Principles of composition and studying how famous painters use light and shadow helps fine art photographers improve the results from their digital cameras.
• photography • composition • painting techniques • perspective • impressionists
Rembrandt: What's the Story, Anyway?
A basic over view of different myths and facts about various aspects of his history. Also a brief look at his teachings and concepts.
• artist • history • portrait • holland • biography
A basic over view of different myths and facts about various aspects of his history. Also a brief look at his teachings and concepts.
• artist • history • portrait • holland • biography
Russell Crowe Fact Sheet
Facts, trivia, quotes, links and more.
• russell crowe • factsheet • trivia • links • portrait
Facts, trivia, quotes, links and more.
• russell crowe • factsheet • trivia • links • portrait
The Essence of Time through Transfer Images
The previous article explained when and how to use a transfer image technique within an oil painting. Consequently, this article will show a couple of my own artworks in progress that integrate transfers.
• wedding • portrait • formal • transfer • time
The previous article explained when and how to use a transfer image technique within an oil painting. Consequently, this article will show a couple of my own artworks in progress that integrate transfers.
• wedding • portrait • formal • transfer • time
The Importance of Photography ( a new medium) as an Art Form
Alfred Stieglitz was not just a photographer, but a real organizer and a very important leader for the new (20th) century movement in the U.S., known later as Modern Art. And he had a very influential group of artists as friends and collaborators.
• stieglitz • photography • modern art • art photography • portraiture
Alfred Stieglitz was not just a photographer, but a real organizer and a very important leader for the new (20th) century movement in the U.S., known later as Modern Art. And he had a very influential group of artists as friends and collaborators.
• stieglitz • photography • modern art • art photography • portraiture
The Sad and Painful Truth of Thiebaud's Art
Contemporary artist Wayne Thiebaud paints the modern world as he sees it, with an honest and unique perspective.
• wayne thiebaud • artist • still-life • cityscape • information
Contemporary artist Wayne Thiebaud paints the modern world as he sees it, with an honest and unique perspective.
• wayne thiebaud • artist • still-life • cityscape • information
Trials of a Pet Portraitist
Pet portraiture can be inspiring, heartwarming and frustrating in the effort to capture a memory.
• painting • portrait painting • artist • pets • art
Pet portraiture can be inspiring, heartwarming and frustrating in the effort to capture a memory.
• painting • portrait painting • artist • pets • art
Draw a Face with Dots 3
Valuable drawing technique because it presents drawing portraits from an entirely different angle than the traditional approach and uses a lot less erasing which will do
• connect the dot • art • drawing • shading • faces
Valuable drawing technique because it presents drawing portraits from an entirely different angle than the traditional approach and uses a lot less erasing which will do
• connect the dot • art • drawing • shading • faces
Draw a Face with Dots 4
Valuable drawing technique because it presents drawing portraits from an entirely different angle than the traditional approach and uses a lot less erasing which will do
• connect the dot • face • art • drawing • shading
Valuable drawing technique because it presents drawing portraits from an entirely different angle than the traditional approach and uses a lot less erasing which will do
• connect the dot • face • art • drawing • shading
Draw a Face with Dots 5
Valuable drawing technique because it presents drawing portraits from an entirely different angle than the traditional approach and uses a lot less erasing which will do
• connect the dot • face • art • drawing • portrait
Valuable drawing technique because it presents drawing portraits from an entirely different angle than the traditional approach and uses a lot less erasing which will do
• connect the dot • face • art • drawing • portrait
Draw a Face with Dots 6
Valuable drawing technique because it presents drawing portraits from an entirely different angle than the traditional approach and uses a lot less erasing which will do
• connect the dot • face • drawing • art • portrait
Valuable drawing technique because it presents drawing portraits from an entirely different angle than the traditional approach and uses a lot less erasing which will do
• connect the dot • face • drawing • art • portrait
Draw a Face with Dots 7
Valuable drawing technique because it presents drawing portraits from an entirely different angle than the traditional approach and uses a lot less erasing which will do
• connect • dot • face • art • draw
Valuable drawing technique because it presents drawing portraits from an entirely different angle than the traditional approach and uses a lot less erasing which will do
• connect • dot • face • art • draw
Draw a Face with Dots 8
Valuable drawing technique because it presents drawing portraits from an entirely different angle than the traditional approach and uses a lot less erasing which will do
• connect • dot • face • art • drawing
Valuable drawing technique because it presents drawing portraits from an entirely different angle than the traditional approach and uses a lot less erasing which will do
• connect • dot • face • art • drawing
Draw a Face with Dots 9
Valuable drawing technique because it presents drawing portraits from an entirely different angle than the traditional approach and uses a lot less erasing which will do
• drawing • art • connect the dot • shading • face
Valuable drawing technique because it presents drawing portraits from an entirely different angle than the traditional approach and uses a lot less erasing which will do
• drawing • art • connect the dot • shading • face