Portrait

Portrait painting can be very challenging at times, but very rewarding as well. It requires a high level of concentration, sometimes it feels like doing a puzzle, one shape at a time!

My main goal , when creating a portrait is the expression of the subject. It is not an easy task, even if you follow all the existing theories and rules on how to draw and paint a portrait. It is about constant comparison of the forms and shapes, the relationship of the planes, angles and levels,. Also, the behavior of the light has a huge impact on how the shapes form.

For me the most important thing is what I want to say about the character that I am painting. I find it challenging, but at the same time it can be immensely rewarding, when you look at your painting and it is a success.

The key to successful portrait painting (and other painting genres also relate to this technique) is in stepping back, even leaving it and coming back in a couple of hours, which helps you to see your mistakes and correct them. And if you are completely stuck and do not see what exactly is wrong, do a mirror check. It works like magic!

Creating a series of portraits of my family members was one of my projects in 2022.