Monday, October 6, 2008

Portrait Painting

Portrait painting is a genus in painting, where the intention is to portray the visual manifestation of the subject, most frequently a person. A well executed picture is anticipated to illustrate the inner essence of the subject not just a physical image.

The phrase 'portrait painting' can also explain a painted portrait. Portraitists make their portraits by commission or are enthused by appreciation or fondness for the subject. If an artiste portrays him or herself, the end result is called a self-portrait.

Portraits can describe the subject 'full body', 'half span' or 'head and shoulder'. Beside human beings, flora and fauna, pets and even lifeless objects can be elected as the subject matter for a portrayal.

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