Those wishing to raise their profile as a portrait painter should be interested in the latest Call for Entries for the 132nd Annual Exhibition in 2023 of the Royal Society of Portrait Painters The deadline for the digital entries for the annual exhibition in May 2023 of the Royal Society of […]
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Episode 5 of Portrait Artist of the Year 2022 (Series 9)
This is a review of Episode 5 of Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year 2022 (series 9) The artists are lined to to hear the outcome of the Judges deliberations and which three are selected for the shortlist. I’m still very frustrated by the NOW TV app which refuses to […]
Episode 7 of Portrait Artist of the Year 2022 (Series 9)
I’m so long this week in posting this review that I’m going to use a pic from when the one of the shortlisted artists was announced as the introduction! the winner of Episode 7 is announced This is my review of Episode 7 of Portrait Artist of the Year 2022 […]
How to do a self portrait: the bravest form of art?
You may be intimately acquainted with your face. But that doesn’t mean you know how to do a self portrait. In fact, mastering the art of self-portraiture can be a lifetime’s work in itself. Self-portraits offer an intriguing paradox. Most of us have painted them. After all, it’s easier to […]
Graeme Drendel wins $150,000 Doug Moran Portrait Prize 2022
Graeme Drendel with his portrait of fellow portrait painter Lewis Miller Last week it was announced that Victorian artist Graeme Drendel has won Australia’s richest portrait prize, the $150,000 Doug Moran National Portrait Prize 2022 (DMNPP), for his painting of fellow artist Lewis Miller. Portrait of Lewis Miller by Graeme Drendel It’s […]
Chief Justice Marilyn Kelly Portrait Unveiling
Chief Justice Marilyn Kelly portrait. Investiture of the Portrait of Chief Justice Marilyn Kelly Yesterday was the investiture celebration for the portrait of Chief Justice Marilynn Kelly at the Michigan Supreme Court. I presented the portrait before the full Court. As always, it is a solemn and joyous occasion. The […]
Semi Finals of Portrait Artist of the Year 2022
This is all about the semi-finals of Portrait Artist of the Year 2022 (Series 9) which was broadcast last night. It covers various observations about the Semi-Final (the reality and the programme) including: The Semi Finalists The Wild Card The Heat Paintings The Sitter setup and setting Decision-making The Finalists Episode […]
MAKING A MARK: Portrait Artist of the Year
Do you think you know who is going to win Portrait Artist of the Year this year? Can you work out – in advance of the Semi-Final on Wednesday 23rd November – who will make the Final? Why not have a go after reviewing this year’s semi finalists – SEE […]
Episode 6 of Portrait Artist of the Year 2022 (Series 9)
. I provide some detail which got left out of some of the bios on television. Links to websites are embedded in names. The Sitters The sitters this episode were: Jim Carter – a very experienced actor whose roles have included Mr Carson from Downton Abbey – who brought a cricket […]
Stewart Mungo Portrait Unveiling – Maniscalco Gallery
Portrait of Stewart Mungo Unveiled, October 11, 2022 0 I’m very excited to present my portrait of home developer, Stewart Mungo of Mungo Homes. It’s a privilege to continue their portrait tradition, begun by the late great Michael del Priore. It’s always a little nerve wracking when a portrait is […]