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Art of a person = Portrait.<\/em><\/p>\n

Why do Artists Make Portraits?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Because people are important to us.<\/strong><\/p>\n

As humans, we want to make connections with others, to understand them and have them understand us. A powerful portrait can make the viewer feel a connection with the subject. We may feel the joy we see in them, or relate to their pain; maybe we are drawn in by the subject’s confidence or vulnerability. Portraits can connect us to our own emotions, and remind us that others share those emotions, too.<\/p>\n

Portraits tell a story about a person.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Portraits reflect how artists see the subject, how they perceive them. The choices the artist makes in creating a portrait shape their story. A portrait doesn’t have to be a literal, realistic likeness of a person, it can be a conceptual piece that communicates the idea or essence of a person. There are countless ways an artist can represent someone’s identity, tell their story, create connection and evoke emotion.<\/p>\n

And, sometimes, portraits just look really cool.<\/strong><\/p>\n

But it’s not all about perfection. A portrait that reflects a technically accurate representation of the subject (realism) may show great technical skill, but it will only have power if it communicates a message and connects with the viewer.<\/p>\n

Student Portrait Projects<\/h2>\n

Here are some student portrait projects from previous years:<\/p>\n\n