Portraits are one of the oldest forms of artistic expression. For thousands of years, artists have been recreating their world and all they see within its boundless beauty and savagery in the form of art. The first known human representation in art form was actually pregnant women or Goddesses; The Venus of Willendorf being one of the oldest to be discovered. It was in Egypt, where living Pharaohs were treated as Gods, that historic portraiture began. The fascination with portraiture was about immortality and honoring those of status. To be rendered at the hand of a skilled artist was to be made an everlasting heirloom; the amaranthine totems.

 

I paint portraits because they fascinate me. Both my Realistic and Inspired Portraits are about capturing a mood, a story and catching a glimpse of the everlasting soul. Its about digging deep into the heart of presence and finding the truth of the moment. Those pages in time can take many forms, such as: 

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• Family Portraits

• Children's Portraits

• Wedding Portraits

• Graduation Portraits

• Boudoir Portraits

• Baby Portraits

• Vacation Portraits

• Ancestor Portraits 

• Pet or Animal Portraits

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The list is endless! Most often, people chose these moments to be captured in the most realistic version possible as Realism Portraits. Which is great! It brings that time to life with a beautifully saturated palette and delicate hand. 

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Another way to experience portraiture is with Inspired Portraits! These are portraits that are creative. This requires a looser grip on the paintbrush and a boundless imagination. I have painted people in many different ways. It can be just a brighter palette, an added element such as a different background, or you can become one with the stars and be a galaxy! I am always looking for new possibilities and here are some I have already explored:

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• Animated  Style

• Tri-chromatic 

• Galaxy​

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So feel free to contact me with any inspiration and ideas you might have to bring your fantasy to life through art! If you have any questions please click on the Contact page or email me at trbrownriggart@hotmail.com and I will get right back to you as soon as I can. 

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