Sometimes all we need is a short span of time to create a recognizable portrait of someone we know. We all know how certain people look, even if we have never met them. Dr. Ramani is a well known public figure. Can you see her in the loose painting below?
What is the least amount of effort we can put into a portrait before it is recognizable? This speed painting video attempts to answer the question.
If you would like to see me paint the portrait in real time, the video below is an hour and a half of live painting with Julia Hanna, who was working on paintings of her own.
Many of us have a limited amount of time to devote to painting portraits. But so do many working artists. Sometimes it is worth exploring how little can be done to create a recognizable image.
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