Portrait Completion Process: Resolution and Letting the Work Rest
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Portrait in Progress: Living With a Portrait as It Develops
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Time in Portraiture: Time as a Material in Portrait Painting
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Working from photographs or from-life: Portrait Source Material
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The “Featured” category highlights top-level, broad topics recommended by the artist, Robert Moutrey. These posts cover essential insights, inspirational stories, and transformative client experiences. They provide an overview of the most impactful aspects of portraiture, offering readers a comprehensive introduction to the art form.
How you can support Robert Moutrey
Whether you found me through social media, Google, my newsletter, or by word of mouth, thank you for joining me here. It’s sometimes easy to …
Portraiture – Developing a Standard
Personally, I believe portraiture sits somewhere between a craft, an art form, and a service. Whether we like it or not, in order to make …
Understanding the Costs of Custom Oil Portraits
Several factors determine the cost of a new portrait project, which I call the four ‘S’s: Support: What is the Support (panel or canvas)? Subjects: …
Working from photographs or from-life: Portrait Source Material
One of the most frequent questions I receive is whether I work from photographs or ‘from-life’. The simple answer is both! I have no preference. …
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Featured Archive
Portrait Completion Process: Resolution and Letting the Work Rest
Portrait in Progress: Living With a Portrait as It Develops
Time in Portraiture: Time as a Material in Portrait Painting
When Is a Portrait Finished?
Portrait Settling Time: Allowing the Work to Settle Between Sittings
Portrait Commission Timeline: How Long a Portrait Takes
Between Portrait Sittings: What Happens Between Sittings
Working from Life Portrait: Why Observation Matters
Flattery, Likeness, and the Ethics of Portrait Painting
Portrait Painting Time: Why Painted Portraits Cannot Be Rushed
Building Portrait Likeness: From Structure to Nuance
Painted Portrait Process: How a Painted Portrait Develops Over Time
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Share your vision—each bespoke oil portrait begins with your story. Robert accepts only a select number of commissions each year, ensuring your portrait receives thoughtful care, focus, and craftsmanship. Take this first step towards a meaningful, lasting legacy.
