A Painting that Tells your Story

Indian Painting

A person or portrait painting shows the image of a particular person.  Traditionally, the subject of the portrait is called a “sitter” because people would sit in front of the artist to have the portrait painted.  Nowadays, an artist can work using a photograph so no need to sit for a portrait.  An effective portrait or person painting is when the portrait speaks about the person or is telling a story.  A strong portrait or person painting captivates the viewers, draws and engages the viewers’ attention into the painting.  It is no longer just a visual representation but it also reveals the essence of the person.