2016 The Art of the Portrait Conference, Daniel Gerhartz

The final day of the Art of the Portrait Conference featured Daniel Gerhartz painting the beautiful Grace Arnold, daughter of artist, Carol Arnold. Notice Grace is able to hold her pose for this 3 hour demonstration. What a pro! Most of these photos were taken from the big screen, which is why the color and photos are askew. Still, I think you can see Dan's progress and get a good idea at the beauty of the final painting,

The Start


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2016 The Art of the Portrait Conference, Carol Arnold and Max Ginsburg Breakout Session

We had several Breakout Sessions from which to choose. I selected the Drawing Workshop with Carol Arnold and Max Ginsburg.  

Carol Arnold

Max Ginsburg

My Treasured Max Ginsburg Sketch

2016 The Art of the Portrait Conference, Everett Raymond Kinstler

Saturday morning began with an excellent presentation by Everett Raymond Kinstler entitled: Yesterday is Tomorrow. 

Everett Raymond Kinstler

Sunday afternoon we visited the National Portrait Gallery and Mr. Kinstler's painting of President Gerald R. Ford. 

President Gerald R. Ford

2016 The Art of the Portrait Conference, Rose Frantzen and Quang Ho

What a treat to watch Rose Frantzen and Quang Ho Paint the same model in their segment entitled Style/Personality: The Connection

Their Starts

Progress

The Images Emerge

Almost Done!

Quang Ho's Painting

Rose Frantzen's Painting

2016 The Art of the Portrait Conference, Artist-to-Artist Face-Off

The Face-Off is one of the most exciting events at Conference. There are usually three artists painting one model and this is going on all throughout the room. Where else can you see so many of your favorite artists at work? 

Michelle Dunaway

Max Ginsburg

Quang Ho

Robert Liberace

Judith Carducci

To see more, please go to the Portrait Society of America Facebook Page

2016 The Art of the Portrait Conference, Shout-Out to My Fellow Texas Artists

I have just returned from the 18th Annual Art of the Portrait Conference in Washington, D.C. There is so much to share, I hardly know where to begin.The next several posts will be dedicated to this event.  All four days were simply amazing! Hat's off to all who coordinated such a gigantic event. You did a wonderful job!

I would like to start by giving a big shout-out to my fellow Texas artists. It was so good to see all of you. My apologies to those I couldn't round up for the group photo. 

Our Texas Delegation

On My Easel

Now that I have the room to spread out, I have several paintings in the works. This one is a 5"x 7" pastel on primed gatorboard. I am pleased with how it is coming along.