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Although portraits are one of the oldest and most established artistic ventures historically, we find that modern portraiture is often buried and forgotten underneath the more media savvy contemporary art. However, there are a great number of modern portrait artists who are painting flesh in a fantastically inventive and visually stunning way.
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| Secret Place Collection IV by
Melissa Mailer Yates |
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If you are new to the study of portraiture, it is an absolute must to have a look at the figurative and portrait work of Lucian Freud. Considered the most important British figurative painter of our time, Freud's fleshy tones and distinctive meaty brushstrokes are unique. His work can be found in the National Portrait Gallery, among many others. New RA member Jenny Saville is considered a VIP of modern portraiture, painting woman from unusual perspectives. Saville has a genuinely beautiful and individual viewpoint. |
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From an exhibition point of view, the members of the Royal Society of Portrait Painters are showing Self-Portraits this month at Temple Place.
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| Everything But The Blues by
Nina Ribeiro |
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There are a wealth of wonderful portrait and figurative artists at CollectorsPrints. The sleek style of Nina Ribeiro is stunningly contemporary in style, and well worth a browse. Alternatively, Melissa Mailer-Yates continues to be a staple artist of modern figurative art. Her flawlessly painted and perfectly observed works are instantly recognisable, and skilfully delicate.
'An Exhibition of Self-Portraits' by the Members of the Royal Society of Portrait Painters, 2 Temple Place, London, 2nd - 10th October |
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