WASHINGTON (AP) — When abstract expressionism was all the rage in American art in the mid-20th century, many artists thought the art of painting portraits was dead. Artist Chuck Close went so far as ...

Artist Cathy Busby installing "About Face" in the refectory at Union Theological Seminary (all images courtesy the artist) In the recess of Union Theological Seminary is the school’s grand dining room ...

Face To Face: Portraits of Our Vibrant City opens Friday at The Bridge Progressive Arts Institute in Charlottesville. The new exhibit uuses the intimate process of portraiture to connect artists and ...

Creating a professional anime portrait with artificial intelligence assistance is challenging due to the unique characteristics and abstract nature of the anime art style. Input sketches made by ...

The fourth annual Face To Face: Portraits of Our Vibrant City program uses the process of portraiture to provide Charlottesville artists and community members the opportunity to connect. Each year, ...

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