Painting of person

MY BRAND PROMISE I am a US-based painter. (Most sellers use artists in Eastern Europe or China) Every portrait is painted by me, A.J. Alper (Some sellers farm out the work) Each portrait is produced in oils by hand. No digital processing or printing is used in my work (Not true with most sellers) Every portrait comes with a 100% money-back guarantee (I stand behind my work) I use quality archival materials in my portraits (The work is intended to last centuries) 100% GENUINE HAND-PAINTED…

"When you look in the mirror, what do you see?" a portrait painting of a woman looking in the mirror by Elena Morozova. Painting a portrait is captivating. There is a kind of wordless communication that happens between the artist and the sitter during the process. It takes a lot of focus and attentiveness, and there is so much beauty and character to be found on the face of the person #portraitpainting #oilcanvaspainting #portraitoilpainting

In a comment on one of my recent posts, someone used the phrase “art for profit” in an attempt to be negative. But rather than an insult, that’s a dream! I feel so incredibly lucky that my “work” is something I absolutely love—painting the fascinating, endless variety of human faces. And how great is it that something I love to create happens to be something that others value, too. As long as I can continue to elicit reactions like the one to this portrait—“omg, I freaking LOVE it!”—I’m…

I painted this painting when my sweet niece, Laine, was still in utero🎀 My sisters first baby, and we all were so excited to get a little girl in the family. Everyone wondered what she would look like.....today she had her first ballet class and outfit fitting....pretty darn close 🎀💗 .....#fineart #acrylic #childrensportraits #gift #anniversary #birthday #siblings #sisters #ballet #ballerina #instaart #instadaily #instaartist #courtneymohlerart