The Art of the Portrait Conference - Bid on a Masterwork Painting

In just a few days, we will be seeing many of you at the 11th annual The Art of the Portrait conference, and we’re hosting a new and exciting event, Thursday, April 23, 2009, which we want you all to experience. On opening night, fifteen top artists from around the country will gather in the Grand Ballroom for a “Face Off,” painting together from live models for attendees.

Now you can own an artwork by one or more of these artists: Laurel Boeck, Jason Bouldin, Scott Burdick, Wende Caporale, Judith Carducci, Vasudeo Kamath, Ann Manry Kenyon, Robert Liberace, Ying-He Liu, Thomas Nash, Rich Nelson, Paul Newton, Anthony Ryder, Chris Saper, and Dawn Whitelaw!

Friday morning at 8:00 a.m., the Silent Auction for the demonstration artworks kicks off. We’re inviting you to take part, whether you are in attendance or at your home or studio, simply by visiting our website to view the paintings and place your bids or visiting Lake Thoreau Room at the conference. Visit our website on Thursday, April 23 after 9:00 p.m. to view the artworks. Bids will be accepted both on-site and via telephone bidding. Even if you are not in attendance you can bid from home just follow the steps on our website. 

Place your Silent Auction bids before 4:45 p.m. on Saturday, April 25. Winners will be announced Sunday, April 26, 2009 at 9:00 a.m.

If you are attending the conference, also be sure to cast your vote for your favorite FaceOff artwork also in the Lake Thoreau Room. The FaceOff People’s Choice winner will demonstrate on the Mainstage, Saturday, April 25 at 10:30 a.m.

Even in this challenging economy our conference attendance and membership numbers remain steady, which we see as an encouraging affirmation of our members’ dedication to the arts. We hope you will take part in the Silent Auction and continue supporting the Portrait Society’s educational mission. All proceeds help directly sustain our educational programs and scholarships for young artists.

Thanks to Mississippi Ambassador, George Holmes for bringing our attention to this. 

Art Renewal Center ARC - Step by Step Painting

Note: This is for your information and enjoyment and is not promoted or endorsed by the Portrait Society of America. 

Art Renewal Center

"We are pleased to publish An Outline of the Method Used to Paint the Live Model at the Angel Academy of Art, Florence, Italy that has been contributed to ARC, showing step by step the process that Angel Academy students use to achieve their excellent results."

Michael John Angel - 6 steps

Thanks to Mississippi Ambassador, George Holmes for bringing our attention to this.