Portraiture Portrait painting holds a special responsibility, artists for centuries have been captivated by the human form, the ultimate in expression and character... from the laughter lines on an old man, to looking into a face of beauty or the wonderment that a young childs eyes can hold... capturing this on canvas deserves the utmost respect. A favourite part of mine in any portrait is the hands as they offer such wonderful form and shading... with care they can give very rewarding results.