Dear Artists,
There’s a very specific rush you get when a model sits before your blank canvas…
…a rush of wonder, excitement, fear, and possibility.
How will you turn this beautiful human form into a wonderful and expressive painting?
Every portrait artist quickly develops an eye for finding the unique beauty in every person they paint…
…but getting that beauty on the canvas is a whole different challenge.
Part of this challenge comes from having the artistic skills necessary to create a portrait.
Another part of the challenge is more broad…
…it has to do with the way portraiture is taught.
Typically, the moment you meet your model is the moment your painting begins.
It’s a uniquely modern approach.
But one artist believes this is a mistake, and he’s made it his mission to study the greats and share their classic lessons with the world.
That artist is Ryan S. Brown.
He defies categorization, painting whatever catches his eye and stirs his soul — but he’s best known for his arresting portraits that capture the attention of anyone passing by.
His style and technique are unmatched.
From how he prepares his canvas…
…and mixes his paints…
…and develops his painting over several sessions…
…pushing it forward bit by bit until it’s finally complete.
But what makes Ryan rise above the rest is not just his technique…
… it’s his entire approach to portraits.