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Are you looking for different artists that works with portraits, or are inspired by ‘portraits’ as a theme?
Here are a range of artists that are inspired by a variety of portrait styles, all working in different media and materials.
Vincent Valdez is a Texas-born artist known for his large, hyper-realistic paintings that address real issues in American history and society. Raised in San Antonio, his artwork explores themes of social justice, memory, and the Mexican American experience through his mastery of the human figure. Vincent Valdez’s artwork is more than art; it is a […]
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Read More Vincent ValdezArtist Fiona Morley is a sculptor whose wire artworks show intricate layering and life-like, human forms. Her wire portrait sculptures often explore themes of nature, life, and human experience, inviting viewers to engage with her pieces on both a visual and emotional level. Get art resources sent straight to your email: Fiona Morley makes wire […]
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Read More Fiona MorleyPhlegm is a street artist, muralist and illustrator from the UK. He is renowned for his large-scale murals that explore fantastical worlds full of characters, animals and surreal landscapes. Combining highly detailed black and white line work with imaginative themes, Phlegm’s artworks are like stories which have a dreamlike narrative. Get art resources sent straight […]
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Read More PhlegmBoris Nzebo is a portrait artist who creates paintings and collages that reflect the vibrant visual life of his hometown, Douala, in West Africa. Nzebo’s artworks explore portraits and urban culture, particularly the intricate hairstyles of men and women. He then integrates the hairstyles into cityscapes as part of the city architecture. Nzebo’s paintings and […]
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Read More Boris NzeboDeborah Roberts is a mixed media artist who works across painting, collage, text and installation. Roberts’ figurative works challenge ideas of beauty and depict the complexity of Black subjecthood. Her artworks explore themes of childhood, race, identity politics and gender through symbolism and double meanings. Get art resources sent straight to your email: Deborah Roberts […]
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Read More Deborah RobertsAlfred Conteh is a contemporary American artist who creates powerful, thought-provoking pieces that explore the complexities of identity, history, and social justice. Conteh uses a variety of mediums, including painting, drawing and sculpture, to create artworks about race and power in society. Get art resources sent straight to your email: Aldred Conteh is a multi-disciplinary […]
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Read More Alfred ContehGwen John was a portrait artist from Wales, UK. John also painted animals, specifically cats, but was best known for her paintings of anonymous women and self-portraits. John moved to France and enjoyed a painting career which lasted 40 years, with her portraits gaining more recognition after she died. She is now recognised as one […]
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Read More Gwen JohnTom Mead is a British figurative and portrait artist based in London. He shot to fame when he was a finalist on Portrait Artist of the Year and is well known for his fragmented and fractured paintings showing people in various positions. Mead’s contemporary portrait paintings have been exhibited in art galleries across the UK. […]
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Read More Tom MeadJames Mylne is a British artist renowned for his exceptional biro drawings. He creates his artwork using a range of biro pens, which allows him to produce an array of tones and textures. Mylne has developed a unique Pop Art style that captures the essence of his subjects with incredible realism, detail and precision. James […]
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Read More James MylneOscar Ukonu is a Nigerian hyperrealist biro artist who has made a name for himself in the world of art with his incredibly detailed pen drawings that are often mistaken for photographs. His unique style of art is a result of his passion for capturing the intricate details of the human face and form. Oscar […]
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