Our 36-Page Magazine - Sent Free to Members


Highlights from the current issue (publishing September 2009):

"The One and Only Orpen"
The brilliant and eccentric Irish portraitist - a genius who created a unique approach to portraiture.
By P. G. Konody

Gallery Profile:
The Foremost American Portrait Gallery
A look at the fabulous past of Portraits, Inc. in New York City.
By Andrea Ericson

Commentary:
The Question of the Smile
An age-old problem for the portrait artist - the pros and cons.
By John Howard Sanden

Painting Equine Portraits
How a leading artist creates portrait compositions involving horses.
By L. Steven Moppert

Case History:
Inspired By a Sargent Masterpiece
How a painting of two young twins is fashioned after a famous Sargent masterwork.

Portrait Review:
A New Presidential Portrait
Painted from life by Robert Alexander Anderson.

Plus news of Portrait Institute Programs:
The Great Portraits Tour to London
The Portrait Institute Lecture 2010
Our Newest Book

Become a Member of
The Portrait Institute

For a one-time charge of $50 (there are no annual renewal charges) your membership entitles you to a discount on purchases from the Institute website, plus advance invitations to special events (such as the annual Members' Lecture), and travel opportunities, (such as our London "Great Portraits" tour). To become a member, click on "Ordering."







Visit our website The World
of Portrait Painting for John Howard Sanden's Commentary column, recent portrait reviews, career advice from Chris Saper, The Hall of Fame of American Portrait Painting, and other special features.

worldofportraitpainting.com

© 2009 by John Howard Sanden
Site created by A Stroke of Genius, Inc.