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Artist reflects on experience painting a portrait that was disliked by the sitter. · Cyprus Report

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Artist reflects on experience painting a portrait that was disliked by the sitter.

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In September 2024, an artist was commissioned to paint a portrait of an 86-year-old man.
The sitter had reportedly always wanted a formal portrait of himself.
Upon seeing the finished portrait, the man expressed his dislike for it.
The experience led the artist to question their own attitudes towards looks and body image.

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A moment that changed me: I painted a man’s portrait – and he hated itThe Guardian · 5 hours ago

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In September 2024, an artist was commissioned to paint a portrait of an 86-year-old man.
The sitter had reportedly always wanted a formal portrait of himself.
Upon seeing the finished portrait, the man expressed his dislike for it.
The experience led the artist to question their own attitudes towards looks and body image.

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