The Figurative Portrait is often considered a form of secondary Art and of lesser creative value. Personally I think the exact opposite. Only an Artist capable of mastering the artistic techniques will be able to give "life" to a portrait. The ability to artistically restore the soul and likeness of the subject being portrayed. The human qualities, the psychological investigation of the subject. Bring out from 'work of art all possible emotions. Often the Figurative Portrait is considered a form of secondary Art and of lesser creative value.\n Personally I think the exact opposite. Only an Artist able to dominate the Artistic techniques will be able to give "life" to a portrait.\n nThe ability to artistically restore the soul and the likeness of the subject who portrays himself. The human qualities, the psychological investigation of the subject. To bring out all the possible emotions from the work of art.