by Ione Citrin

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Herb

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16" high x 8" wide x 9" deep bronze sculpture Portrait Commissions Available Herb, bronze sculpture "Herb" - Portraits are a meaningful exercise for me as a visual artist. I try not only to replicate the human being exactly as he/she is at that specific point in time, but I also try to capture his/her essence, his/her spirit, his/her aura, and how these affect me. Naturally I can only do a portrait of someone whose presence moves me. I do not have to "love" my model; I just have to have a strong reaction to his/her image and personality. A strong reaction from the artist will affect the outcome of the piece. It is impossible to get these "vibes" from a photograph. The painting will be stiff and not life-like. However, occasionally I have done a portrait of an individual I've casually set my eyes upon, had a strong reaction to his/her image, and took a picture. I immediately set forth upon replicating the person's image, so that my memory and reaction is fresh and exciting, and I do have the photograph to refer to. All portraits are the artist's interpretation of the individual. The person trusts the artist's rendering will be complimentary and evoke his/her presence. I enjoy doing portraits. They are demanding, exacting, and time consuming; yet rewarding at completion.

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