Portraits play a big role in our lives. They are a bridge from the past to the present. They hold so many memories and help make sure these memories are never forgotten no matter how much time passes. Read each of these portrait quotes and reflect.
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A good portrait is good because of the people involved.
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Many portraits have a message to convey.
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A portrait is more a reflection of its painter than its subject.
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Portraits show a person's true colors.
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Portraits can capture more than just a person's appearance.
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Painting a self-portrait allows you to learn more about yourself.
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Your manners are a representation of who you truly are.
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Portraits allow for a less literal interpretation of an image and can represent deeper concepts.
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There's a beautiful depth to portraits.
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Portraits can be very serious or rather silly.
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Sitting for a portrait can give you the experience of watching yourself come into being.
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Good, genuine portraits are rare.
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A portrait can give you insight into who a person is.
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Very rarely do people dislike having their portraits taken.
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We see our inner selves through portraits.
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A portrait may not truly represent you as you are.
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Portraits should be timeless.
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Portraits can be tricky to create with faithfulness to the subject.
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Portraits are simple in theory but very complicated to execute.
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It's not about clothes, it's about the people.
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A portrait is a lasting memory of a loved one.
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Those who paint portraits leave pieces of themselves in every work.
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A portrait conveys more than just what you see; it's full of emotion and meaning.
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Portraits are less about the subject and more about a representation of that subject's atmosphere.
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Many people prefer to see idealized versions of themselves in their portraits.
Wishes
