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One step at a time. Gwenn Seemel paints portraits.

Just this side of prostitution

Posted on Apr 13, 2008 | Comments (0)

Portland artist Gwenn Seemel's painted portrait


The moral status of the working artist is as hotly debated as ever in the art world, but at least my moral status isn’t up for discussion anymore. 


Contributing member

Posted on Apr 10, 2008 | Comments (0)

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Sometimes, I let myself make serious work, but hopefully never work that takes itself too seriously!


Snow days are a state of mind.

Posted on Apr 07, 2008 | Comments (0)

Portland artist Gwenn Seemel paints Shauna Parsons' portrait


Breaking the rhythm of the everyday restores value to the everyday.


Sign on the dotted line.

Posted on Apr 04, 2008 | Comments (0)

model release form, working artist portrait making


Written agreements are an artist’s best friend, and model releases are a necessity for every portrait-making situation. 


Make work in series.

Posted on Apr 02, 2008 | Comments (0)

Oregon artist Robert Hess, portrait by Gwenn Seemel


Fully exploring a theme makes all the difference when presenting work to venues for exhibitions.  That, and it makes your work better! 


Denim that refuses to be blue

Posted on Mar 30, 2008 | Comments (4)

Portland artist Gwenn Seemel's paint dyed pants


This is one case of the clothes making the person, but only so long as the person makes the clothes.  Learn how to make pants like these!


The cutting edge of FOLK art

Posted on Mar 27, 2008 | Comments (10)

Portland artist Gwenn Seemel's portrait bag


Art that’s for the people is compelling, subversive, incisive and important precisely because it’s for the people. 


To flatter or not to flatter

Posted on Mar 26, 2008 | Comments (0)

detail image of a portrait by Portland artist Gwenn Seemel


The portraitist’s ultimate dilemma--or is it? 


Reviving and redefining a tradition

Posted on Mar 25, 2008 | Comments (0)

a portrait by Portland artist Gwenn Seemel


Painted portraiture is dead.  Long live painted portraiture!


On saving paints and brushes

Posted on Mar 24, 2008 | Comments (1)

acrylic paint on palette


Two or three practical tips I wish someone had given me when I was first starting out.


Is it vain to want to have your portrait done?

Posted on Mar 22, 2008 | Comments (0)

Marc Acito's painted portrait by Oregon artist Gwenn Seemel


Marc Acito, author of How I Paid For College, doesn’t think so. Not anymore!


Why making money from your work makes you a better artist

Posted on Mar 20, 2008 | Comments (2)

Herb Bensinger with his portrait by Portland artist Gwenn Seemel


Getting paid to make your art doesn’t necessarily prove that you’re a better artist, but it should help you to develop your work. 


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