What a good portrait is not

A good portrait is not simply a copy of a photograph. Although Adam Clague bases his painting on photographs, he never blindly copies them. Rather, the artist adds his own skill and knowledge to the work to create something unique and beautiful.

What a good portrait is

A good portrait is a representation of an individual at a specific time in his life. The portrait artist not only captures the individual's physical likeness, but also indicates his personality and character. The painting should stand alone as a work of artistic beauty.