I love faces. But I’m not alone. Studies have been conducted that show our brains reward us when we see faces we like. The obsession with faces has found its way into the art world. In this issue of ArtDiction, we discuss various methods of capturing faces—portraiture, painting, drawing, and more.
Following this theme, we interviewed painter Erin Fitzpatrick (page 16) who paints many faces of varied subcultures while also capturing the surroundings and the environment of her subjects. The artwork of Kerry Beall is also featured (page 36). Kerry has a surrealistic approach to faces that plays with the imagination yet still seems quite real. We also present articles that will encourage you to doodle, teach you a little about where portraiture began, and how to paint the perfect portrait.
So, meet a new face and create a new memory. Or find that familiar face you love and give it a polite stare. Science says it’s okay.
