Kate Duchess of Cambridge, portrait

[the*scarlet*pimpernel]

😐

Reminds me of Jean Kitson for some reason

[**meep**]

If you read the following link it also mentions among other things, the artist has squared off her jaw.

This is the photo it was based on which is also in the link below:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2260655/Kate-Middleton-Rotten-official-portrait-Duchess-Cambridge-artist-Paul-Emsley-unveiled.html

Thanks for that

[pct001wine]

A portrait is an interpretation of the subject by the artist.

If you want something more "realistic", get a photo.

[cherry*135]

Artist has given her blouse sleeves. She is also wearing Diana's earrings that she had modified.

[cherry*135]

It is based on a photo.

Don't people (Royals?) 'sit' for portraits anymore. Too busy?

[**meep**]

I think he did a brilliant job with the smile.  In that link you posted Amethyst,  there is a portrait of Princess Diana.  It is so much easier to depict more obvious but natural  looking expressions, if that makes sense.

[pct001wine]

Well, Queenie sat for a portrait with Rolf, she seems to have had the time.  And did his portrait raise a few eyebrows with the artistic cognoscenti !  (not one of theirs, you know). 

Even if it is based on a photo, it is still an artist's interpretation.

[id_pending]

I think its a beautiful piece of art of a beautiful subject and im surprised so many people are ripping it to shreds.  

I notice lots of copies are already making an appearance. Didnt take long.

[crystal**flake]

I admire anyone that can paint, painting people would be difficult I would have thought.

[purple_haize]

I think its a beautiful piece of art of a beautiful subject and im surprised so many people are ripping it to shreds.  

I notice lots of copies are already making an appearance. Didnt take long.

I only said it didnt look right.........but as others have said, It is the artists interpretation on what Catherine looks like, so in that regard, he did do a good job.

[ambercat16]

I think it makes an attractive, vibrant young woman look drab, dull and old.