By Cathy Rogers, Portrait Society of America member Cathy Rogers and Leslie Adams My name is Cathy Rogers, and I have been a member of the Portrait Society of America since October 2011. I attended my very first conference in Philadelphia the following Spring. I remember so clearly Mr. Edward Jonas, Chairman of the PSoA, standing at the podium saying that we would meet other artists that would become our lifelong friends. I thought to myself “not me…people don’t like me.” You

By Janelle Hatherly The digital age has revolutionised access to the knowledge and techniques that underpin traditional art. At least 60% of artists are now self-taught and online tutorials reach millions monthly. However, it’s easy to miss fundamental concepts with discovery learning, and hours of misguided practice can cement bad habits that lead to frustration and anxiety. In-person workshops with professional artists can help overcome these shortcomings. This approach, co

By Andrea Steinbauer While visiting an exhibition on storytelling in Old German and Old Dutch art, I noticed most of the paintings on display had one thing in common: the use of the color blue. This realization inspired me to dig deeper into why this primary color is so special. In color psychology, blue stands for harmony and happiness. According to scientific studies, it has a calming effect on the human nervous system and can help to reduce stress. In rooms, blue creates

by Eddy Greenwood I was thrilled to get the news from the Portrait Society of America that my painting, Life’s a Show , had been awarded a Certificate of Excellence in last year's International Portrait Competition. With the prize came an invitation to collect the award during the Art of the Portrait Conference in Washington, DC. Eddy with his oil painting “Life’s a Show” which was awarded with a Certificate of Excellence in The International Portrait Competition I flew from