{"id":82863,"date":"2026-02-03T06:29:06","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T05:29:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/veroniquejacquart.com\/quest-ce-qui-fait-dun-portraitiste-le-meilleur-le-regard-dun-expert\/"},"modified":"2026-03-17T09:11:40","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T08:11:40","slug":"quest-ce-qui-fait-dun-portraitiste-le-meilleur-le-regard-dun-expert","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/veroniquejacquart.com\/en\/quest-ce-qui-fait-dun-portraitiste-le-meilleur-le-regard-dun-expert\/","title":{"rendered":"What makes a portrait painter &#8220;the best&#8221;? The eye of an expert"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"82863\" class=\"elementor elementor-82863 elementor-82734\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5e7ad7ef elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5e7ad7ef\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-wide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-32af0326\" data-id=\"32af0326\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22206f20 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"22206f20\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What makes a portrait painter \"the best\"? The eye of an expert <\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-06c25bf elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"06c25bf\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-90a41be\" data-id=\"90a41be\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-80b9482 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"80b9482\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"568\" src=\"https:\/\/veroniquejacquart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-31-768x568.png\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-82736\" alt=\"live fashion illustration\" srcset=\"https:\/\/veroniquejacquart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-31-768x568.png 768w, https:\/\/veroniquejacquart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-31-300x222.png 300w, https:\/\/veroniquejacquart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-31-500x370.png 500w, https:\/\/veroniquejacquart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-31-600x444.png 600w, https:\/\/veroniquejacquart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-31.png 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-627dde98 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"627dde98\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-wide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7b09cc7d\" data-id=\"7b09cc7d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32a6a53 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"32a6a53\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Choosing the best portrait painter is not simply a matter of finding an artist capable of faithfully reproducing a face. Portraiture is a discipline where technical mastery, emotional intelligence, artistic integrity and experience come together. A portrait is often commissioned to preserve an identity, a presence and a legacy, giving the artist&#8217;s role a dimension that is both creative and deeply personal.  <\/p><p>This article explores what truly defines the best portrait artist, examining the artistic mastery, professional standards and less visible qualities that distinguish an exceptional portrait from a mere representation. Drawing on the recognized practices of professional portraiture, this expert analysis provides clear benchmarks for collectors, families and institutions in search of lasting, meaningful portraits. <\/p><p>Throughout this reflection, references to work and philosophy associated with <a href=\"https:\/\/veroniquejacquart.com\/en\/\"><strong>V\u00e9ronique Jacquart<\/strong><\/a> offer a concrete example of how these principles can be applied to contemporary portraiture.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8550dba elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8550dba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><br>Understanding the role of the portraitist<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a5e7f9a elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a5e7f9a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A portrait painter does much more than create a faithful image of a person&#8217;s appearance. Portraiture lies at the crossroads of art, psychology, observation and technical rigor. The artist acts as an interpreter, translating the subject&#8217;s physical features, temperament and presence into a visual form that can withstand the test of time.  <\/p><p>Unlike many other art forms, portraiture implies an intrinsic responsibility. It often represents identity, memory and heritage. As a result, the role of the portraitist extends far beyond aesthetics to include careful observation, ethical discernment and emotional sensitivity. This complexity explains why only a few artists are recognized as the best portraitists in their field.   <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-174a687 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"174a687\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><br>Portraiture as interpretation, not mere reproduction<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38e7df0 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"38e7df0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Portraits are often misunderstood as mere visual copies. In reality, a successful portrait interprets more than it reproduces. The artist must choose what to emphasize, what to soften, and how to guide the viewer&#8217;s gaze without betraying the truth of the subject.  <\/p><p>A professional portrait painter observes posture, variations in expression and the evolution of personality over time. These observations guide the artistic decisions that shape the final work. This process of interpretation is one of the essential elements that distinguish a competent work from a portrait created by the <a href=\"https:\/\/veroniquejacquart.com\/en\/live-portrait\/\"><strong>best portraitist<\/strong><\/a>.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-506aa034 elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"506aa034\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-wide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-437481c6\" data-id=\"437481c6\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75faeabe elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"75faeabe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why portraiture is a specialized discipline<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50d3ae1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"50d3ae1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The art of portraiture demands a convergence of skills that are rarely mastered simultaneously. Technical precision must coexist with emotional sensitivity, without one dominating the other. This balance makes portraiture one of the most demanding visual disciplines.  <\/p><p>A professional portraitist must maintain structural accuracy of the human face while responding with finesse to subtle emotional cues. He or she must also make informed choices regarding materials, scale and technique to ensure the stability and visual consistency of the work over many decades. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6225fa52 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6225fa52\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The responsibility of representation<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2813583a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2813583a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Each portrait carries a meaning that goes beyond its artistic medium. It can become a personal legacy, a family testimony or an institutional representation. The artist&#8217;s choices therefore have long-term consequences.  <\/p><p>V\u00e9ronique Jacquart&#8217;s approach fully illustrates this sense of responsibility, viewing portraiture as a rigorous practice rather than a mere decorative service. This commitment explains why excellence in portraiture is built through sustained devotion, not mere declarations. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6407e90 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6407e90\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Technical mastery as the foundation<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f3614ec elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f3614ec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Technical skill is not optional in portraiture. It is the foundation on which all expressive elements rest. Without solid technique, even emotionally ambitious portraits lose credibility.  <\/p><p>That&#8217;s why the best portraitist is almost always an artist with extensive training and many years of disciplined practice.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b40a6b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b40a6b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Accuracy of design and proportions<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1906abe elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1906abe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Before tackling color, texture or atmosphere, structure must be mastered. The precision of the drawing determines whether a portrait appears stable and credible. <\/p><p>Key technical skills include:<\/p><ul><li>Understanding the anatomy of the skull and face<\/li><li>Precise line placement<\/li><li>Mastering perspective and scale<\/li><li>Sensitivity to symmetry and asymmetry<\/li><\/ul><p>A professional portraitist uses these skills intuitively, allowing expression to emerge naturally rather than being forced.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-650a474 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"650a474\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Mastery of medium and technique<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a3533f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8a3533f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Each artistic medium has its own constraints. Oil paint, charcoal or graphite require distinct approaches and rhythms. Mastery means knowing how far to push the material without compromising legibility.  <\/p><p>A luxury portraitist also takes into account the aging of the works, in particular :<\/p><ul><li>The use of fade-resistant archival pigments<\/li><li>Stable museum-quality supports<\/li><li>Techniques to prevent cracking and weathering<br><br><\/li><\/ul><p>This long-term vision is a defining characteristic of the best portrait painter and is clearly reflected in the working methods associated with V\u00e9ronique Jacquart.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a1b8278 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a1b8278\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"975\" height=\"766\" src=\"https:\/\/veroniquejacquart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-32.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-82744\" alt=\"meilleur portraitiste\" srcset=\"https:\/\/veroniquejacquart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-32.png 975w, https:\/\/veroniquejacquart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-32-300x236.png 300w, https:\/\/veroniquejacquart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-32-768x603.png 768w, https:\/\/veroniquejacquart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-32-500x393.png 500w, https:\/\/veroniquejacquart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-32-600x471.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 975px) 100vw, 975px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e679221 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e679221\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><br>Capturing resemblance beyond appearance<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9be899b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9be899b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A portrait that only reproduces physical features may seem correct, yet remain distant. True likeness operates on an emotional level, where recognition comes from a sense of familiarity rather than an exact copy. <\/p><p>The most convincing portraits give the impression of meeting a person, not observing an image. This deep recognition is at the heart of the best portrait artist&#8217;s approach. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ebea8c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2ebea8c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Emotional accuracy<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a5dc078 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a5dc078\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Emotional accuracy refers to the artist&#8217;s ability to convey how the subject feels, rather than how he or she poses. It is expressed through measured visual choices, far from dramatic effects or exaggerated expressions. <\/p><p>A professional portrait painter spends time observing these subtleties, allowing emotional cues to emerge naturally. This patience ensures that the portrait reflects an authentic personality rather than a fleeting expression. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a9b33d4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a9b33d4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Presence and personality<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-85398d2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"85398d2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Presence is the quality that makes a portrait lively and engaging. Difficult to define, it is nevertheless immediately perceptible. It emerges when the subject&#8217;s personality is expressed through natural posture, sincere expression and balanced composition.  <\/p><p>Artists recognized for the durability of their work, including V\u00e9ronique Jacquart, favor this gradual development of portraiture. This thoughtful approach avoids forced results and embodies the patience of the best portrait painter. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b7e1da elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9b7e1da\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Artistic style and consistency<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1709f1f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1709f1f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Style lends unity to an artist&#8217;s entire body of work. It makes it possible to recognize a visual signature without having to read a name. <\/p><p>Consistency doesn&#8217;t mean repetition, but clarity of vision.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-861092c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"861092c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Developing a recognizable voice<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36c578a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"36c578a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/veroniquejacquart.com\/portrait-gifts-for-vip\/\"><strong>professional portrait painter <\/strong> <\/a>develops over time a personal visual language that guides his or her choices of color, contrast and composition.<\/p><p>A strong artistic voice offers :<\/p><ul><li>Consistent quality across all orders<\/li><li>Greater confidence for customers investing in a portrait<\/li><li>Artistic integrity independent of fashion<\/li><\/ul><p>The practices of luxury portraitists rely heavily on this consistency to establish credibility and trust.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f79c1ff elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f79c1ff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Balancing tradition and individuality<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a9c9f91 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a9c9f91\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Portraiture is part of centuries of tradition. However, a rigid application of historical formulas can limit expression. <\/p><p>The best portraitist respects tradition while responding to the individuality of the subject, creating works that are timeless rather than dated.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-20ecf07 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"20ecf07\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Professional standards and ethics<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35b8e8e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"35b8e8e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Professionalism shapes the entire portrait experience, from initial consultation to final delivery. Ethical practice shows respect for both subject and art. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9f31fa7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9f31fa7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Collaboration and communication with customers<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b60b578 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b60b578\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Clear communication is essential. A professional portrait artist explains expectations without promising unrealistic results. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Key professional behaviors include:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><ul><li><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">A transparent discussion of the process and deadlines<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><li><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Clear limits regarding retouching<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><li><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Meeting customer expectations without compromising quality<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">This approach is fully reflected in V\u00e9ronique Jacquart&#8217;s professional ethics.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8fe95b3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8fe95b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Commitment to quality and sustainability<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22d37d5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"22d37d5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A portrait often has emotional and historical value. The artist must anticipate how the work will stand the test of time. <\/p><p>The best portraitist thinks in terms of longevity right from the design stage, through the choice of materials and rigorous execution.<\/p><p> <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35defd1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"35defd1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Evaluating a portrait painter before placing an order<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dbe3e7b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dbe3e7b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Choosing a portrait painter requires careful evaluation. A portrait is often a long-term investment, both emotional and material. Decisions based solely on price, speed or immediate visual impact frequently result in works lacking depth or durability.  <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ee20a32 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ee20a32\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Examining a portfolio with discernment<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2fa0153 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2fa0153\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When analyzing a portfolio, it&#8217;s essential to observe overall consistency rather than focusing on a single standout work. A strong portfolio demonstrates consistently accurate drawing on a variety of subjects. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-875e7bf elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"875e7bf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Understanding the artist's process<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ead4a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5ead4a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A professional portraitist must be able to clearly explain his or her process, from initial consultation to final delivery. This includes reference management, validation steps and deadlines associated with each phase. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c27c753 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c27c753\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conclusion<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab754cf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ab754cf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The best portrait artist is defined by discipline, integrity and depth, rather than by visibility or marketing claims. Excellence in portraiture is the result of years of study, a respect for tradition and a sensitivity to human presence. <\/p><p>A professional portrait artist creates works that honor identity while standing the test of time. For those seeking meaningful portrait commissions rooted in craftsmanship, drawing inspiration from artists such as V\u00e9ronique Jacquart offers a valuable perspective. <\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/veroniquejacquart.com\/en\/contact\/\"><strong>Schedule a consultation<\/strong><\/a> with a professional portraitist to discuss your vision, timeline and investment in a customized, heritage-quality portrait.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-bab5bf9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"bab5bf9\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-669670e\" data-id=\"669670e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34c05a4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"34c05a4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5de1ca1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5de1ca1\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7db2250\" data-id=\"7db2250\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5804e73 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5804e73\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-132b324\" data-id=\"132b324\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b75195 elementor-widget elementor-widget-accordion\" data-id=\"9b75195\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1631\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1631\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What defines the best portrait painter?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1631\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1631\"><p>The best portraitist combines technical mastery, emotional sensitivity, professional ethics and artistic consistency. His work captures both likeness and likability, but retains both style and creativity. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1632\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1632\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What's the difference between a professional portrait painter and an amateur?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1632\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1632\"><p>A professional portraitist respects the client&#8217;s brand image, communicates clearly and creates works that clients will want to keep for a long time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1633\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1633\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What distinguishes a luxury portraitist?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1633\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1633\"><p>A portraitist for luxury events emphasizes expertise, personalized experience and discretion. The aim is to put the customer first with impeccable service. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1634\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1634\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">How long does it take to paint a portrait?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1634\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1634\"><p>Live, a portrait is drawn in less than 10 minutes. On commission, it can take several hours. Times vary according to the details drawn (high jewelry pieces &#8211; watches and backgrounds).  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1635\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1635\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Why is emotional accuracy essential in portraiture?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1635\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1635\"><p>Emotional accuracy enables the portrait to reflect the character of the subject, not just its appearance, giving the work depth and lasting relevance, and in the age of AI, this is indispensable.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-88cca65 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"88cca65\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-db3b5f0\" data-id=\"db3b5f0\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2fe3ab7 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"2fe3ab7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/veroniquejacquart.com\/en\/contact\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Contact me at<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What makes a portrait painter &#8220;the best&#8221;? 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