Category: Portraiture

Portrait Drawing of my Niece

12/29/2025

My niece recently turned 6 months and I enjoyed drawing her portrait! She's a beautiful baby and it's great watching her grow!
A note about portraiture: I think a lot about proportions and getting the accuracy. I measure by eye, but it takes practice to get the measurements right. Getting a likeness can be challenging, but I trust that if my proportions are correct then the likeness will follow. Good practice is to draw and paint self portraits; self portraits allow you to practice without pressure (and a model that is always ready!)
I love portraits and recently put up a PORTRAITURE PAGE here on my website. Check it out and I'll share more in 2026!

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Community Arts Association | Finished Portrait Demo

4/1/2025

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Earlier in March, I was invited to give a demo at the Community Arts Association in Allendale, NJ. It was a great experience, but I wasn't able to finish the portrait during that time. After two more sittings, the portrait is complete and I'm very happy to share the photos.
As always, working from life is the only way to capture the presence of the sitter. Working from photos will never allow for the same spirit to come through. Thank you again to my wonderful model and her family; I'm so glad it turned out well!

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Community Arts Association Portrait Demo

3/11/2025

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Huge thanks to the Community Arts Association for inviting me to do a portrait demonstration. It was great to meet so many new people! And another big thanks to my model who posed wonderfully. I only had about an hour to work so I'll share a photo once the portrait is finished at a later date.
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https://www.caafinearts.org/

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Portrait Painting Demonstration | Tuesday, March 11th, 2025 | Community Arts Association

2/18/2025

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I'm honored to be giving a portrait painting demonstration on March 11th at the Community Arts Association in Allendale, NJ. Using oil paints, I will be sharing my process, materials and methods for creating a strong painting. I encourage a Q + A format in order to share as much as I can. Can't wait - See you then!

• Tuesday, March 11, 2025 | 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
https://www.caafinearts.org/events-2/eric-santoli

Community Arts Association
Allendale, NJ 07401