Vahid Alipour Asl

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Figurative painting process by Vahid Alipour Asl — stage 1

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Figurative painting process by Vahid Alipour Asl — stage 3

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Portrait Study · Painting Process

Portrait · Selected Study

Portrait Study

Final Painting

Painting Process

From observation to completion

Stage 01 Process

Stage 02 Process

Process Note

In alla prima portrait painting, careful observation and a confident understanding of the face are essential for capturing its character with speed and simplicity.

In this study, I focused on achieving the strongest result with the least possible effort — simplifying forms, making deliberate decisions, and allowing each brushstroke to serve its purpose.

The goal was not to say more, but to say enough.

You can follow the process through the stages of the painting.

Portrait Study · Painting Process

Portrait · Selected Study

Portrait Study II

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Painting Process

Process and study details

Stage 01 Process

Stage 02 Process

Process Note

This portrait study was completed in approximately three hours, based on a photograph of my friend, Negar.

When painting a portrait, I usually begin with a specific feature of the face, such as the eyes, and gradually build the painting step by step. Throughout the process, I constantly check the relationships between the different elements, making sure that everything remains in its proper place.

I pay particular attention to proportions, dimensions, and the relative areas of each form, allowing the painting to develop gradually and accurately. By continuously observing and adjusting these relationships, I work toward achieving the result I have in mind.

Portrait Study · Different Angles

Portrait · Selected Study

Portrait Study III

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Additional Views

Observing the portrait from different angles

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View 03 Study

Process Note

Painting a portrait from different angles has become an important part of my practice. Each new angle presents a different challenge and tests my ability to truly observe and construct the face.

Distances, shapes, proportions, and directions constantly change in relation to one another. Finding these relationships and keeping them under control is what allows the portrait to come together.

Through this process, I have found that starting from the eye sockets and the eyes gives me a reliable point of departure. From there, I can gradually build the rest of the face, allowing each feature to find its place in relation to the whole.

For me, a successful portrait begins with seeing — and then finding the right relationships between what I see.

Portrait Study · Structure & Likeness

Portrait · Selected Study

Portrait Study IV

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Painting Process

Observation, structure and development

Stage 01 Process

Stage 02 Process

Process Note

Achieving a convincing likeness in portrait painting depends on an accurate and well-structured initial drawing, as well as a clear understanding of form and anatomy.

Throughout the painting process, I work with a high level of precision, constantly aware that every decision can either move the painting closer to the intended result or take it in another direction. For this reason, careful observation, sustained concentration, and continuously checking the relationships between the elements are essential parts of my process.

For me, portrait painting is a continuous process of observing, evaluating, and adjusting — where every step matters.