""The commission service isn't limited to the elite. As long as you have disposable income (a head and shoulder begins at around $6,500) anyone can commission a portrait.""
""It's an acknowledgment of the quality of work," says Martina Merelli, fine art commissions manager at the Royal Society of Portrait Painters."
While AI-generated avatars gained popularity online, the demand for real-life portrait commissions has surged, particularly in the U.S. The Royal Society of Portrait Painters experienced a 40% increase in commissions from American clients. This shift highlights a desire for authentic human connection through art as portraits symbolize wealth and culture. Notably, anyone with sufficient disposable income can commission a portrait, reflecting the art form's endurance despite the rise of AI.
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