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For me there is no clear distinction between painting an abstract or a figurative work.

A set of visual elements organized well is what makes a portrait or a landscape convincing.

A painting is always abstract inside, though it can be figurative on the surface.

I was lucky enough to have been taught to paint portraits. Portrait painting is like any other painting plus a little extra.
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