Poppy Baker Art
About poppy
poppy is a portrait artist based in northampton
About
I have had a passion for art all my life, and have found a creative way to express myself through family, animal and pet portraits. Portraiture in particular is a burning passion – the human face is so enormously complex yet instantly recognisable.
Art education
I studied Art at Wellingborough School and then at Stowe School as an Art Scholar. During this time I discovered a passion for portraiture evolving my own style and experimenting with media and materials. I feel there is an immense beauty in a simple portrait that captures the soul and personality of the sitter. Simplicity is beauty.
My process
I prefer to start by talking with my sitter, getting to know them a little bit and understanding how they envisage the work. After this, I take pictures of the subject (which can be a family, individual, pet or other animal) from a multitude of angles and lighting settings. Alternatively, if preferred, I can use pictures provided by the sitter and work from those instead. Using the agreed medium I approach the portrait with delicacy and patience, ensuring the client receives the finest quality bespoke portrait possible.
mediums
- Pencil portraits
- Charcoal
- Acrylic paint
- Oil paint
- Oil pastel
The portrait can be based on paper or canvas – other bases are available on request.
