There's something about this style of portraits that makes the people in them feel so much closer and more real to me than, say, a Greek statue. I also appreci

There's something about this style of portraits that makes the people in them feel so much closer and more real to me than, say, a Greek statue. I also appreciate all the extra detail that can be seen in these and not so much in other mediums, like hairstyles, jewelry, etc. I'm particularly impressed by the last picture in the article, the technique and detail on that one are outstanding.