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@lolajovan.com Oct 16, 2026, 2:33 PM

Renunciation
oil on panel
20 x 24

The road to human development is paved with renunciation. Throughout our life we grow by giving up. - JUDITH VIORST

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#art #painting #oilpainting #portrait #femaleportrait #figurativeart

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A portrait of a woman in an elaborate gown

The quote continues:

“We give up some of our deepest attachments to others. We give up certain cherished parts of ourselves. We must confront, in the dreams we dream, as well as in our intimate relationships, all that we never will have and never will be. Passionate investment leaves us vulnerable to loss. And sometimes, no matter how clever we are, we must lose… It is only through our losses that we become fully developed human beings.”

@stuartb100.bsky.social Oct 15, 2026, 7:38 AM

Fabric heaven

#studioportrait #femaleportrait #beautyportrait #fabric #warmth

@kodandesign.bsky.social Oct 14, 2026, 3:37 PM

Inktober 2026, 14e jour. Le thème d'aujourd'hui est, "Lady".
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#inktober #inktoberlady #inktober2026 #inktober52 #art #culture #edition #blueskyartshow #illustration #paint #painting #peinture #artist #model #femaleportrait
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Illustration by Kodan©
@kodandesign.bsky.social

Une belle femme brune au carré avec frange est assise sur une chaise faisant face aux spectateurs, le coude droit posé sur le dossier de la chaise, jambes croisées, main gauche en support à sa main droite, nous fixe d'un air songeur. Elle a un style classe et sûr d'elle, mais aussi à la fois très contemporaine.
Derrière elle se trouve un vitrail floral aux multiples couleurs, rappelant le style Art Nouveau de la fin du 19e et début du 20e siècle. C'est couleurs vont du bleu ciel au bleu outre-mer, passant par le violet et le jaune citron.
Elle a un pull en col roulé noir et d'une jupe courte en cuir, noire aussi.

@teamfotomanufaktur.bsky.social Oct 12, 2026, 4:32 AM

She didn’t need to do much — the frame just locked in.One of those portraits that feels complete the moment you take it.

#PortraitPhotography #BlackAndWhitePortrait #BWPortrait #Portrait #ClassicMono #FemalePortrait #NaturalLight

Black and white close-up portrait of a woman with long dark hair looking straight at the camera. Willow leaves hang around her face on both sides. She wears a light-colored top. Strong side lighting creates clear contrast on her features against a dark background. Calm, direct expression.

@lolarosenblack.bsky.social Oct 11, 2026, 2:51 PM

Présence magnétique.
Simplement captivante.
Tout le reste devient flou.

🌤️ 🍂 🎀 👩 🕯️

#emotionalportrait #elegantstyle #naturalbeauty #femaleportrait #quietmoment #photoshoot #crossdressing

@tomschopperphoto.bsky.social Oct 11, 2026, 12:42 PM

Sunday Series
No. 1011 | Katie

Revisiting my shoot with the beautiful Katie Flannery for Bluesky's Sunday #Stunday!

#portrait #portraiture #femaleportrait #bnw #blackandwhiteportrait

@goldendai.bsky.social Oct 7, 2026, 9:56 PM

Sexy Asian female.

#Portrait #Fashion #StreetStyle #CropTop #MiniSkirt #CharacterArt #DigitalArt #StudioPortrait
#AIArt #FemalePortrait #Woman #sexy

@lolajovan.com Oct 5, 2026, 2:37 PM

You Are Good
oil on wood panel
12 x 12

You are good
even if you disappoint your mother, say no,
you are good, - HARRIET SELINA

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#art #painting #oilpainting #portraiture #femaleportrait #youaregood #fantasyart

An oil portrait of a woman.

The poem continues:

“even if you like
dirty sex, fast food, you are
good broke and unproductive.
Even in your shame, your life-
stained nakedness. Even when
you trip up, fail, forget to call.
You are good even when
even when.”

Are we ever too old to hear those words? You are good.

Our inner critic, inner parental voice, the random critical blasts from strangers on social media, memories of words spoken to us, memories of things we've done, ruminations about this we could have done better - there are a lot of parts needing to hear you are good.
This line - your life-stained nakedness - oh my goodness, this hit me hard. Because we are all life-stained and those scarred parts need to feel acceptance maybe more than all of the others.

For anyone reading this today and finding a bit of resonance, this is from me to you: YOU ARE GOOD. I am sitting here, typing this, celebrating your goodness.

And before you hold up a cautioning hand and begin listing your foibles and mess-ups, I say to you even when, even when. xo

@stuartb100.bsky.social Oct 5, 2026, 6:36 AM

She needed space

#studioportrait #femaleportrait #beautyportrait #bnw

@tomschopperphoto.bsky.social Oct 4, 2026, 8:45 PM

Sunday Stunday Series
No. 1004 | Janine

Revisiting my headshot session with my stunning friend Janine Miscia Barboza (taken back when we appeared together in 4th Wall Theatre's production of the musical "Assassins") - posted for Bluesky's Sunday #Stunday!

#portraiture #femaleportrait #headshot

@teamfotomanufaktur.bsky.social Oct 2, 2026, 4:34 AM

Black hat, loud pink dress, and a look that clearly found something more interesting just out of frame.
A bit of attitude, a bit of colour, and not much else needed.

#PortraitPhotography #FashionPortrait #StudioPortrait #FemalePortrait #HatPortrait #Portrait #ColorPortrait

Color studio portrait of a blonde woman wearing a bright pink ruffled dress and a black wide-brimmed hat. She looks upward and to the side with one hand raised behind her head and the other on her hip. Soft lighting against a dark grey background.

@lolarosenblack.bsky.social Sep 29, 2026, 10:32 AM

Sous la caresse dorée du matin, elle semble marcher entre rêve et lumière, comme une note de grâce posée au bord du silence.

🌳 🍂 🏵️ 👩 🌺

#emotionalportrait #elegantstyle #naturalbeauty #femaleportrait #quietmoment #photoshoot #crossdressing

@charless45s.bsky.social Sep 28, 2026, 7:36 AM

"Жанчына ў турбане"
Ан-Луі Жыродэ
Алей на палатне
41 × 33.5 см.
Каля 1820

#мастацтва #малярства #ЖаноччыПартрэт #ФранцускаеМалярства #art #painting #FrenchPainting #romanticism #FrenchRomanticism #FemalePortrait #portrait

" Tête d'une femme dans un turban "
Anne-Louis Girodet de Roussy-Trioson

@teamfotomanufaktur.bsky.social Sep 28, 2026, 4:22 AM

A simple resting pose and a soft, unforced smile.
No big statement — just good light and a moment that feels natural.
One of those portraits that works quietly.

#PortraitPhotography #BlackAndWhitePortrait #StudioPortrait #FemalePortrait #ClassicPortrait #ClassicMono #BWPhotography

Black and white studio portrait of a woman with long light brown hair smiling gently at the camera. She rests her chin on both hands with dark nail polish and a ring visible. She wears a white turtleneck sweater against a plain grey background with soft, even lighting.

@tomschopperphoto.bsky.social Sep 27, 2026, 2:18 PM

Sunday Stunday Series
No. 0927 | Brianna

Revisiting my headshot shoot with the stunning, blue-eyed Brianna Morris for Bluesky's Sunday #Stunday!

#portrait #portraiture #femaleportrait #headshot

@benlivingstone.bsky.social Sep 27, 2026, 9:08 AM

Impromptu sketch of a lady at a recent event. It's not often I get to draw a resting smile! #portrait #sketch #drawing #art #artwork #graphite #longhair #curlyhair #liveportrait #femaleportrait #smile #blueskyart #ponytail

Graphite portrait of a seated, smiling woman in a collared shirt, with long curly hair done up in a ponytail.

@naniidoodles.bsky.social Sep 22, 2026, 10:22 PM

Close ups of one of my portraits ✨

Will post the full piece soon 🤭

#绘画习作 #PortraitStudy #PortraitArt #DigitalPortrait #DigitalArt #FemalePortrait #PortraitDrawing #Illustration #DigitalPainting #PortraitArtist

@naniidoodles.bsky.social Sep 21, 2026, 6:53 PM

Another art study

#绘画习作 #PortraitStudy #PortraitArt #WIPArt #WorkInProgress #DigitalPortrait #DigitalArt #FemalePortrait #PortraitDrawing #CharacterArt #ArtStudy #ArtCommunity #Illustration #DigitalPainting #PortraitArtist

@charless45s.bsky.social Sep 21, 2026, 6:25 AM

"Імпэратрыца Жозэфіна"
П’ер-Поль Прудон - Pierre-Paul Prud'hon
Алей на палатне
179 × 244 см.
1805
Лувр

#мастацтва #малярства #ФранцускаеМалярства #партрэт #art #painting #FemalePortrait #portrait #RoyalPortrait #FrenchPainting #NeoclassicalPainting #neoclassicism #FrenchNeoclassicism

@tomschopperphoto.bsky.social Sep 20, 2026, 12:53 PM

Sunday Stunday Series
No. 0920 | Brianna

Revisiting my headshot shoot with the stunning Brianna Morris for Bluesky's Sunday #Stunday!

#portrait #portraiture #femaleportrait #headshot