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.
"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.
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