The Free Portrait Project

wearesouthbrooklyn

200 oil portraits from life & oral histories recorded in one year. South Brooklyn: 2023. Get in the picture. #wearesouthbrooklyn

I've got a piece in this show of rejects from @bro

I've got a piece in this show of rejects from @brooklynmuseum 's centennial-- a portrait of this sweet dog I met in the caribbean.

opening today at @bwacredhookart , 481 Van Brunt St, 12 - 6p.

I'll be there from 2:30 - 3:30p. Come through and witness the rejects in all of our glory. ;)

Quick oil sketch study on couch cushion texture fo

Quick oil sketch study on couch cushion texture for a wonderful commission on the docket currently. More will be revealed. :-)

Many thanks to Junior Rodriguez, fantastic human b

Many thanks to Junior Rodriguez, fantastic human being, artist, and gallery owner here in Tamarindo, and protector of the sweetest bear, Negra.

Junior opened his gallery to me when I needed a piano to play, drums to beat, brushes to borrow, and people to paint. I cannot be thankful enough for this opportunity to share space.

I've never been so happy to need emergency dental work during the low season of tourism to Costa Rica. 😅🦷🌊🤘🏼🔥🙏🏼😌

Hasta pronto,
-rz

Photo dump over the last couple days por la playa.

Photo dump over the last couple days por la playa.

#dentaltourism #costarica

My guy on the bass has a stage name of Mr Feelings

My guy on the bass has a stage name of Mr Feelings.

Until I get back home to work, this will be a coll

Until I get back home to work, this will be a collection of travel photos in Costa Rica.

I've been asking everyone in town, "do you know wh

I've been asking everyone in town, "do you know where I might find a piano to play?"

#vacaciones #puravida #dentaltourism

#vacaciones #puravida #dentaltourism

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Little big something on the horizon... The marvelo

Little big something on the horizon... The marvelous Duo at @reelroots_ made a documentary about the portrait project and our own @connorpevans made a beautiful score, and we're all excited to find the best way to share it with you,

So stay tuned...

From that one time we made 200 free oil-painted portraits from life of Southern Brooklyn residents, with in-the-moment recorded oral histories rendered in 2023 and were on display at Industry City 2/24 - 3/25;

To learn more, sponsor, and support the project, visit: www.freeportraitproject.org

#portrait #painting #oilpainting #sketchportrait #community #oralhistory #neighbors #neighborhood #brooklyn #wearesouthernbrooklyn #southbrooklyn #southernbrooklyn #allaprima #oilportrait #sayhello

Going a little bigger than usual

Going a little bigger than usual

I think I'm done fussing on this portrait from whe

I think I'm done fussing on this portrait from when @tommywalkerministries came to visit Brooklyn.

Work in progress, pet portrait commission, 16x20-i

Work in progress, pet portrait commission, 16x20-in, underpainting.

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There's a palpable unlocking of creative channels

There's a palpable unlocking of creative channels when music meets the mind while painting.

You can watch our students inhabit the moment.

Live music by Brooklyn Ukulele chanteuse, @gwendolynfitzmusic .

2024, Brooklyn, NY

One year ago hanging with @jalvear

One year ago hanging with @jalvear

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Party tip: donate blood if you're able. ♥️🙏

Party tip: donate blood if you're able. ♥️🙏🏼😌

Playtime / Flyer design. Pen and digital color. Ma

Playtime / Flyer design. Pen and digital color. Making a flyer for my painting class with live music. I wanted to add some musicians like @joan_chiverton draws so well, so I copied a couple of hers, because she's great.

Come see my student's work on the 24th, along with LIVE music and snacks. Monday, 6/24, 2 - 3:30pm, 535 Neptune Ave, room 5b.

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SOUTH/ERN BROOKLYN: 2023

A Portrait of a Place through its People.

Oil Painted Portraits

Oral Histories

Who’s next? Say hello & nominate a community for a portrait.