Welcome, I'm Paul Hanson. I live and paint in Saint Paul, Minnesota. I have three grown children, two green thumbs, one brown dog, a black motorcycle, a sweet wife, and a mean trombone.

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Most of my painting is done in watercolor.  I grew tired of painting landscapes. During COVID when we were encouraged to isolate, I was missing the faces of the people I loved. I decided to spend time with those people by attempting to paint their faces. 

Painting the human face is a challenge that inspires me. There are two challenges: first, to "illustrate" accurately enough that the painting looks like the person; but second, to artistically convey the dynamic spirit of the person, the emotion captured in that moment. I strive to create a painting that evokes feelings, whether you know the subject or not. Samples of my work can be viewed on my Portfolio page. 

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If you want to co-create a portrait that captures a special person (you, someone else, or a pet), I look forward to connecting! You, and your awesome face, are so valuable. Visit the Your Custom Portrait page to learn more. 

~Paul Hanson