New Cambridge Portrait

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:A new portrait has been released.

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-61907696

Was Kate feeling the cold?

Are you 12?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I love the dress. I wonder if it’s the Vampire’s Wife number she has worn before.

Yes, but very difficult to paint!

[Anonymous]

Anyone notice Kate’s body arrangement is physically impossible to do comfortably? Her feet are turned directly towards William and her upper torso is turned in the opposite direction.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Anyone notice Kate’s body arrangement is physically impossible to do comfortably? Her feet are turned directly towards William and her upper torso is turned in the opposite direction.

This.

I don’t think it’s even possible for her left foot to be angled that way given where her left hip is. Weird.

And while he’s slim, the portrait gave him teeny tiny legs.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I mean...I actually like it. Its way better than the disaster which is her original (solo) official portrait.

They gave her a soft face. As for William...at least its accurate, they didn't try to airbrush off that smug smirk he's always hosting.

He looks completely douchy, and she looks…..old.

[Anonymous]

LOL. Remember when the Royal Family put out a PR push to name William the sexiest bald man alive? Hahaha.

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I don't think it's a good representation of either of them. If I was Kate or William, I'd be disappointed.

[Anonymous]

Is anyone on here portrait artists? Do you know how hard it is? If no one told you who they were you would know. I think it is pretty good. I think William has a nice smile and it looks like they are about to say hello to someone coming up.

[Anonymous]

It's all very awkward. And if I were her, I'd want someone to have airbrushed my chest.

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Anonymous wrote:Is anyone on here portrait artists? Do you know how hard it is? If no one told you who they were you would know. I think it is pretty good. I think William has a nice smile and it looks like they are about to say hello to someone coming up.

It’s more smug superiority.

Very unappealing and lifelike

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Anyone notice Kate’s body arrangement is physically impossible to do comfortably? Her feet are turned directly towards William and her upper torso is turned in the opposite direction.

This.

I don’t think it’s even possible for her left foot to be angled that way given where her left hip is. Weird.

And while he’s slim, the portrait gave him teeny tiny legs.

Now that's all I can see and it really bothers me. I actually do think it's possible (I did ballet for year) but it's awkward as hell.

I actually like almost everything about the painting EXCEPT for the way Kate is standing and the angle of her body. I think Will looks fine (it's flattering but not so flattering as to be unrecognizable) and his body language is relaxed and appealing. But while he's just looking off to the side, Kate is essential looking behind herself, which really adds to the sense that this is a weird candid moment that was a weird chose for a portrait.

Not to be weird, but portraits of world leaders are often intended to have meaning and convey certain things about their roles and their leadership. You could say that William represents a more down-to-earth and approachable monarchy, in keeping with his mother's legacy, in this painting. But Kate looking over her shoulder is... bad vibes. I guess you could say that she is giving a not do tradition and the past, which will be a part of the monarchy for as long as it exists. Except... she's looking in the same direction as Will. Just over her shoulder. It just doesn't make sense from the standpoint of how these portraits are usually conceptualized, like they didn't put any thought into at all beyond "make them look good, make sure it's kind of relaxed and less fussy than older portraits of royals."

The royals only premise for existing is this idea that they are a source of stability and continuity in British governance. And this portrait does not convey that at all. It looks like a snapshot taken at a film premier.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Anyone notice Kate’s body arrangement is physically impossible to do comfortably? Her feet are turned directly towards William and her upper torso is turned in the opposite direction.

This.

I don’t think it’s even possible for her left foot to be angled that way given where her left hip is. Weird.

And while he’s slim, the portrait gave him teeny tiny legs.

Now that's all I can see and it really bothers me. I actually do think it's possible (I did ballet for year) but it's awkward as hell.

I actually like almost everything about the painting EXCEPT for the way Kate is standing and the angle of her body. I think Will looks fine (it's flattering but not so flattering as to be unrecognizable) and his body language is relaxed and appealing. But while he's just looking off to the side, Kate is essential looking behind herself, which really adds to the sense that this is a weird candid moment that was a weird chose for a portrait.

Not to be weird, but portraits of world leaders are often intended to have meaning and convey certain things about their roles and their leadership. You could say that William represents a more down-to-earth and approachable monarchy, in keeping with his mother's legacy, in this painting. But Kate looking over her shoulder is... bad vibes. I guess you could say that she is giving a not do tradition and the past, which will be a part of the monarchy for as long as it exists. Except... she's looking in the same direction as Will. Just over her shoulder. It just doesn't make sense from the standpoint of how these portraits are usually conceptualized, like they didn't put any thought into at all beyond "make them look good, make sure it's kind of relaxed and less fussy than older portraits of royals."

The royals only premise for existing is this idea that they are a source of stability and continuity in British governance. And this portrait does not convey that at all. It looks like a snapshot taken at a film premier.

Bingo. Empty heads, empty thoughts.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is anyone on here portrait artists? Do you know how hard it is? If no one told you who they were you would know. I think it is pretty good. I think William has a nice smile and it looks like they are about to say hello to someone coming up.

I am. This picture is extremely impressive, IMO. I’d love to see one of these naysayers do it better. I’m not a fan of either of these people but this portrait looks very good to me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is anyone on here portrait artists? Do you know how hard it is? If no one told you who they were you would know. I think it is pretty good. I think William has a nice smile and it looks like they are about to say hello to someone coming up.

I am. This picture is extremely impressive, IMO. I’d love to see one of these naysayers do it better. I’m not a fan of either of these people but this portrait looks very good to me.

That's not a smile its a smirk. This is a smile.

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I actually really like it.