What to do with the background of a portrait? I see portraits with a detailed interpretation of what is to be seen in the room. And sometimes that gives a fantastic replenishment to the subject. However I often prefer a neutral background. In a manner that it supports the portrait, in a unobtrusive way, I want to depict the subject in an acceptable, suggested setting. Not a cut out paper doll, lost in some space. Backgrounds give me the opportunity to enhance colour harmony and value contrast. I have to admit that it works one time better than the other. But always the background for me is a big challenge. 
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Lovely, I’ll definitely be using these as inspiration for my next portrait piece!