This is the book that I had the privilege to be included in this year. This review is by the author and originator of Julia Kay's Portrait Party on flickr. I love her reflections on what this group and book mean to her as a person. I feel the same as she does. She has created a community across the world and it has given us so much more than just other artists that we can draw.

http://www.readitforward.com/authors/portrait-revolution/

Peggy JG

Peggy JG, a photo by Hank V on Flickr.

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Diane

Diane, a photo by Hank V on Flickr.

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Edwina Jill Mordasky

Edwina Jill Mordasky, a photo by Hank V on Flickr.

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Javier Luengo

Javier Luengo, a photo by Hank V on Flickr.

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E Janie Moroni

E Janie Moroni, a photo by Hank V on Flickr.

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Charlotte Tanner

Charlotte Tanner, a photo by Hank V on Flickr.

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John Holiday

John Holiday, a photo by Hank V on Flickr.

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Kate Kunst

Kate Kunst, a photo by Hank V on Flickr.

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Ros Ridley

Ros Ridley, a photo by Hank V on Flickr.

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Wisteriax

Wisteriax, a photo by Hank V on Flickr.

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Todd Jordan

Todd Jordan, a photo by Hank V on Flickr.

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Art by Bernadette

Art by Bernadette, a photo by Hank V on Flickr.

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Anaryawe

Anaryawe, a photo by Hank V on Flickr.

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bblacha

bblacha, a photo by Hank V on Flickr.

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Anat Ronen

Anat Ronen, a photo by Hank V on Flickr.

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Cia Linden

Cia Linden, a photo by Hank V on Flickr.

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Dana Boyd

Dana Boyd, a photo by Hank V on Flickr.

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Stew Crowther

Stew Crowther, a photo by Hank V on Flickr.

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Erica Hastings

Erica Hastings, a photo by Hank V on Flickr.

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Sherry Thurner

Sherry Thurner, a photo by Hank V on Flickr.

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Steve Dines

Steve Dines, a photo by Hank V on Flickr.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mochatribe/9119196935/

Erica Hastings

Erica Hastings, a photo by Hank V on Flickr.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mochatribe/9119196935/

Martin Moore

Martin Moore, a photo by Hank V on Flickr.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mochatribe/9119196935/

Aquarelle

Aquarelle, a photo by Hank V on Flickr.

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Tipsy Darkness

Tipsy Darkness, a photo by Hank V on Flickr.

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Veterok Elina

Veterok Elina, a photo by Hank V on Flickr.

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Tatyana

Tatyana, a photo by Hank V on Flickr.

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Manuel Grote

Manuel Grote, a photo by Hank V on Flickr.

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Soo H

Soo H, a photo by Hank V on Flickr.

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Mark B

Mark B, a photo by Hank V on Flickr.

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Pepepochi

Pepepochi, a photo by Hank V on Flickr.

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Charvel Rappos

Charvel Rappos, a photo by Hank V on Flickr.

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