In a brilliant, energized, three hour demo Pukk, who won First Honors and Best Portfolio at PSA’s 2007 ( Portrait Society of America) International Portrait Competition, explained not only his painting technique but also his mental approach to painting a sitter which captivated and uplifted a crowd of about 35, many who had driven quite some distance to attend.

 

 

The Art of the Portrait. 2008 marks the fifth year of the Portrait Society of America's ultimate outreach effort to date, the State Ambassador Program. Johanna Spinks, California State Ambassador, hosted a demonstration by Aapo Pukk.