Portrait Paintings is an artistic representation of a person, in which the main highlights are faces and facial expression. It basically displays the persona of a human and his/her characteristics. It is a composed image of a person in a still position. A portrait often shows a person looking directly at the painter, in order to most effectively connect the subject with the spectator. These paintings are mostly used as decorative items. Portrait paintings are used as wall hangings in many homes because of their long life.