Why do artists make portraits?

Related questions

1. What is a portrait in painting?
2. Why do artists paint portraits?
3. Do painters make good money?
4. Can a portrait be full body?
5. What is a 3/4 portrait?
6. How much does it cost to have a portrait painted?
7. Can you paint oil over watercolor?
8. Do oil paintings need to breathe?
9. Why are portraits important to us?
10. What is the meaning of digital painting?

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