A compelling portrait does not always need a direct view of the subject, as a details of hands, designs, or blurred figures that can be powerful. Some artists create narrative patterns to explore different elements of a subject’s personality, emotions, or transformation in time. Selfies have caused discussion about whether they are considered as portraits, but they often do not have the artistic intent and detail of traditional painting portraits. Portraits are visual explorations of identity, emotion, and storytelling that are purposefully composed using elements like lighting, framing, background, and expression to convey a deeper meaning.