A portrait is a painting, drawing, or other artistic representation of a person, group of people, or pets that captures their likeness and character. Portraits can be formal or informal and can be created using a variety of media, including oil paint, charcoal, pencil, or digital tools. They can be of any size, from small miniatures to large canvases. Portraits can be commissioned by individuals, or created by artists as independent works. Portraits can be used for personal or public display, for memorialization, for documentation of individuals or for historical records.