And some identity researchers are trying to take the online portrait beyond images of people 's faces entirely . The portrait , a centuries-old art form , is finding new life with the masses online . Some people pay artists to paint their Facebook profile pictures and Twitter icons . Others use Instagram or Snapchat filters on photos of themselves in order to make them look more attractive. Researcher says portraits are necessary stand-ins for people online .
The portrait , a centuries-old art form , is finding new life with the masses online . Some people pay artists to paint their Facebook profile pictures and Twitter icons . Others use Instagram or Snapchat filters on photos of themselves in order to make them look more attractive. Researcher says portraits are necessary stand-ins for people online .