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The old adage, the better the photo, the better painting certainly holds true with pet portraits. As a pet portrait artist, I am continually perusing through photos that people send to me to find the perfect pose to use for a memorable portrait.
The very best view for the photo is to be eye level with the animal you wish to photograph. Try to have their nose tipped downward slightly, otherwise the camera may distort their nose and jaw making them appear larger than they really are. For smaller dogs or cats, I like to place them up on a couch or chair, so that I can be eye level with them. The furniture also makes a nice backdrop to the painting. Even larger dogs look adorable and comfy lounging on a couch, chair or bed. I sometimes use a little squeak from a dog toy to cause a dog to prick up his or her ears. This can backfire, however, if the dog wants to continue reading »
With Christmas just around the corner, you are looking for a creative Christmas gift for mum. If you’re having a rough time deciding on what to get her, why not consider a landscape painting?
If mom loves equines, riding by the sea, in the sun, with a stable mount, she must enjoy pleasure and relaxation. The equine daydream brings many to life. If mom doesn’t have a horse and you’re not planning to give her one, then the best Christmas gift for mom may be a hand painting of a beautiful horse.
An afternoon horse ride beside a flowing Australian stream and morning dew brings continue reading »
As the sun rises over the Australian countryside, you may or may not know that history has been made with the new President Elect Barack Obama. Who is he and could he be the best Christmas gift for 2008? Some say yes and some say no and some will say it in art. What could be better than a portrait of the 44th US president? Some may say a portrait of a loved family member.
Some, who want to immortalize this historic event, may do it with a Christmas gift of art in the form of a portrait from a photo of the 44th president of the US, if one is of the mind continue reading »
When the holiday season rolls around it’s time to start searching for a gift idea for everyone on your list. If you have a new couple to buy for, you have to consider a Christmas gift idea that they both will like. Unique items such as couple portraits certainly wouldn’t end up in the back of a closet.
These days many couples live together, so more than likely, they have all the household bits and pieces that they need like appliances and linens. Besides the fact that a gift idea that comes from continue reading »
Bart Cummings Wins another Melbourne Cup in 2008! Congratualtions!
Cummings was born in in 1927, son of successful trainer Jim Cummings. He started his career working for his father as a strapper, despite being allergic to hay.
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Cummings received his trainer license in 1953, and set up stables at continue reading »
How do we see the stereotypical man? Strong, hard-core and having a love affair with his car or in Melbourne or Sydney maybe a motorcycle. So what could be more perfect gift for Christmas for the stereotypical guy than a car portrait?
The majority of men are interested in their ride and are drawn to mechanical things. So, if you’re searching high and low for the perfect, unique Christmas gift for that special guy, one great option is a car portrait of his special object of affection.
Some men long for cars that they aren’t able to purchase, continue reading »
There are many people who consider their pet to be an important family member. One of the gift ideas for Christmas for pet owners, that would never be forgotten, is a custom pet portrait reproduced from a favorite photo.
Each pet, or family member if you will, has distinct characteristics that sets them apart form others. These characteristics, such as a certain light in the eyes, an expression of love, a way they hold themselves, is an endearing quality to the pet owner. Capturing these qualities in a custom pet portrait to present as a Christmas gift will be the most prized present of the season.
Besides being one of the most unique gift ideas for Christmas, a custom pet portrait is a gorgeous piece of art work. Beautiful art brings a warmth and charm to any home, and when you couple that with the fact that continue reading »
Looking for an original gift idea? A gift idea for him?
He is a good example of a client who sent in a photo…a gift for a friend. The original photo was great…however, the background needed a bit of a makeover. We took the original photo and painted it with a new, more vibrant background.
As you can see, the result adds more colour and feel to the final portrait.
There are unlimited possibilities to what you may add to your portrait background. Choose from sports, holiday destinations, loved ones, family homes, pets and birthday ideas.
 We have painted backgrounds with racetracks, romantic destinations, favourite cities and pets.
The process is simple, fast and affordable.
Simply send us the photos you wish to merge; send instructions on how you would the pictures to be blended…our team will send you back a photoshopped image of how the painting will look.
When you are happy we accept a 20% deposit….and start the portrait…in about 10 – 14 days we will send you a finished email image for your inspection and approval.
We only need a 20% deposit because we are extremely confident in the ability of our artists to paint amazing portraits from photos!
Online Portrait Artist – Australia Wide Delivery – not just Sydney Melbourne and Brisbane! Photo to Painting.
Watch me, a really bad video production person, show you how to capture your really incredible moments!
If you have ever wanted an original oil painting portrait hand painted from a photo it’s now cheaper and easier than ever.
We have introduced the 20% deposit method! To start all you need is 20% of the final price.
Simply visit our ‘Easy Order Page’ and start your portrait with a 20% deposit. WE ARE SO CONFIDENT OF THE ARTISTS’ ABILITY that we take on all the risk...you just have to sit back and watch as your photo is transformed into an amazing hand painted portrait on canvas. It’s simply the easiest way we have to get people started… instead of the customer paying full price for a portrait they have not seen!
Check out this quick video I made which goes through an example of ordering a portrait from our new ‘Easy Order Page’. To visit the portrait page click here
(As you can see I’m not the best video production person – but I’m sure you’ll see the basics..) I’m too good at video production but I guarantee the portrait you receive from our artists will AMAZE YOU! That’s something I’m very confident with, hence the new 20% deposit start…check it out below.. (remember, we don’t ask for the balance until you are 100% happy and you are free to make any changes before we send you the final product.)
With Christmas just around the corner, you are looking for a 
If mom loves equines, riding by the sea, in the sun, with a stable mount, she must enjoy pleasure and relaxation. The equine daydream brings many to life. If mom doesn’t have a horse and you’re not planning to give her one, then the 
As the sun rises over the Australian countryside, you may or may not know that history has been made with the new President Elect 
When the holiday season rolls around it’s time to start searching for a gift idea for everyone on your list. If you have a new couple to buy for, you have to consider a Christmas gift idea that they both will like. Unique items such as 
How do we see the stereotypical man? Strong, hard-core and having a love affair with his car or in Melbourne or Sydney maybe a motorcycle. So what could be more 
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