http://www.a1articles.com en-us editorial@a1articles.com As pet lovers, we are going to photograph our animals just as we would our children. Some of us have even been known to have the dog sit on Santa’s lap for a photo at Christmas. While photographs can be great, they have some disadvantages over a pet por... http://www.a1articles.com/article_621586_54.html 05th September 2008 This interesting article addresses some of the key issues regarding dog lover gifts. A careful reading of this material could make a big difference in how you think about dog lover gifts. You may not consider everything you just read to be crucia... http://www.a1articles.com/article_620810_54.html 05th September 2008 If you know someone who loves their pets, the best dog lover gift you can ever give them is a pet portrait. Here are a few reasons why. Lasts a Lifetime A dog portrait is something that your friend or family member can hold onto forever. Most gifts ... http://www.a1articles.com/article_620778_54.html 05th September 2008 The only way to keep up with the latest about portrait from photos painting is to constantly stay on the lookout for new information. If you read everything you find about portrait from photos painting, it won't take long for you to become an influential ... http://www.a1articles.com/article_520829_43.html 22nd April 2008 Imagine the next time you join a discussion about portrait from photo. When you start sharing the fascinating portrait from photo painting facts below, your friends will be absolutely amazed. The usage of fabric Even before starting to make the p... http://www.a1articles.com/article_520710_43.html 18th April 2008 When you're learning about something new, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by the sheer amount of relevant information available. This informative article should help you focus on the central points. Personalized gift Anyone can go ahead and purchase ... http://www.a1articles.com/article_520641_43.html 18th April 2008 The best course of action to take sometimes isn't clear until you've listed and considered your alternatives. The following paragraphs should help clue you in to what the experts think is significant about portrait artists expressing themselves through po... http://www.a1articles.com/article_519903_43.html 18th April 2008 Glass painting The concept of reverse painting typically uses glass as the surface. If you are trying to create portraits from photos, then this most unusual art form will produce splendid effects and contrasts. You could create stunning replicas of re... http://www.a1articles.com/article_519862_27.html 18th April 2008 Glass painting The concept of reverse painting typically uses glass as the surface. If you are trying to create portraits from photos, then this most unusual art form will produce splendid effects and contrasts. You could create stunning replicas of re... http://www.a1articles.com/article_519858_21.html 18th April 2008 The usage of fabric Even before starting to make the portrait painting, the artist will select the type of fabric to be used. Preferred materials include linen, although cotton remains a less costly alternative. Many other artists prefer to use good ... http://www.a1articles.com/article_519829_27.html 18th April 2008 The usage of fabric Even before starting to make the portrait painting, the artist will select the type of fabric to be used. Preferred materials include linen, although cotton remains a less costly alternative. Many other artists prefer to use good ... http://www.a1articles.com/article_519828_21.html 18th April 2008 Personalized gift Anyone can go ahead and purchase a readymade painting from a store. However it takes guts and courage to create a painting from a picture all by yourself. If you are comfortable enough to paint it yourself then go ahead by all means. ... http://www.a1articles.com/article_519813_21.html 18th April 2008 Express yourself Many a portrait artist has been known to express his deepest secrets and feelings with the help of a painting. For example the Monalisa has both masculine and feminine aspects in the features. This has often been debated, but it defini... http://www.a1articles.com/article_519750_21.html 18th April 2008 Things you will need There are some materials and supplies you are going to need before you begin to create a stunning portrait from photo. Make sure your brushes are of good quality. You also need various sizes of brushes for various thickness of stro... http://www.a1articles.com/article_494634_43.html 25th March 2008 The story Forget fairytales and novels. A painting speaks a story in itself. If it is a portrait painting you are looking at then it can convey so much about the person being depicted. Notice the expression, the emotion that the artist is trying to por... http://www.a1articles.com/article_493763_21.html 25th March 2008 Using larger brushes The brushes that used to work in a small sized painting just will not work the same in a larger painting. It is simply because the scale is so much larger! That is why if you have been used to brush sizes 6 or 8 it is time you star... http://www.a1articles.com/article_493751_43.html 25th March 2008 Simple techniques Sometimes all an antique painting needs is a little bit of cleaning and putting a coat of varnish over it. However, sometimes there could be more serious damages, especially if the portrait painting has suffered chemical treatments o... http://www.a1articles.com/article_493727_21.html 25th March 2008 Things to consider There are a couple of things to consider when you start out painting on a linen surface. Maybe you are trying to create a stunning portrait from photo or just creating your own portrait on the linen. Whatever the reason you need to m... http://www.a1articles.com/article_493706_21.html 25th March 2008 While you do get previously stretched canvases these days off the shelf, many artists who make portraits from photos prefer to stretch their own canvas themselves. Getting the frame correct One of the first things you will need to do is to ensure th... http://www.a1articles.com/article_492728_21.html 20th March 2008 The board of management The BOM is usually a small group of people who run the company. A photographer can be hired to take a photograph of the board of management sitting together. The portrait artist can then complete the corporate portrait painting.... http://www.a1articles.com/article_255942_15.html 21st January 2008 Plan in advance This may be a 25th wedding anniversary gift or a 50th wedding anniversary gift, it doesn’t matter. Children portraits work well for both occasions. Decide on who you are going to include in this oil painting. If you have a large famil... http://www.a1articles.com/article_255917_43.html 21st January 2008 Forever with you Whether hanging on your bedroom wall or in the hallway, these oil paintings can remind you of bygone days. You will definitely want to remember a time when the house was bubbling with activity. Why buy expensive artwork from an art gal... http://www.a1articles.com/article_255841_43.html 21st January 2008 Get help from a professional There are many trained artists these days who will help to create the perfect home portrait as per your requirements. You can easily avail the services of a portrait artist who will take a picture of your home and then work... http://www.a1articles.com/article_255026_43.html 20th January 2008 Nostalgic memories For most men, it’s their bikes which have a special place in their hearts. If you wish to impress your loved one or show that you care, try giving him a motorcycle portrait with his favorite bike. He will love you more for it. Plus... http://www.a1articles.com/article_255021_43.html 20th January 2008 On Father’s Day Father’s Day is fast approaching and you aren’t sure what to give him. You have already given your father the usual perfumes and shirts before. Why not be unique and different this time? Try giving your father a car portrait of hi... http://www.a1articles.com/article_255013_31.html 20th January 2008 Motherly affection Mother’s Day is a perfect time to forget all the quarrels you had with mother and tell her how much you love her. Be unique and different by giving her a unique baby portrait of yourself. It will be sure to bring back happy memorie... http://www.a1articles.com/article_254505_43.html 20th January 2008 Your uniqueness Instead of giving her the usual gifts that every husband gives to his wife, give her something personalized and unique. By giving her an anniversary painting with the two of you in it, you get to celebrate your love all over again. Such... http://www.a1articles.com/article_254391_43.html 20th January 2008 Personal touch Everybody gives the usual items like clothes, cosmetics etc. Why be like everyone else when you get a chance to be unique? You can give your loved ones a fabulous family portrait painting which celebrates your togetherness and affection.... http://www.a1articles.com/article_254366_43.html 20th January 2008 Give mother something special Mother’s Day is around the corner and you still haven’t decided what to buy for mother. Why not give her something unusual this special day? You could take an existing photo of hers and turn that photograph intoa pain... http://www.a1articles.com/article_253867_43.html 19th January 2008 The perfect Birthday If your wife’s Birthday is round the corner and you aren’t sure what to give her, consider a painting portrait. Not just unusual, such gifts represent a personal touch which no photograph or conventional gift can provide. These... http://www.a1articles.com/article_253705_51.html 19th January 2008 Christmas presents This season you can make a promise to stop being materialistic and focus on the spiritual side of Christmas. Give your family angel paintings and show them you look out for them and are concernedfor their well being. Such oil paintin... http://www.a1articles.com/article_253669_51.html 19th January 2008 During christening If your child is going to be christened a few days from now, why not give something special on this occasion? Try giving paintings of Jesus to bring in added spirituality and the blessings of the Lord on this most wonderful occasio... http://www.a1articles.com/article_252982_43.html 19th January 2008 Gift to your family This Christmas show your family how much you care for them by giviing them amazing Christian paintings. It will serve to show how much you believe in God and also help reinforce the belief in your faith. Such paintings make for ... http://www.a1articles.com/article_252966_51.html 19th January 2008 The beauty of nature Nature has fabulous things to offer us – more so when we talk about paintings. With an oil painting you can capture the stillness of a butterfly on a flower, the tiger waiting to hunt it's prey and much more. In fact still life... http://www.a1articles.com/article_252352_27.html 18th January 2008 Exactly as you like it Let’s say you have a nice picture of you and your school friends, taken by a professional photographer. The photo quality is excellent, but you don’t like the uniforms you are all wearing! Maybe you don’t like one of t... http://www.a1articles.com/article_252314_27.html 18th January 2008 Exactly as you like it Let’s say you have a nice picture of you and your school friends, clicked by a professional photographer. The photo quality is excellent but you don’t like the uniforms you are all wearing! Or maybe you don’t like one o... http://www.a1articles.com/article_252294_43.html 18th January 2008 A plethora of themes If you happen to have a vast array of cats and dogs as pets, you could combine them all together in your custom pet portraits! You could have wicker baskets placed here and there and have some of your cats resting inside, w... http://www.a1articles.com/article_251632_54.html 18th January 2008 This interesting article addresses some of the key issues regarding horse portraits. A careful reading of this material could make a big difference in how you think about a horse portrait made into a hand painted oil painting. Is everything makin... http://www.a1articles.com/article_251563_54.html 18th January 2008 Have you ever wondered what exactly is up with cat portraits? This informative report can give you an insight into everything you've ever wanted to know about cat portraits. It's really a good idea to probe a little deeper into the subject of c... http://www.a1articles.com/article_251511_54.html 18th January 2008 Have you ever wondered what exactly is up with cat portraits? This informative report can give you an insight into everything you've ever wanted to know about cat portraits. It's really a good idea to probe a little deeper into the subject of... http://www.a1articles.com/article_251508_54.html 18th January 2008 Create a setting You can have some of the most fabulous backgrounds to make your dog portrait look even more spectacular. If your dog’s fur is on the lighter color side, try having a darker colored background. You could have an old fashioned brown lo... http://www.a1articles.com/article_248147_54.html 07th January 2008 Fond memoriesRecreate the happy days of you and your pet together. You can take a picture clicked by a photographer at the time. Then you can recreate the same picture on an oil painting. This is a great way to relive fond memories of your fav... http://www.a1articles.com/article_242038_54.html 07th November 2007 A christening marks the time in a child's life when they become part of the Christian family. You will want to remember this special day forever. An oil painting makes the perfect christening gift to keep this cherished moment in your heart forever.<br ... http://www.a1articles.com/article_230862_52.html 21st October 2007 Holiday and Christmas gift giving is just around the corner and many are looking for unique and personalized gifts for their loved ones. Think about all the gifts you or your loved ones have received over the years. Ipods, cell phones, games, small appli... http://www.a1articles.com/article_208436_47.html 29th August 2007