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March/April 2010 Ideas & Tips
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This month we will look at a few recent example of paintings created with the influences of travel abroad. Whether your photos are from far away travels or just celebrate a distinct heritage, they make lasting remembrances. See more painting examples in our expanded Galleries for examples of paintings of pets, weddings, families & children, travel & vacation paintings and more. And don't miss the 20% discount during our Spring Mother's Day Sale! Use code FRESH910 at checkout.

We will also answer a popular question about our process, just how are our paintings made? If you see anything you like in this issue and would like to share it, please forward this email to anyone who will enjoy getting original art for less. The blue "FORWARD EMAIL" text is in the lower left-hand corner of every issue. And here is a link if you want to check out earlier issues of Ideas & Tips.

Paintings inspired by trips across the pond.
  Client Sample Ireland
It was fitting for Anne G. to order a painting using the St. Patrick's Day Sale discount. The subject of the photo is her father in an Irish landscape.

The colors of the field grass were subdued from the muted shadows of many tones as her father reflected on his trip. The composition is very pleasing with the simple home in the background.

Scottish-themed wedding.
  Client Sample Scotland
In his ancestral plaid kilt, the groom invites his bride to dance. This handsome young couple made one of our more unique wedding paintings.
The colors and textures of Venetian canals is a popular subject.
  Client Sample Italy
Willie S. is quite the photographer. His usual uploads are scenes from his native Southwest, so this colorfully textured view of one of the canals in Venice, Italy took me by surprise.
Popular question: "How are your paintings made?"
  Our process
This illustrates the typical process each uploaded image goes through after the initial sizing, color and contrast corrections are made along with any retouching. The digital image is then manipulated with a series of layered brushstroke techniques, blended with our own formula to achieve our "look".

The online proof then allows the customer to see that effect with close-up sections shown so that any adjustment can be made and subsequent proofs posted. The most common requests are to make the painting either tighter (more realistic) or with looser appearing brushstrokes (less realistic). Other popular requests are cropping changes or items retouched out of the painting or a background replaced.

The other question asked, "Will there be actual 3- dimensional brushstrokes showing on the surface of the canvas?" The answer to this is no, the 6-color pigment application is done by the giclee printing process on a 44" printer using canvas rolls. Both the inks and canvas used are long-lasting archival quality materials.

"You said it!" ...and we thank you.
  Recent customer comments:
"Glenn, thank you so much for the beautiful artwork I received by ups today. I have been devastated by the recent unexpected death of my wife. The painting will help me and my family as we continue to remember Marilyn. Thank you," Dennis J.

"Glenn, I want to take a minute to tell you how happy I am with the paintings. I received them tonight and love them. Again, thank you very much and look forward to dealing with you in the future and also referring you to all those interested." Rodney J.

Our mission and goal.
  Glenn Ivie - Owner
"We strive to make sure Your Photo to Painting provides the best and most-personalized service you've ever experienced online. We are passionate about customer service and keeping our prices fair. I want everyone who entrusts us with creating paintings from their photos to know that we are dedicated to creating family heirlooms. If you don't LOVE your painting, you'll get a full refund. It's as simple as that. We want to become your trusted source for original art." Glenn Ivie - Owner

OUR GUARANTEE: "We guarantee your satisfaction. If you are unhappy with your painting for any reason just return it for a full refund."

Don't miss our Spring Mother's Day Sale.
 
Save 20% through Mother's Day. It's our annual 'Spring Mother's Day Sale'. The gift of shared memories turned into art on canvas is so unique and lasting.

Use the code FRESH910 at checkout to save 20% on paintings AND framing! Ends 5/9/10


 
 

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