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	<title>Portrait Painting Blog &#187; Ideas</title>
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		<title>Cat Painting in Delacroix Style</title>
		<link>http://www.portraitpainting.com/blog/cat-painting-in-delacroix-style/334/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Apr 2010 18:21:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ryan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Our company has done all types of paintings.  Some of these paintings are more unique than others.  A couple weeks ago a person contacted us about doing a cat portrait, but it wasn&#8217;t your typical portrait. This person really liked a painting done by Eugène Delacroix and wanted her cat painted in a similar fashion. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Our company has done all types of paintings.  Some of these paintings are more unique than others.  A couple weeks ago a person contacted us about doing a cat portrait, but it wasn&#8217;t your typical portrait.</p>
<p>This person really liked a painting done by Eugène Delacroix and wanted her cat painted in a similar fashion.  The customer emailed us two photos, one of her cat and one of the painting she liked.  I&#8217;ve attached the two pictures below, and below those pictures is a picture of the completed painting.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-336" title="delacroix" src="http://www.portraitpainting.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/delacroix-450x344.jpg" alt="delacroix" width="450" height="344" /></p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-337" title="cat-delacroix-original" src="http://www.portraitpainting.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/cat-delacroix-original-450x342.jpg" alt="cat-delacroix-original" width="450" height="342" /></p>
<p>And here is the completed painting.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-335" title="cat-delacroix-painting" src="http://www.portraitpainting.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/cat-delacroix-painting-450x357.jpg" alt="cat-delacroix-painting" width="450" height="357" /></p>
<p>If you have a unique idea for a painting, don&#8217;t hesitate to <a href="http://www.portraitpainting.com/contact-us.">contact us</a>.  Our artists are very versatile and can take an idea and turn it into a beautiful painting.</p>
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		<title>Working Magic</title>
		<link>http://www.portraitpainting.com/blog/working-magic/326/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 18:35:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ryan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here&#8217;s another example of our team working magic. We received the two images below from a customer.  Here was the customers exact request. I have a request to combine two pictures into one portrait. The primary picture is of my two friends sitting in a military sidecar unit. The second picture is of their daughter [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Here&#8217;s another example of our team working magic.</p>
<p>We received the two images below from a customer.  Here was the customers exact request.</p>
<blockquote><p>I have a request to combine two pictures into one portrait. The primary picture is of my two friends sitting in a military sidecar unit. The second picture is of their daughter who was not even born at the time the original picture was taken. Since my friends are sitting on the motorcycle seat, as if they were driving it, I think they would enjoy it if I incorporated their daughter into the portrait as if she were their passenger.</p></blockquote>
<p><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-327" title="Original Image 2" src="http://www.portraitpainting.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/side-car-2-450x393.jpg" alt="Original Image 2" width="450" height="393" /></p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-328" title="Original Image 2" src="http://www.portraitpainting.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/side-car-1-263x600.jpg" alt="Original Image 2" width="263" height="600" /></p>
<p>To facilitate requests like this, we have a photoshop person on staff to create mock-ups.  The mock-up below was created and approved by the customer.  Unfortunately, the photo of the girl wasn&#8217;t the highest quality, but our team was able to work with it.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-329" title="Side Car Mockup" src="http://www.portraitpainting.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/side-car-mockup-450x375.jpg" alt="Side Car Mockup" width="450" height="375" /></p>
<p>The mock-up was presented to our artist, and our artist produced the beautiful 30&#8243; x 36&#8243; oil painting below.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-331" title="Oil Painting" src="http://www.portraitpainting.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/2132-1202-450x371.jpg" alt="Oil Painting" width="450" height="371" /></p>
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		<title>We Can Combine Multiple Photos</title>
		<link>http://www.portraitpainting.com/blog/we-can-combine-multiple-photos/269/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:58:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ryan</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Ideas]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Customers contact us all the time with a problem.  They want to have a painting done of several people, but they don&#8217;t everyone in a single picture. Well, we can solve that problem as long as you have a picture of each person.  Below, is an example of a painting we completed several months ago.  [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Customers contact us all the time with a problem.  They want to have a painting done of several people, but they don&#8217;t everyone in a single picture.</p>
<p>Well, we can solve that problem as long as you have a picture of each person.  Below, is an example of a painting we completed several months ago.  The customer wanted a painting done of the entire family along with the grandparents.  They had several pictures, but not a single picture with everyone in it.</p>
<p>So, they sent us the four pictures below.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-274" title="picture1" src="http://www.portraitpainting.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/picture1-397x600.jpg" alt="picture1" width="397" height="600" /></p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-277" title="photo-to-painting" src="http://www.portraitpainting.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/photo-to-painting1-450x301.jpg" alt="photo-to-painting" width="450" height="301" /></p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-276" title="NEC-0107" src="http://www.portraitpainting.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/NEC-01071-450x301.jpg" alt="NEC-0107" width="450" height="301" /></p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-275" title="picture2" src="http://www.portraitpainting.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/picture2-352x600.jpg" alt="picture2" width="352" height="600" /></p>
<p>We took the four pictures and handed them off to our resident photoshop expert.  Our photoshop guru created the mockup below, and it was approved by the customer.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-271" title="mockup 0403_" src="http://www.portraitpainting.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/mockup-0403_--450x337.jpg" alt="mockup 0403_" width="450" height="337" /></p>
<p>Our artist used the photoshop mockup as a guide and created the painting below.  The customer was thrilled with the result.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-270" title="1698-0427" src="http://www.portraitpainting.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/1698-0427-450x381.jpg" alt="1698-0427" width="450" height="381" /></p>
<p>So, if you have multiple pictures that you want combined into one painting, <a href="http://www.portraitpainting.com/contact-us.html">contact us</a> and we can create a photoshop mockup for you.</p>
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		<title>Military Portrait Service</title>
		<link>http://www.portraitpainting.com/blog/military-portrait-service/223/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 21:46:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ryan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have a military portrait turned into an oil painting.  Commemorate the service of a veteran or active member of the military with a custom military portrait painting. We have completed portrait paintings for nearly every division of the armed services &#8211; Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and others. A custom painting takes about a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Have a military portrait turned into an oil painting.  Commemorate the service of a veteran or active member of the military with a <a href="http://www.portraitpainting.com/military.html">custom military portrait painting</a>.</p>
<p>We have completed portrait paintings for nearly every division of the armed services &#8211; Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and others.</p>
<p>A custom painting takes about a month to complete.  The photo below is just an example of the skill of our artists.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-224" title="Military Painting" src="http://www.portraitpainting.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/14-0804-394x600.jpg" alt="Military Painting" width="394" height="600" /></p>
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		<title>Custom Restaurant Art</title>
		<link>http://www.portraitpainting.com/blog/custom-restaurant-art/220/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 19:39:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ryan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Our artists are skilled at creating amazing oil paintings, and this skill can be applied to more than just portraits. Today, we will focus on creating custom restaurant art.  There are hundreds of things to worry about when opening up a new restaurant &#8211; decor is one of those things. If you have a concept [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Our artists are skilled at creating amazing oil paintings, and this skill can be applied to more than just portraits.</p>
<p>Today, we will focus on creating custom restaurant art.  There are hundreds of things to worry about when opening up a new restaurant &#8211; decor is one of those things.</p>
<p>If you have a concept for a restaurant but need art to take it to the next level, we can help.  Our artist can take your concept and turn it into an oil painting.  The decor of a diner can make or break it.  We can create art that is small or is ten feet high and wide.  We can fill your blanks walls with art your customers will talk about.</p>
<p>Our custom oil painting service is very affordable.  Commissioning custom artwork does not have to be expensive; you don&#8217;t need to break the bank to make your new business look amazing.</p>
<p>If you are interested in our services, please <a href="http://www.portraitpainting.com/contact-us.html">contact us</a>.</p>
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		<title>Mother&#8217;s Day Gift Idea</title>
		<link>http://www.portraitpainting.com/blog/mothers-day-gift-idea/207/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 02:19:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ryan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mother&#8217;s Day is more than a month away, but it&#8217;s never too early to start shopping for a gift. A custom portrait painting makes a great Mother&#8217;s Day gift.  But, if you plan on giving this on Mother&#8217;s Day, you should place your order as soon as possible. It takes almost a month to complete [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mother&#8217;s Day is more than a month away, but it&#8217;s never too early to start shopping for a gift.</p>
<p>A custom portrait painting makes a great Mother&#8217;s Day gift.  But, if you plan on giving this on Mother&#8217;s Day, you should place your order as soon as possible.</p>
<p>It takes almost a month to complete a painting, so now is the time to order.  If you order in the next few days, we can guarantee arrival before Mother&#8217;s Day.</p>
<p>We can turn almost any <a href="http://www.portraitpainting.com/">photo into a painting</a>, but some photos make better Mother&#8217;s Day gifts.  Most mothers love pictures of their entire family; you could consider turning a <a href="http://www.portraitpainting.com/family.html">family photo into a painting</a>.  Or a picture of your mother and father together.  Even if you don&#8217;t have the entire family in one photo, we can combine photos to make one painting.</p>
<p>A custom portrait painting starts at only $179.</p>
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		<title>Perfect Gift For Your Boat Lover</title>
		<link>http://www.portraitpainting.com/blog/perfect-gift-for-your-boat-lover/174/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:18:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ryan</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Boats]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do you have a boat lover in your family?  If you need a gift for a nautical enthusiast, then you may want to consider a custom boat painting. Our portrait artists have years of experience.  We can do a painting of a canoe, yacht, sailboat &#8211; heck, even a submarine.  I&#8217;ve attached a photo of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you have a boat lover in your family?  If you need a gift for a nautical enthusiast, then you may want to consider a <a href="http://www.portraitpainting.com/boat.html">custom boat painting</a>.</p>
<p>Our portrait artists have years of experience.  We can do a painting of a canoe, yacht, sailboat &#8211; heck, even a submarine.  I&#8217;ve attached a photo of a yacht painting we recently completed.  So far, this is the most expensive vessel we&#8217;ve painted.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-175" title="Boat Photo to Painting" src="http://www.portraitpainting.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/3-0804-450x300.jpg" alt="Boat Photo to Painting" width="450" height="300" /></p>
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		<title>Executive &amp; CEO Portrait Painting Service</title>
		<link>http://www.portraitpainting.com/blog/executive-ceo-portrait-painting/169/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:48:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ryan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In many companies, retiring executives and partners are honored with a portrait painting.  We offer a custom executive portrait painting service. Due to today&#8217;s technology, there is no need to spend hours sitting for a custom oil painting.  All we need is a photo of the CEO or president and we can turn it into [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In many companies, retiring executives and partners are honored with a portrait painting.  We offer a custom <a href="http://www.portraitpainting.com/executive.html">executive portrait painting</a> service.</p>
<p>Due to today&#8217;s technology, there is no need to spend hours sitting for a custom oil painting.  All we need is a photo of the CEO or president and we can turn it into an oil painting.  A CEO painting is an affordable way commemorate an important member of your company.</p>
<p>An executive portrait starts at only $179.  You can view complete <a href="http://www.portraitpainting.com/pricing.html">pricing</a> information on our website.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone" title="CEO Portrait Painting" src="http://www.portraitpainting.com/samples/executive1-portrait-large.jpg" alt="" width="387" height="575" /></p>
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		<title>Wedding Painting on NBC TV Show</title>
		<link>http://www.portraitpainting.com/blog/portrait-painting-on-tv-show/165/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 18:19:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ryan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m a big fan of Chuck &#8211; an NBC drama.  I&#8217;m not going to bore you with the premise of the show. While watching the show on Monday, I spotted a framed portrait on the wall that looks like a portrait painting.  I&#8217;ve posted an image of the framed portrait below.  You be the judge.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I&#8217;m a big fan of Chuck &#8211; an NBC drama.  I&#8217;m not going to bore you with the premise of the show.</p>
<p>While watching the show on Monday, I spotted a framed portrait on the wall that looks like a portrait painting.  I&#8217;ve posted an image of the framed portrait below.  You be the judge.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-166" title="Wedding Portrait Painting" src="http://www.portraitpainting.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/chuck-wedding-portrait-painting.jpg" alt="Wedding Portrait Painting" width="450" height="420" /></p>
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		<title>Valentine&#8217;s Day</title>
		<link>http://www.portraitpainting.com/blog/valentines-day/126/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 17:32:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ryan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Valentine&#8217;s Day is only a month away. It&#8217;s never too early to start thinking about a gift for that special someone. If you want to give a portrait painting for Valentine&#8217;s Day, then you must act quickly.  It takes about a month for us to turn a photo into a painting so you must order [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="size-full wp-image-127 aligncenter" title="Heart - Valentine's Day" src="http://www.portraitpainting.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/heart.gif" alt="Heart - Valentine's Day" width="115" height="117" /></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Valentine&#8217;s Day is only a month away.  It&#8217;s never too early to start thinking about a gift for that special someone.</p>
<p>If you want to give a portrait painting for Valentine&#8217;s Day, then you must act quickly.  It takes about a month for us to turn a photo into a painting so you must order in the next few days if you want your portrait by Valentine&#8217;s Day.</p>
<p>We have portrait artists that specialize in portraits of couples.  We just got through the Christmas rush and many of our customers we&#8217;re buying portraits for their boyfriend, girlfriend, wife, and husband.  We had a lot of great feedback right after Christmas &#8211; so we are confident if you choose a portrait painting, your special someone will love it.</p>
<p>Take a look at <a href="http://www.portraitpainting.com/samples.html">our portfolio</a> to see some of our completed portraits.</p>
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