Hand Painted Portraits From Photos

Pencil Portrait, A Gift Forever

Pencil Portraits are a perfect gift to capture the timeless moments of our lives. Unlike a photograph, the artist can capture the unique qualities and personality of a subject or loved one to create a treasured work of fine Art. The artist’s attention to detail and keen eye can bring the subject matter of an otherwise ordinary photograph to life. The art of capturing a likeness with pencil can be traced back hundreds of years. It was one of many popular methods used to obtain an image of important people, family, pets and loved ones before the camera was invented.

These same portraits that have been passed down through generations, allow us to get a glimpse into the lives of important people and are an important record of our nation’s history. Recording precious moments and passing down your own family history for future generations is just as important. A pencil portrait makes a wonderful gift that can be passed down and treasured for years to come. It is a gift that immortalizes those moments so that future generations get a real sense of who that person was and what they were passionate about.

The beauty of giving a portrait as a gift is that it can be given and received by anyone, on just about any occasion. You might choose a type of portrait that allows you to relive and reminisce about all of those precious memories of youth and days gone by or you can capture the special highlights of a person’s life. What better way to preserve the precious moment of a christening, or the first time your son hit a home run, or when your daughter walks down the aisle. Don’t forget about our beloved pets who are faithful and playful companions to us as we go about our day.

Pets have unique personalities that shine through. They can be intriguing subjects that a talented artist can use to create striking works of art that anyone would be proud to display. Pencil portraits make a wonderful addition to scrap books and photo albums. They can be scanned using modern technology and turned into beautiful post cards, Christmas cards, or be placed on mugs, mousepads, and clothing. The sky is the limit with the array of gifts you can create when you have a quality piece of art to work with. The pencil portrait is a gift that keeps on giving which can be cherished for many generations to come.

It speaks to our hearts in a way no other gift can. It preserves small moments of history that we can never again recapture and keeps them fresh in our hearts and mind. Whether you choose to have a portrait made of a friend, neighbor, pet, loved one, or whether you choose to commemorate an event like a family reunion, wedding, or graduation. Rest assured that your gift is a timeless one that will be cherished and passed on from generation to generation. Pencil portraits are a nostalgic connection to our past that will endure the test of time and connect us to future generations to come.

They are the perfect gift for any occasion and they immortalize all of those special moments that we cherish every day. They are the perfect gift that is truely a gift forever.

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Nadia Martyn is webmsater of
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