Exciting Styles to Turn Photos into Canvas Artwork

PRLog (Press Release) - Jun 16, 2008 -
Are you bored of seeing the plain Jane picture by your bedside everyday? Then get a make over of the image in the photo itself. Yes, it may sound to be absurd but this is true. It has become possible with the introduction of the concept of 'photos on canvas'. You can get your favorite digital or print photo into a work of art in the style of your choice. However, there are only a few photo studios that have professionally ventured into this business. Amidst the upcoming names, PaintYourLife.com would be the best to opt for. You can completely rely on them for they have always been well-known for their quality custom handmade paintings from photos. In fact you can make the photos on canvas even more unique with their master touch.

The exciting styles that you can exercise your freedom of selection from at PaintYourLife.com are -

Opie: This style form is characterized by essential lines, color planes, flattening surfaces and detail omission. The image that comes out is in effect pictograms with bold lines, clean edges, and bright surfaces.

Pop Art:  In this kind of photo depiction on canvas is the thin line between fine art and commercial art. Photography,, offset printing, cartoon drawing, film, silk print and other commercial printing methods are used here. The pop art gives a comic feel with their bright and peppy colors.

Graphic: The graphic style of painting on canvas lends a dramatic effect to the portrait. It may be formal, romantic, playful or theatrical in nature. Great detailing of the photo can be achieved when represented on a canvas. Special effects can also be produced with the graphic technique.

Lichtenstein: A comic book character coming alive is the impression that you get from these photo on canvas. Thick outlines, bold colors with an oil and acrylic effect mark the features of these images. They speak for a unique statement when presented as birthday or anniversary gifts.

Che: The Che style has become one of the highly sought after varieties among people. They are considered to be highly fashionable. Their black and white orientation lends certain soberness to the image.

Illustration: Develop on the base of line art they are very innovative. This style can be used best for commercial on magazines, newspapers or other advertisement materials. You can create a ‘picture perfect' with strokes of illustrations.

All these type of photo on canvas make for a very special and personalized gift idea. They can be offered as great birthday gift, anniversary present, holiday gift or memento of love to be precise.

For more information on photo prints on canvas, visit www.photo-print-on-canvas.com.