Are you in search for the perfect gift - a unique, original gift for a loved one or a special occasion?

There are many things you can give that your loved one will delight in. However, we have a great original alternative for your loved one - a gift that will last for generations to come.

Oil painting portraits have always lent an air of tasteful elegance to homes throughout history, from past long gone when the nobility lined their homes with portraits of their loved ones to the present when oil paintings command prices in the millions of dollars at auctions. There's nothing quite as luxurious as the look and feel of an oil painting.

Now you can have your loved ones or special occasion - family, children, wedding, pets, celebrities, politicians and executive's portraits hand painted by a master artist. Just imagine how elegant and beautiful a hand painted portrait would look in your home.

It is natural for people to record their presence for their time and as a memorial to pass on. Oil paintings have been commissioned to honor those we respect and admire, but especially love. Oil portraits from photos should capture the likeness and spirit of the subjects. It should go beyond the pleasing - a work of art should live for generations to come.

Our artists painting style is reminiscent of those found in many world class museums. Each stroke is hand painted with meticulous detail capturing the true spirit and likeness of your loved ones.

The type of photo selected for your portrait from photo will determine the beauty and quality of the oil painting. You can choose a photo that will compliment your loved one's home décor. It should be clear and unblemished, and preferably taken by a professional. When creating your portrait consider where it will hang - the size should fit well on the wall.

Our portraits from photo are our best guarantee. We are able to take a "normal" everyday photo and turn same into an oil masterpiece that will last for generations to come.

Our artists will create a beautiful signed (at your request) oil portrait from your photo using the finest oil paints and canvas. We offer museum quality hand painted portraits from photos crafted from your treasured memories. Each portrait is completely hand painted, relying solely on the artists' techniques without the use of any projector or computer aided techniques

Give yourself that special and unique gift - give a hand painted portrait from your photo.


The wives or husbands, children, parents and loved ones ...... The family theme has inspired many artists over the years. Artists often paint portraits of their wives or husbands, children, and parents. These are the people that you see most often and know best - think about what "family" means to you. Oil painting portraits have always lent an air of tasteful elegance to homes throughout history, from past long gone when the nobility lined their homes with portraits of their loved ones to the present when oil paintings command prices in the millions of dollars at auctions. Let author and artist Carlos Carrion show you how you can have
your very own portraits from photo at a fraction of the cost. Visit him at http://www.americanoilportraits.com