Oil portraits are an art form that has stood the test of time well beyond the lives of its subjects. Revered by Kings, Queens and Statesmen for the gift of immortality, providing the opportunity to live far beyond their years in a timeless grace, oil portraits have the benefit of literally lasting for hundreds of years, allowing you to be remembered for generation after generation.
High Quality paintings usually take between 1 to 6 months, or longer depending on the size, number of subjects, other details (clothing, background, objects, etc) and whether or not it requires varnishing.
Each oil portrait is painted on high quality linen canvas, stretched over heavy weight premium pine stretcher bars and double stapled. Linen canvas is more durable than cotton canvas, the weave is tighter and will therefore hold its shape longer. It is also less resistant to decay, which is ideal for portraits that are passed down from generation to generation.
Paintings Vs Prints
Individually hand-painted original oil paintings, have a number of benefits over digital canvas prints. Hand-painted original oil paintings hold their value and top quality over time.
Enduring Quality
Prints can yellow and deteriorate with age, but oil paintings are extremely durable and will hold their color and quality when stored properly and kept out of direct sunlight or strong artificial light. Canvas oil paintings are original works of art, that when stored or displayed in a low-humidity environment and at a moderate temperature (which is typical of most residential and commercial settings), will last for many generations.
Dramatic Impressions
Oil paintings have a depth and dimension that cannot be found in digital canvas prints. They have texture and layers of nuance that give them a 'life of their own' and makes them stand out in a room. This is because every single canvas is painted by hand. Whether or not an artist chooses to paint abstract contemporary works or realistic traditional renderings such as landscapes and portraits, an original oil painting will add a distinctive style and artistic intensity to a room. The still nature of an oil portrait makes it a natural and well-chosen focal point that improves any decorative style.
ALL PORTRAITS ARE:
- Delivered ready to hang, straight to your door
- Do not require framing, although this is possible
- Bubble wrapped and boxed
- 500gsm Pure Linen canvas
- Heavy Weight Premium Pine Stretcher Bars with Gallery Corner Braces
- Double Stapled
- Painted with quality Archival Oils
