Allan Holder

About Allan Holder

Allan holder is the founder and owner of http://www.mypicturepainter.com which is a site dedicated to the revival of the lost art of portrait painting. In today's fast paced world, sitting for a portrait painting is simply not practical. We allows the user to submit a photo to our network of talented artists who will paint a personal oil painting from your photo.

Baby Portraits – An Oil Painting From Your Photos

Forget the tie this Father’s Day; oil painting portraits of children is a Father’s Day gift that is sure to be unexpected. A custom-created oil painting can be commissioned from a professional using a photograph of your baby, which is...
Date Posted: October 30, 2006

Children’s Portraits – An Oil Painting that Lasts a Lifetime

For centuries, children’s portraits have been captured on oil and canvas. However, in the new digital media age oil paintings have become less popular as photography has grown has become more fashionable and commonplace.
Date Posted: October 30, 2006

Christmas Gift Idea – An Original Oil Painting

It wasn’t as if the whole family had to pay for it. No one had offered to, although they would take part of the credit when the 25th anniversary gift was opened and exclaimed over and hung lovingly over the fireplace for all to see.
Date Posted: October 30, 2006

Your Photo on Canvas – The Best Gift Idea

Thinking about what to give as the perfect birthday gift for a parent, family member or friend, for any occasion, can feel like a chore at times. After all, some people are absolutely impossible to buy for.
Date Posted: October 24, 2006