The Paintru Journal

The general definition of artistic liberty is the freedom to imagine, create and distribute diverse cultural expressions free of governmental censorship, political interference, or the pressures of non-state actors. But what does this have to do with Paintru? At Paintru, we create a painting based on a photograph, but our artists can take creative liberties if instructed to make a #tru2u painting for you!

Does the name Bernard Pfriem sound familiar? Bernard was an incredibly talented artist who founded the Lacoste School of Arts in 1970. As his great-great niece, I am honored to tell you his story and how it has influenced my art journey.

Photo – check. Medium – selected. Time for your next decision… Artistic Style! This important decision is really the “how” of your painting. Like other important choices in your Paintru journey – We are here every step of the way.

Now that you have successfully chosen “The One,” it is time to choose your medium! When you get to this part of your journey – we ask that you choose between oil and watercolor. Let’s get to know each a bit better to help you make a decision!

The history of portraiture is inextricably wrapped in everything it means to be human. The portrayal of a person - or people - has, for millennia, acted as political propaganda, shaped religious and social beliefs, and fostered collective opinion and imagination among communities.

How a person is portrayed is as important as the who: think of Alexander the Great and you will be hard-pressed to picture anything but heroic, leonine hair and a serene expression evocative of Golden Age Greece. It was carefully planned artistic rendering, as well as an astute awareness of the history of Hellenistic art, that transformed Alexander from leader of men to demi-god.

Whatever style of wedding you have chosen, you will no doubt be thinking carefully about how the day will look to your guests. The color scheme, flowers, vistas, architecture, and outfits will all play a part in the visual menagerie of your Big Day.

It’s time to talk types of painting styles. The best thing about commissioning a Paintru artwork is that you have full control over the stylistic appearance of your painting. When it comes to artistic preference, we know that one size does not fit all – however, we have a few pointers to ensure your style choice suits you.

It's been a long year, with the majority of us spending more time at home than ever before. For many of us, our home has been a sanctuary, thus more emphasis on making it a space that creates comfort, creativity, and continued inspiration.

We're sharing the inside scoop on interior design trends 2021 to give you a bit of creative inspiration as you continue to make your space your own.

You have an idea in mind, a blank wall posed and waiting for its feature piece of custom artwork, but a little unsure of how to bring your artistic vision to life. Let's talk about different types of painting styles to spark inspiration and kickstart your custom painting masterpiece.