The Paintru Journal

When it comes to military gift-giving, it can be difficult to find the perfect present! Don't worry - we've got you covered! Here at Paintru, we are your one-stop military gift shop!

The only opinion that matters when it comes to your commissioned piece - is yours! You can see we mean it, with our revolutionary process and 100% happiness guarantee. In other words, we promise that your painting will be 100% TRUE TO YOU.

It’s Summertime and you know what that means – summer vacation! Whether you have a trip planned for this summer or daydream about last year’s excursion, a Paintru painting is the perfect way to turn your adventure into a lasting memory.

Though your custom Paintru artwork will shine beautifully on its own, proper artwork lighting can further highlight and enhance your masterpiece. Illuminating your painting will strengthen its focal points while elevating the ambiance of the entire room. Whether it be a floor, ceiling, or wall light for your artwork, the right lighting will draw viewers in and showcase the story your artwork has to tell.

Ah, art. What a beautiful and romantic world. It seems love and art are undeniably intertwined–great works being inspired by famed and ordinary loves across centuries, and art being a way to court and impress admirers and invoke feelings of love and belonging.

Pet portrait paintings have become increasingly popular for obvious reasons. Pets are often considered our best friends and even family members who love us unconditionally, thus deserving to be turned into a work of art.

As we look through the history of art, it’s quite impossible to ignore the prevalence of our four-legged friends.

In the past, only the wealthy and famed were lucky enough to have a memorial portrait of themselves commissioned. Paintru’s mission is to combat the exclusivity of the art world and make custom fine art accessible to all of us. One great way we accomplish this is by helping customers pay tribute to their loved ones with a custom hand-painted memorial painting.

What makes the best wedding gift? A gift that is meaningful, special, and something your giftee will cherish during their years together. Taking these into consideration, we have to say that Paintru custom artwork is the perfect wedding gift for any couple.

With so many choices to make, which type of artwork will be the perfect gift for the lucky couple(s) on your list? We've created a guide to help you find the perfect wedding gift idea with 9 types of wedding artwork for near every couple celebrating union.

Karl Lagerfeld once said, “What I like about photographs is that they capture a moment that’s gone forever, impossible to reproduce.” It’s no secret that this is where the pull of Instagram lies.

Whether you are an avid photo poster or not, the attraction of curating images of your best moments is obvious. Studies of the most popular hashtags show that Travel is a stalwart topic: #travel, #travelgram, #instatravel, #wanderlust consistently hit the top of user lists, out-shined only by Design and Food, and outperforming Fitness and Inspiration.

There isn't anything quite like owning your own piece of fine artwork, and why artwork can be so seemingly priceless. How do you begin this journey to find an artist to create your masterpiece? Learn more about the options and how to commission artwork in our guide.