Birthday Gift ideas, Holiday Gift, Luxury Gifts

This painting was recently presented for a men's 50th Birthday Gift. With one child and very close family bonds this gift was very moving for the Dad.

Selecting a memorable gift can be a challenging task. I have found that families have been thrilled to have a gift of commissioned portraits. Commissioned portraits add a thoughtfulness and planning that are much appreciated by the receiver and having such a painting on one's wall is a constant reminder of the love in the family.

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Pet portraits from Photos: pet portrait artists

Pet portraits are a delightful part of my work. Gifts for dog lovers and other pet owners are a delight to do. I am currently working on a dog portrait which I will post when it is complete. The joy that pets bring to their owner's lives is immeasurable, so capturing them on canvas is meaningful as a gift for one's self or a family member. Pet portraits from photos that you have makes the job quite seamless or I am available to photograph your pet and we can review the painting options in more detail.

Pet portraits can also make a wonderful gifts for loss of a pet.

Having learned from the master painters of our age who have passed down painting techniques from generations passed, I can make your portrait go above and beyond a simple rendering.

To learn more about pet portraits, please send me an email, include your photo if you have one you'd like painted. Gift certificates available as well.

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Luxury Christmas: Choosing a Memorable gift

Gifts for the woman or man who has everything can take more thought and time. One experience gift is to have your loved one(s) painted. It is an exciting process and having the painting to open is a delight.

Gift certificates are available to wrap and present. To read testimonials of how much others have loved this gift, please click here.

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Luxury Gifts: Best Anniversary Gift, being thankful for ones Loved Ones

While we are all enjoying the winter holidays, some will be looking ahead to special anniversaries next year in 2016. Sometimes the best anniversary gift that art lovers can buy from my site are custom oil portraits for their loved ones. These can be gift certificates for a certain type of painting, for example a 3/4 figure oil portrait that would include hands in a seated or standing figure painting of their spouse.

Another option is to have one's children painted for a spouse. This is a very popular gift and can be done with new photos I take (and some quick sketches done at that time) or from existing photographs. Sometimes there is a treasured photo in the home that works into a lovely custom commissioned portrait. In that case I get approval from the photographer to paint the image.

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Custom Portraits: Luxury Gifts online

Finding a gift for those who have one of everything can be a pleasant challenge. If you are looking for something unique and memorable a gift certificate for a portrait can be a wonderful gift.

Typical past special occasion gifts have been:

Anniversary Gifts
Birthday Gifts
40th BD Gifts
50th BD gifts
90th Birthday Gifts
Gifts for Grandparents
Wedding Gifts

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Commission a portrait: A few Custom Portraits from 2015

I have a few paintings that are being completed which I will post soon, but here are a few custom portraits from 2015. I am always honored to paint a loved ones portrait.

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Custom Portraits: luxury gifts for men who have everything

Lila
30" x 24"
oil on linen

This custom oil portrait was painted for a husband's 40th birthday gift. Luxury gifts for men who have everything would fit this category of painting that I do each year. What better way to honor one's family than to commission a portrait like this. Custom portraits take some time, so planning ahead is wise.

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Floral paintings and Seascapes have SOLD during my Annual Fine Art Sale—Sale goes through Dec. 2nd

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Cape Cod Seascapes and Maine Seascapes: 10 Day Sale

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Cape cod artists: Coast Guard Beach Road, an original oil painting of Coast Guard Beach

This is one of the most charming roads in New England as it winds from beach to beach.

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Cape Cod artists: Coast Guard Beach, original oil painting of Coast Guard Beach

The color of the water and waves on this perfect early fall day were exquisite.

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Cape Cod Artists: Skaket Beach Original Oil Painting by Sonia Hale

What a lovely beach this is on Cape Cod. This beach is known for being the gentle side of Orleans' coast. I will be back for one of the legendary sunsets...

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