2 - Select a preferred size and technique.

3- Select framing and shipping options.

You really can wait until you see your proof to select the size and framing options. We’ll send you an e-mail link to your own private viewing gallery to approve your proof prior to creating and shipping your completed picture to painting!

The best for uploading digital photos is the JPG format, but we also accept TIF and BMP images, and in some cases PDFs.

You should begin with the "Let’s get started" page and click on the "Browse…" button. This will send you to your computer's file folders. Select the folder on your computer where you where you keep the photo you would like to send and double-click on the file you would like to pick, being careful to upload the actual photo file rather than just the smaller thumbnail 'preview' image. Then click on the "Upload Photo" button and your photo will start uploading. It may take a few minutes, but perhaps only a few seconds. You will see a message on the screen when the process has been successful. Then you are on the way to your photo to painting proof.

Most models of digital cameras take photos that work well with our technique. Set your camera in the higher resolution range, we will let you know if the pixel size is adequate for the size print you have selected. The picture to painting process doesn't need as much digital information as traditional realistic enlargements, since our six-step filtration process takes your image gently away from sharp realism.

We usually are able to post your online proof within 24 to 48 hour. We can post additional proofs in the picture to painting process until you see exactly what you want. From the time of approval and payment, the art ships in 3 to 4 days. UPS Ground takes 3 to 5 days to deliver your professionally packed photo to oil painting artwork.

How do I let you know about changes I'd like to make?

Because the process of achieving the photo to oil painting look has a definite process of 6 consistent steps that can then be adjusted to achieve the level of brushstrokes you like, we find the free proof allows maximum comfort on your part in the picture to painting procedure. And knowing that also gives us the confidence to offer our money back guarantee that you will be delighted with your photos to paintings product.

Use the connecting cable that came with your camera that allows you to move the pictures from the camera to the computer. Some cameras have a removable memory card that allows you to use a memory card reader to drag the photos from the card into the folder where you store them on your computer. You may want to collect your favorites in a 'photos to paintings' folder.

We can provide a custom quotation based on a price per-square-inch formula. Our size range is 44” by any length. Since converting a photo to oil painting style may or may not require a new crop for the best composition, we are very flexible. A frequent solution is for us to suggest the new, non-standard size for your picture to painting based on the total square inches of the closest standard size that you want.

Yes, but you will need to verify with the professional that they have granted permission to have an oil painting from photos they have taken created (or a photo-realistic likeness) from the images that you have sent to us. You assume the liability of any copyrighted materials permission waivers being obtained. Your Photo To Painting assumes no responsibility for obtaining these copyrights needed to turn photos to paintings.