The Paintry Journal

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.

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.

How a person is portrayed is as important as the who. Learn more about the history of portraiture & how portraits are commissioned in our modern era.

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!

Both oil and watercolor painting, which are common materials, has been utilized by artists for millennia. Although each medium has distinctive qualities and advantages of its own, many contend that watercolor painting is preferable to oil painting.