Turning your photo into a 'picture to treasure'...

The six images below show you the different stages involved in creating an oil-effect painting. Images 1 and 2 show the first stage, the underpainting (loose, freeflowing and non-detailed). Images 3 and 4 show the intermediate stage (enhancing and making prominent the main objects and shapes). The last 2 images show the detail stage (highlighting fine detail and making any finishing touches). The canvas is then brushed with a coat of gel to give an authentic oil painting effect.