I have to admit; I’ve never really been a big fan of oil paintings. When I even think of the term, the cheap, reproduction versions used in hotel rooms comes to mind first.

But my mind has been changed thanks to PaintYourLife.

This innovative company got the idea of taking your photos and turning them into artwork. And not just any artwork; one-of-a-kind pieces that will become a part of your history.

I ordered a 40 x 30 inch oil painting (you can also get charcoal, watercolor, pastel, pencil or acrylic) and sent them this photo:

This was the result:

Beautiful, no? Look at the detail…

Thinking I was just bias, I was pleased when I heard the reactions from other people. Last week, we had a party and invited about 45 of our friends. As I gave the tour of our new house, every single person stopped in front of the painting, ooohed and ahhhed, and asked where in the world I had it done. I was so proud.

I was very impressed with how easy it was to order my painting. The process was simple and easy and the turn around time was amazingly fast. The painting arrived in perfect condition due to the expert packaging.

If you’re looking for that perfect piece to hang above the mantel or need an extra special gift for the grandparents, you’ll want to take a peek at PaintYourLife. You’ll be glad you did.