Landscape Portraits

It is said that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. The artist, photographer and the average person get to share their visions with others. This can be done by using oil paint, watercolors, graphite, acrylics, colored pencils, cameras and more. It is their way of bringing the outside scenery to the inside.

Landscape painting has a long history going back to before the 16th century. At that time, portraits were primarily used to fill in the background of a painting. It was the Romans that began painting portraits of hills, valleys and streams on the inside walls of their homes.

The artist's work may include a picture of a sunset over the horizon. The glow of the sun reflecting on the water adds to the dimension with a strong choice of color. Ocean pictures show the power of the waves breaking on the coast. A lighthouse can be added to enhance the overall view. The portrait may also be a gentle and soothing one of a winter scene. The ground covered in a blanket of snow adds to the serenity.

One of today's most notable landscape portrait painters is Thomas Kinkade. He has become known as "the Painter of Light." His pictures show the luminous beauty of nature. They are quite tranquil. His technique of painting contains an element whereby the images seem to glow from within. His works are known worldwide and they have become quite collectible. Landscape portraits can be painted or captured in a photograph. Either way, they can be from your vacation or anyone of your favorite scenes.