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"This is unbelievable! You captured more of Gena than what the original photograph ever did. How did you do that? The way you painted this brought out an almost magical quality to her portrait. Thanks for doing a wonderful job."
John and Rody Steffens, Chapel Hill, NC

"We just want to thank you for the wonderful job that you did on the painting. My wife cried and I was so full that I couldn't speak. We can hardly wait until we get it hung and can show it off to all of our friends. I don't think either of us have stopped talking about it. Wow, what a surprise. How did you do it. So much effort and thought. Thank you again a we will certainly pass your name on to our friends. You are truly talented."
William Groce

"Jerry, your ability to transform an ordinary photograph into a quality work of art is truly amazing."
Lynn Cummins-Dee, Durham, NC

"I got the painting of CJ and I LOVE it!!!! I couldn't ask for a more precious painting and his eyes are sooooo beautifully done. Thank you again for doing this for us and I guarantee we'll be back for more."
Katherine Lewis

"Gosh! It is fabulous! You should see it after getting framed. Thank you so much for your great work."
Katarina Dorminy - Fitzgerald, GA

The System

Dear Children's Portrait Purchaser,
How many snapshots does your family take in the course of a year? How many of those photographs are special to you? Everyone has pictures that have captured a precious moment of time - a person, pet, or event that brings back powerful emotional remembrances. Instead of just tossing those great moments into a drawer, wouldn’t it be wonderful to capture them forever in a romantic, hand-painted portrait?

The problem with this concept is: How? Most snapshots are hardly great works of art. Plus, when enlarged they are technically, terribly grainy and out of focus. And getting an artist to paint an awesome interpretation of the snapshot can be prohibitively expensive.

The beauty of the TruPaint™ System
I’ve found a way to provide an extremely high level of detail in custom painted portraits at a fraction of the cost. Great painted portraits can cost thousands, or even tens of thousands, of dollars. Mine are a tenth of that. It took me five years to develop the 7 step system for painting that is known as TruPaint™. As you look through the images on this website, can you doubt that all the hard work has been worth it?

But how do I do it? Well, for one thing, I tap into some of the most powerful and sophisticated digital technology on the planet. It speeds up a lot of the time-consuming stuff and that translates into an incredible bargain for you. Prices are comparable with ordinary photography, but the results are spectacular.

Make no mistake, these are painted in every sense of the word. Don’t be misled by people who merely manipulate photographic images with computer programs like PhotoShop. They can never compete with the proprietary methods of TruPaint™. My portraits are painstakingly painted stroke by stroke. Every painting displays the unique style of the artist’s brushstroke. You can see and feel the rich texture of paint on canvas. It is completely indistinguishable from traditional oil paintings that have been practiced by The Masters for centuries.

How good is it? Stunning is a word that comes quickly to mind. Every brushstroke, every subtle blending of color, every texture that is characteristic of a fine painting is right there in blazing clarity.

The quality is good enough to satisfy even the most critical and demanding art lovers. And it’s so good that I give an unconditional money-back guarantee. You will never have to worry about getting something you’re not totally satisfied with. I call it my on-the-wall-it-must-be-perfect guarantee. Take thirty days to view the finished portrait. Hang it on the wall. Show it to your friends. If there is anything that you are not completely satisfied with, just return the portrait to me and I’ll correct it to your liking or give you a full 100% refund, whichever you choose. Plus, I'll even throw in 50 bucks out of my own pocket for your time and trouble. You won’t be out a dime.

What are you waiting for?
Here’s a letter from a client whose response is the typical reaction I get: "The portrait arrived safe and sound on Friday and it is MAGNIFICENT!!!!. It is now proudly displayed over our fireplace. Pete absolutely LOVED it. Thank you so much for all the time and effort you put into making this something my family will treasure forever. I plan on recommending you to everyone I know."
Liz Calastro

There you have it! Great painted portraits at a price that rivals photography. My goal is to create, for you, a work of art that will become a cherished family heirloom. I’m honored that you would entrust your cherished memories with me. Thank you!

Jerry Schuster

PS - Check out my other extensive website at www.portraitking.com

PPS - These don’t have to be just portraits of children, you know. I do pets, cars, houses, scenery, and just about anything else you can think of. If you want a painting of it, I can do it.