Landscape Tips
Choosing the best photo
Here are some tips for choosing a good landscape photo to turn into a painting!
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Image has a foreground, middle ground, and background
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Image is not TOO busy
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Consider the size/orientation of the photo. Your canvas will by 10" x 20". Horizontal orientation is recommended.
Foreground, middle ground, and background in a Van Gogh Painting

A Bad Photo vs. a Good Photo and Why!
Bad Photo

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Foreground is too busy and dominates the image
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You can't see to the horizon
Good Photo

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Has a foreground, middle ground, and background
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Eye is drawn to the horizon
Submit your chosen photo to nuveen@artswhitelake.org. If you're not sure if your photo is a good choice, email it to nuveen@artswhitelake.org anyway and we will let you know if it's a good option!