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June 25th, 2009 | 
Author: Oil Portrait Painting as your Anniversary Gift
Portrait painting is a tradition which has been widespread even before the advent of photography. In the past, aristocratic and royal families pose for long hours just to have their portraits oil painted or charcoal painted. The most common means of painting though, is through oil. Rich families during the olden times even have portrait paintings of ancestors and family members from the generation before them. Not only wealthy individuals have their portraits painted by artists. There are also some engaged couples who send each other painted portraits before their wedding. After these couples get married, they present their partners paintings as anniversary gifts.
But as years passed and technology has gotten more advanced, photography replaced the art of painting portraits. While there are some individuals who still have their family photos painted, there are only a few of them who actually choose this kind of photo preservation. Most people choose digital images of themselves and their families because of the fact that digital printing preserves the quality of the photos for a long time. But if you want the classic way of saving memories, you can always have your family portraits painted by artists. There are several methods of painting photos such as oil, pencil, watercolor, pastel, acrylic, and charcoal. Among all these means, perhaps the most common is oil painting. If you want to give your loved one an anniversary gift, you can present him or her with an oil painted portrait. This will serve as a souvenir of your lasting relationship and companionship. Aside from being a souvenir, it will also serve as an artistic piece which you will cherish forever. It will be a masterpiece which you can hand down to your children and to your grandchildren.
Coming up with an oil painting of you and your loved one’s photo is an art which entails great ability and skill. There are only a few painters who can actually redevelop the whole aura of the portrait into the painting. When you want to have you and your partner’s photo oil painted, the whole process can take up to a week. However, it may last longer. The duration of work required depends on the complexity of the task and the size of the portrait. This may cost you, but the reaction of your loved one will be worth it once you give it to him or her as an anniversary gift.
Several years ago, way back when photography has not yet been discovered, people would pose for plenty of hours just to have their portraits painted. But during the recent times, all you have to do is give the painter your photo and they will take care of the rest. If you want a family portrait painted, a photo of the whole family is not necessary. You have the option of sending the painter separate photos of each member. You can just ask him to put all of you together within a single painting. You can even request a certain background. There are various other things which you can request your painter to do.
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About Business Letters
A business letter is a formal written communication. It is ideally concise and direct. There are proper ways of writing a business letter.
Writing a business letter is a formal manner of communication. It is often used in companies. It is usually direct, concise and clear. It also follows certain writing etiquettes.
The approach to writing a business letter is very important. Sounding too informal may give an impression of disrespect.
Business letters should be brief, direct and clear as possible. It presupposes that the recipient does not have enough time to read your letter. Three or four paragraphs are enough to complete everything you need to say.
Make sure to include all the essential data in your business letter, like your name, the date, recipient’s name and address, and purpose of your letter.
Know your audience. If your letter is intended to the HR Department, steer clear of extremely technical terminologies that only ITs would comprehend. If you must use industry-specific terms, make sure that they are directly related to your point and use them in a way that will express your competence.
Keep a professional tone. Even if your letter intends to complain a certain product or service, be civil and well-mannered. Just declare the issues and problems together with any other pertinent details and shun from insults or threats. You are after all not talking to your parents or friends. Keep a respectful tone all the time.
There are seven basic parts in a business letter. First off is the date of writing. There are several ways to write dates. Most often, it is written with the month first, followed by the day, then the year. In other cases though, it is also okay to start with the day, followed by the month then the year. Separate the day and year with a comma.
The second part is the return address. This is your address. It is called a return address because in mails, when the postman is not able to locate the recipient, it will be returned to you for notification that the message was not sent across.
The third part is the recipient’s address. Normally, in business letters, you write the name of the recipient, the company he works for and the address of the company. Also specify his position or job designation. Although there are certain cases wherein the recipient will prefer to receive his mails in his residential address, by default, and in general, you address it to his company or office address.
The fourth part is the salutation or greeting. In business letters, the traditional “dear” preceding the name of the recipient is often disregarded or dropped. Instead, for more formality, “sir” or “madam” is more often used. You can also address the recipient by his profession. Example is “Attorney,” “Doctor” or “Engineer.”
The fifth part is the bulk of the letter. This is the body, where your message is actually written. As earlier said, keep it concise and direct to the point. Avoid wasting the time of the recipient in having to read long letters. Always indicate gratitude for taking time to read your message. Also express appreciation for immediate replies when needed.
The sixth part is the closing. Be as respectful as you can. Avoid using the word “lovingly” as what is common in informal notes. Use “Respectfully yours” or “Sincerely yours.”
And seventh and the last part is the signature. This is your printed name with your signature on top of it.