Most US government buildings and public schools display a portrait of the current president as a sign of respect and citizenship awareness. Often there are also portraits of past presidents, especially George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Such portraits are as common a sight as the American flag or the school’s team colors and are often taken for granted. Maybe it’s time to update the custom by hanging a photo on canvas portrait.

You can draw attention to your classroom portrait of the current president by commissioning a specially painted portrait. Instead of a print or poster you can hang a genuine oil, acrylic or watercolor painting of President Obama. All you need is to choose a good digital photograph of the president and the services of a good online photos on canvas art gallery.

Students and teachers who closely followed the national political campaigns and the election of President Obama will remember the “Hope” stencil portrait poster created by graphic artist Separd Faiery for the Chicago campaign. This image later became famous as a poster that hangs in many private homes as well as public places. If your class wants a real painting instead of a poster you can choose a more formal painting of the same or a similar photo image of the president.

The photo on canvas process begins with choosing a photo, something the class could do together with each student searching the Internet for the one he or she likes best. Finding a good digital photo of President Obama is easy; he’s one of the most photographed men on Earth. Just be sure it is a free image or pay a copyright fee and choose a high quality digital photo from an image bank.

Next, check out the Internet for a photos on canvas art gallery. Some features to look for in choosing the right photos on canvas art gallery:
1)More than one website offering a wide variety of photos on canvas choices;
2)A very large gallery of sample paintings showing also the original photos;
3)Customer endorsements that appear natural and genuine and are from people like you;
4)An opportunity to approve, reject or change your photo on canvas painting before shipping; and
5)A guarantee of customer satisfaction or return for refund.

Your class will be proud of the special presidential portrait they helped choose.

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