 Capture Life’s Precious Moment with Oil Painting, Gem Stone Art & Portrait Illustration:
Asia Portrait presents Unique Keepsake created by Artist’s Hands that last FOREVER
Wedding is the biggest Show of life. It must be full of precious moments that couples would like to relive. Wedding photography, videos or even a wedding photo mug become the unique keepsakes of many couples, while the “Asia Portrait” is proudly to present another artistic choice to capture the thread of passion in this Special Day – Art of Portrait. “Asia Portrait” is invited to participate in the 52nd Wedding Fashion Expo from 22nd - 24th August, 2008 at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, Hall 5 to present the Art of Portrait to couples. More than this, local Artist Felix Tam (Cheapman) is invited to draw portrait illustrations for 50 couples who visit the booth for FREE.
Portrait is the age-old art of depicting the figure. It is flourishing in Europe and the Americas as it symbolizes a paramount social status and popular among CEO, large family, bride and groom. “Asia Portrait” has brought the Art of Portrait into Hong Kong two years ago and received great response from the press and the public. In order to bring the Art of Portrait to bride and groom who are looking for medium to capture their valuable memory on the Special Day, “Asia Portrait” is going to participate in the 52nd Wedding Fashion Expo with new ideas and programmes.
Portrait is the hardest to master in the realm of art. How to capture the emotion and the character of the subject? How to depict both the facial characteristics and the inner verve of the subject? What would be the different visual effects brought by Oil Painting, Germ Stone Art and Portrait Illustration? “Asia Portrait” is going to provide the answers in the Wedding Fashion Expo.
“Asia Portrait” – Choice of Medium
Oil Painting
Compare to digital oil painting, professionally hand-painted oil portrait provided by the “Asia Portrait” not only appeared to be more lifelike and high-calibre, but its brightness and richness can also be preserved for generations. The “Asia Portrait” Oil Painting Service not only offers a variety of choices of established portrait artists around the world, but also provide on location photography services, free framing service, Certificate of Authenticity Proof and etc.
Gem Stone Art
Gem Stone Art, which is mosaic paintings that formed by thousands of tiny previous gem stones, has long been established in Burma. The order procedure starts by a blueprint designed by “Asia Portrait” according to the photo provided by the customers. Estimation of the types and colors of gem stones used will be done before the discussion with the Manufacturing Company in Burma. If everything goes smooth, a beautiful Gem Stone Painting will be arrived in Hong Kong within three months. The distinguishing feature of Gem Stone Art is the variety of texture created by different size, types, and colors of gem stone. For example stones in different colors are used to create the different effect while foam-like stone will be used to create the meticulous texture of human’s face.
Life Portrait Illustration Performance:
Happy Portrait Illustration Sharing
by local artist, Felix Tam (Cheapman)
Apart from traditional Oil Painting and stunning Gem Stone Painting, more and more couples invited illustrators to design portrait illustrations for Wedding invitations and souvenirs. The image itself is the unique and memorable gift of the couples for life long. Cartoon portrait values the capture of emotion and spirit of the subject by colors and lines. Only a few brushes of ink are required to convey the personality of the subject. Local Artist Felix Tam (Cheapman) is invited to draw Portrait Illustrations for visited couples at the booth for FREE. Only 50 couples during the exhibition period and first come first serve. Couples can enjoy an unique art experience in Cartoon Portrait Art in just a 20 minutes time.
About Felix Tam （Cheapman）
Felix is an uprising artist in Hong Kong. When he was in Kindergarten, he had already started to use the walls at home as his drawing board and to bring his drawing skill into full play. In order to become an artist, Felix continuously equip himself by taking part in art-related courses, including Diploma in Illustration & Design of the Hong Kong Christian Service Kwun Tong Vocational Training Centre, Diploma in Computer Animation of Hong Kong Art School, Diploma in Digital Visualization and Interactive Multimedia Design and Application in College of Lifelong Learning of Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art) of Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University. In 2006, he created his first character - CHEAPMAN. With the success of CHEAPMAN, Felix's was invited to exhibit at different galleries in Asia, including Design Festa Gallery in Tokyo, Japan, White Tube at Hong Kong Arts Centre and etc. The latest exhibition of him is named “Happy Sharing”, which is shown from now on until 31 August 2008 at “arttube” in MTR Central Station - Exit J.
More information about Cheapman, please visit:
http://www.cheapman.com.hk | 
