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How to make a Renaissance oil painting portrait of yourself

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Short answer

Add a clear photo of yourself to Rift and ask Spark for an oil painting portrait in a Renaissance style, naming the clothes and the backdrop. Spark sets up a Draft with up to 4 versions. Pick one, tap Make, and save it to Library. Use Turn into a video if you want the portrait to blink.

Add a photo of yourself and name the look: dark background, soft light from one side, rich cloth, a calm face. Spark builds the oil painting portrait from it.

What you need

Step by step

  1. Add your photo to Rift.
  2. Describe the portrait. Clothes, backdrop and mood.
  3. Check the Draft. Ask for up to 4 versions. The price is on the Make button.
  4. Tap Make and save your favourite.
  5. Optional. Tap Turn into a video for a blink or a half smile.

Lines to try with Spark

Tips

For paintings in motion, see put yourself inside a famous painting.

Questions people ask

Can I get a living painting?

Yes. Tap Turn into a video and ask for a blink, a smile or a slow head turn.

Can I put my pet in a portrait?

Yes. A dog in a ruff collar is a classic joke.

Do I need to name a famous painting?

No. Describe the style, such as dark background, soft light and a velvet cloak.

Can I do a group portrait?

Yes. Add each person's photo and say how they sit.

What should I wear in the portrait?

Name the clothes in your line, such as a velvet cloak or a ruff collar, and check the Draft.