IN THE AGE of Instagram, it seems everyone’s a star: Whether to celebrate an engagement or enshrine a “babymoon,” the celeb-style photo shoot—complete with elaborate costume changes—is how many people ...

Like many of their generation in the south, Tonya and Larry Smith, both 69, commissioned oil paintings depicting each of their six grandchildren, the girls wearing frilly dresses, the boys in slacks.

While perhaps best known for its wide range of prints, photography, and drawings from independent artists, the online art shop Minted also offers a custom option: commissioned artwork. Yes, this means ...

Having a portrait done of your family is a Southern tradition resulting in a keepsake that will last a lifetime. Pets are part of the family too, so why not have a portrait commissioned for your ...

The Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery unveiled a life-size painting of President Abraham Lincoln Friday morning. The 1865 portrait was painted by Dutch artist W.F.K. Travers and is one of three ...