Archive for the 'Pet Portraits' Category
May 9th, 2009 -- Posted in Pet Portraits |
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The old adage, the better the photo, the better painting certainly holds true with pet portraits. As a pet portrait artist, I am continually perusing through photos that people send to me to find the perfect pose to use for a memorable portrait.
The very best view for the photo is to be eye level with the animal you wish to photograph. Try to have their nose tipped downward slightly, otherwise the camera may distort their nose and jaw making them appear larger than they really are. For smaller dogs or cats, I like to place them up on a couch or chair, so that I can be eye level with them. The furniture also makes a nice backdrop to the painting. Even larger dogs look adorable and comfy lounging on a couch, chair or bed. I sometimes use a little squeak from a dog toy to cause a dog to prick up his or her ears. This can backfire, however, if the dog wants to continue reading »
October 28th, 2008 -- Posted in Pet Portraits |
There are many people who consider their pet to be an important family member. One of the gift ideas for Christmas for pet owners, that would never be forgotten, is a custom pet portrait reproduced from a favorite photo.
Each pet, or family member if you will, has distinct characteristics that sets them apart form others. These characteristics, such as a certain light in the eyes, an expression of love, a way they hold themselves, is an endearing quality to the pet owner. Capturing these qualities in a custom pet portrait to present as a Christmas gift will be the most prized present of the season.
Besides being one of the most unique gift ideas for Christmas, a custom pet portrait is a gorgeous piece of art work. Beautiful art brings a warmth and charm to any home, and when you couple that with the fact that continue reading »
January 1st, 2008 -- Posted in Pet Portraits |
Below is a good example of a pet portrait; send us your favourite pet photo and we will commission one of out expert pet painters to transform the image, brushstroke by brushstroke, onto canvas.
Here is a photo of Annie, which was sent to us by a client in Newcastle, New South Wales…
Below is the finished pet portrait of Annie….
Next we have an example of a pet photo which has been improved through its transformation into an oil painting… continue reading »
