Photo Tips for Perfect Pet Portraits

My pet portraits are painted from a photo(s). Photos may be mailed, emailed or texted to me. In order to make your pet portrait look exactly like your pet, I will paint your pet as I see it in the photo. I can crop your photo, combine your photos, add any background that you desire or create one to enhance your painting.      

Here are some good photo tips to follow in order to ensure a good pet portrait:                 

1.  A good, clear photo is important. Digital photos are usually the best since they can be enlarged without distortion and will provide me with a great place to begin your pet painting.

2.  If your animal refuses to sit still and pose, do not hesitate to use a leash or hold your pet because I can always remove the leash or you from the photo.

3.  Try to be at the pet's eye level and capture expressions that show the personality and individuality of  your pet since you will want it to look like your pet, not just any animal.

4.  Natural light produces the best photo. If all you have is an indoor picture of a deceased animal, for instance, don't worry about it. I can correct the coloring or lighting or create a totally different background.

5.  I can combine several photos to make one portrait if they are all at the same perspective or eye-level.

6.  Let me know which photograph best captures the personality of your pet or I will let you know my opinion as to how it should be presented on canvas.

7.  Photographs can be e-mailed, texted or mailed and will be returned with your finished painting. Please contact me if you need my mailing address.

8.  Send as many pictures as you like so we can choose the one that will give you the best results, and I will do the rest to make it beautiful for you.

It is my pleasure to serve you,

Patti