Pet Portrait on Stretched Canvas
Custom pet portraits are hand painted in acrylic on stretched canvas. I offer various sizes to get the perfect fit for your space.
The artwork extends to all sides of the canvas so that if you prefer to not frame, your painting will be ready to hang as is. To finish the painting off, I seal the painting with non-yellowing archival sealant in satin finish.
Processing Time: I make every effort to complete your painting in 3-5 days. If there are a lot of orders in my queue, I will always communicate if there is any delay.
Shipping: Shipping is on me. USPS is the carrier I usually will work with for standard sizes. UPS is the preferred carrier for larger shipments.
A great painting starts with a great reference photo. Your photo will tell me a lot about your pet. This is where I am able to see all the details of what makes him/her different then the next.
So here's a checklist on what makes a good photo for pet portraits:
The photo has to be clear or at least the subject. For pets, it's important for the artist to see fine details like the direction of the fur. If the pet is not in focus or moving, and the fur is just a large fluffy ball of white or brown, I can't work with that because there's no way for me to know how to define it.
The lighting shouldn't be too bright (eg. outdoors under bright sunlight) or too dark (in a dark shadowy corner). One of the most important parts of getting a realistic portrait is to have a good contrast between highlights and shadows, so if I can't distinguish between these, the portraits won't come out great. Also, the color of your pet's fur will look different under different lighting conditions. I wouldn't know what's the true shade, so you'll need to make sure that the photo you send me accurately represents the coloring of your pet.
The subject should be at eye level, if possible. And that's the pet's eye level, not yours standing up! Many customers give me photos of their pets taken top down. This angle often distorts the proportion of the pet, making the head look a lot larger than the body. While this looks fine in photos (because your brain tells you it's a photo), it tends to look strange in portraits, like the artist got the proportions wrong.
I am able to change up to background if you wish, please make a note of that when placing your order. The painting is sealed with a satin finish. If you prefer matte or glossy, please make a note of that in the notes section when placing your order.
