Pet Portraits on Ceramic Tile With Black Frame
A new custom pet portrait option!
Your pet portrait would be painted on a sealed ceramic 6x6 inch tile. The tile is then sealed in resin, that really makes the painting come to life. The tile is then attached onto an 8x8 inch black frame. The tile is affixed to the outside glass of the frame that gives a 3 dimensional look to it. The frame is versatile as it can be displayed on a tabletop or wall.
*please note this item will be discontinued*
This portrait option would be good for an up close head shot of your pet.
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.
HOW TO TAKE A GOOD PHOTO FOR PET PORTRAITS
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.
