Pick a photo that has “complete” visual information to work from. Keep in mind that what may work in a photo, doesn’t always translate as well to a painting.
However, if we’re working from a photo that is more of a full-body portrait, a photo that crops off just one paw (and not the other) can look a little weird in a painting. If the main focal point of portrait is their face, well then, cropping off the body is just fine.
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Pick a photo that does not “crop off” a paw, or a tail (especially in a full body portrait) Many snapshots are missing that, and if your photo clearly shows your pet’s eyes, that will help me create a painting that will really capture the animal’s unique expression and personality. Pick a photo that captures the “glint” of light in your pet’s eyes. It would require more time to render the expressions of two dogs in a single painting, hence it would require more time. One example of a more complicated painting, would be a painting with two dogs. Most paintings will be pretty straight forward, however it should be noted there are occasional exceptions to this. This enables the painting to be hung directly on a wall and would not require a frame.Īdditionally, you may prefer the more polished look of a “floater” frame on stretched canvas, allowing for the canvas edges to be seen, yet with a deeper profile depth and finished edge of a frame.Ĭanvases stretched on primed, premium-quality Belgian linen are typically more expensive, increasing material costs over my basic paintings by as much as $100, however, when finished the canvas can be hung directly on the wall and would not require a frame.ĭepending on the composition of your subject matter, I will be happy to provide you with recommendations to make the process easy for you.
However, it should be noted that all panel paintings will require a frame of some sort.ĭepending on your personal aesthetic (and the environment in which you will display the painting) you may opt for a painting done on primed linen canvas, mounted on 1” stretcher bars. Your price may vary slightly from the examples above, depending on factors such as whether the portrait is painted on panel (less expensive) or stretched linen canvas (slightly more expensive.)īasic paintings are priced upon on primed 1/8” masonite panel, making it very easy to frame. Typically - before I even start painting - my materials cost between $60-100. Material costs can vary, depending on the surface selected. I only use light-fast super premium oil pigments, and every painting will be protected befroe leaving my studio to protect it from sunlight, and small scratches.
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Regardless of its size, your painting will be created using the finest archival materials, ensuring it will never yellow or crack over a lifetime. I use the total square inches of the painting dimensions as a general guide to determine price. Lġ1 x 14” oil painting on panel will start at $975 (includes materials)ġ8 x 20” oil painting on panel will start at $1250 (includes materials) SizeĪs a general rule, the way I price portraits is by the rendering time required to complete the painting. Special links to videos with hacks to complete your pet portrait including customized step by step color mixing tips for pet’s fur and details.ĪDD YOUR FRIENDS for $10 each additional painter of same pet.When I price a portrait, these are the main factors that determine how much your commissioned portrait will cost.2 hours Live Painting session with the Artist who will give you visual instructions and help you step by step as your paint your pet portrait.A link to our private Zoom meeting the day before the event.
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an artist rendered Line drawing of your pet for you to print out to trace.
When you purchase $35 ticket, you receive: Explore your painting skills and paint your own pet portrait from home. We will use a variety of techniques like using layers to build up contrast, and learn how to paint your happy pup or kitty. The Artist will show you the tricks and tips of painting your pet! In this workshop we will explore the joy and challenge of how to use watercolors to make your pet jump off the page.
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