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Prices

colin — Mon, 31 May 2010 18:05:29 +0000

PRICES FOR PET PORTRAITS

GRAPHITE PENCIL

SIZE	HEAD STUDY	FULL BODY STUDY
A5(about 6” x 8”)(about 15 x 21 cm)	£50	£50
A4(about 8” x 12”)(about 21 x 30 cm)	£95	£95
A3(about 12” x 16″)(about 30 x 40 cm)	One head £115

PASTELS

SIZE	HEAD STUDY	FULL BODY STUDY
A5(about 5” x 8”)(about 12cm x 21 cm)	£55
A4(about 9” x 12”)(about 26cm x 30 cm)	£115	£115
A3(about 12” x 16”)(about 30 x 40 cm)	One head £150	£165

Prices for Horses and People are slightly different from above. Please contact Colin for a quote.

All completed artwork will be mounted and wrapped in cellophane for protection and presentation.

Pet Portraits Pet Portraits Art | Pet Art

colin — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 11:48:29 +0000

Pet Portraits

Pet Portraits

Whenever there’s a special occasion that requires the giving of gifts, only a few people usually feel the need to spend more than a few moments on thinking about a gift that would really mean a lot to the recipient. When giving gifts, we should always remember that it’s truly the thought that counts so no matter the price tag attached to the gift, if it strikes the recipient as impersonal, the gift would then be not as special as you want it to be.

Whatever the occasion, as long as the recipient is a pet lover, you might try considering giving him or her a portrait of his favorite pet as a gift.

A lot of pets who display almost human intelligence like dogs can serve a lot of purposes in a person’s life and provide not only aid in their daily routines but also friendship and protection. Pets unfortunately have a short life span, compared to that of humans, so people can enjoy only a brief relationship with their pets.

With a portrait of their pets, they’ll be able to remember them and never forget what they look like. When they feel that they miss their favorite pets, they only have to look at the portrait and feel as if their pets are always nearby.

There are artists who specialize in pet portraits. If you’re considering giving pet portraits as a gift, it’s best to spend time researching for artists who truly have expertise in doing pet portraits. Doing pet portraits after all is not as ordinary as sketching apples because you need to master a few skills, for instance, when trying to perfect the look and color of an animal’s fur.

Doing a portrait of any animal or pet would also require an infinite amount of patience and expert guidance that not all artists possess. As they’re animals, it’s impossible to expect them to follow your every order.

If you don’t want to base the pet portraits on photos, you may have to offer your pet several incentives to let him obey your wishes. Offer them treats in exchange of staying still for a certain period of time. If it’s okay with you, a sleeping pet is no doubt a better subject than one who’s awake.

However hard it may be, everything would be worth it when you see the smile on your friend’s face as you give them their much-awaited gift!

Start with the Eyes…

admin — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:55:41 +0000

As mentioned previously, it is important when doing pet art, to work light on dark. In fact, this goes for any other type of art, be it dog portraits or landscapes, birdlife or wildlife pictures. Starting with the eyes, I moved outwards from there, concentrating on the light and shade of the hair whilst blending in the background. The eyes are central to dog portraits and it is therefore vital that they show the life and character of that animal.

Current Pet Portraits Work

colin — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 17:31:45 +0000

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Pet Portraits : This pet portrait of a Rottweila was done in pastel for her owner, who won the “Best Dog on the Show” at a fund raising show in Northamptonshire for Maxicare and Animals in Need.

Both Animals in Need and Maxicare do terrific work, either re-homing dogs or rescuing a wide range of animals and birds around Northamptonshire and the surrounding districts. They rely hugely on fundraising events and the good will of people to raise the large amounts of money required to keep the two charities going.

Ordering

colin — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 13:43:25 +0000

If you are not quite sure what you want and would like to discuss it with me, please feel free to either e-mail, telephone me either on my mobile or landline. You could even text and I will get back to you.Â

My telephone numbers are : (44)01604 244345 or 07906200437

If you know what you want and you have a photograph that you can attachÂ to your e-mail, please do so with a brief description of your requirements.Â Please leave your telephone number, e-mail address and address that you want your portrait sent to. If you live fairly closeÂ to Northampton and would prefer to bring the picture/s personally, obviously that would be great. Please do not send your photograph through ordinary post. If you do need to post it, send it either “Special Delivery” or “Recorded Delivery, ” whichÂ costs less. I would be willing to take photographs, usually at no cost. However, if it is more than 10 miles from where I live, I would ask for a small “donation” towards the fuel.Â

When your picture is ready, I will send you a digital photograph of it via e-mail. If you are satisfied, you can either pay by Paypal, cheque or Debit/Credit card. When the payment has gone through I will send the picture, normally through Royal Mail’s Recorded Delivery.Â

Post and Packaging is free to any destination in the world and will be mounted and wrapped in cellophane for it’s protection.

Tima Frame : Generally allow yourself 3 weeks. It does depend on how busy I am at the time. It may take less time, but should not take more.

Photographing People

admin — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 16:27:36 +0000

If you are taking a photograph of someone specifically with the aim of using it for artistic purposes, it is important to consider a few things.

Light and shade are important and with this in mind, it is better to take the photograph in daylight, preferably with the light coming in from one side. If it is taken inside, stand or sit the person next to a window so as to take advantage of the light coming through. If it is taken at night, place a soft light slightly behind and to the side, so that soft shadows are created. Do not use a flash!!

As for pose, the best portraits seem to be those where the person is looking slightly to the left or right. Try to get the subject to smile gently, but without showing teeth.

Taking Photographs of Dogs and Cats

admin — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 16:26:43 +0000

It is normally best for three people to be involved in photographing your pet: one to hold the pet, one to attract its attention and one to take the picture.
Try to get your pet to look slightly to the left or right of the person taking the photograph, whilst looking alert or in a pose that brings out his/her character.
It is very important to come down to the same level of the subject. Sit on the floor if necessary.
Try to get the photograph with the pets mouth closed. It does make for a better portrait, although this may not always be possible.