http://www.pet-art.org.uk Colin Ashby ~ Portrait Artist Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:37:17 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en http://www.pet-art.org.uk/2008/10/21/portraits-of-dogs/ 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 ... http://www.pet-art.org.uk/2008/08/21/start-with-the-eyes/ ... Pet Art : This 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 ... http://www.pet-art.org.uk/2008/07/21/current-work/ 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. My telephone numbers are : (44)01604 244345 or ... http://www.pet-art.org.uk/2008/02/16/ordering/ 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 ... http://www.pet-art.org.uk/2008/01/10/photographing-people/ 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 ... http://www.pet-art.org.uk/2008/01/10/taking-photos/