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Creating Dog Portraits From Photos

By Leanne Goff


Pets are a major part American population's family lives. They are at times viewed as family members rather than pets. Because of these feelings of love for their family pets many people choose to immortalize their four legged friends by commissioning dog portraits from photos that have been taken.

The variety of mediums and options offered by artists is astounding. You can choose the size you want or select between a painting, a drawing or a photograph. Most finished pictures arrive on artists canvas and are more than suitable for framing. The creators can use any photograph you send to them and it can all be done over the internet. They can also repair older photographs that have been damaged and return them to like new condition.

The paintings are one of three types. They can be created in oils, acrylics or water color. All of these methods highly sought after by consumers. Oils and acrylics are similar in appearance with acrylic colors appearing more brilliant to the eye. Water colors on the other hand are more subtle with muted colors and less precise detail.

Pastels and charcoals are another means of having a permanent reminder of the pet you love. Both are softer in look than other mediums and they are usually smaller in size than paintings. Many people see pastels as colored charcoal but the pastels have an oil base that allows them to adhere to the canvas better. Charcoals are better known for their shading and smudging techniques. Both offer greater depth of tone variance to a picture than some paints can give.

Ink and pencil drawings are usually the smallest of mediums. They offer in-depth studies of your selected subject matter and surrounding scenery. Pencil drawings do tend to fade faster than most other options and should be framed as well as covered with a permanent clear fixative to preserve them as long as possible.

A simpler less time consuming method would be having a favorite photograph enlarged to portrait size. A professional photographer can use your pictures to create multiple images on the same canvas or create a collage of all the pets you have. You may also wish to have the pictures taken by the photographer and select one of the proofs he supplies to you.

In many cases you can request that the background be altered by the person handling your pictures. The option of placing more than one image into the picture is also available. Canvases are usually treated prior to use to insure durability. Some purchasers plan to display the pictures outdoors so the completed image is treated as well. The back ground is a viable option for changes. Images can be framed in soft dusky colors or using a faded back drop of your pet's favorite things such as ducks or pheasants for a hunting dog or trophies for a show dog. The possibilities are limited only by the skills of the person you select to do the work and your creativity.

When you decide to have your dog portraits from photos created it is wise to shop around to be certain that you are getting the best product for your investment. Viewing prior work of the artist is very important and being certain that there is a guarantee in place may serve you well. There are many vendors out there and you can be as selective in your choices as you want to be.




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