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DEAR PET AND FINE ART LOVERS, Welcome to [ PETORIOUS ]. This site is all about celebrating your precious and beautiful pet. Treat yourself to the lasting memory of a beautifully executed “old master” style oil painting of her/him! Or maybe an athmospheric portrait in charcoal? Maybe even a portrait of the two of you together, or the whole family? Whatever you are looking for, you’ll find alot of information on this page. Also call or email me with any questions. In any case, enjoy this gallery (click on the image for a larger view of the painting) and give your pet a treat from me. Ute ( April/2008 )
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| THE PROCESS When you commission a Pet Portrait in oil please allow at least 2-3 weeks turnaround time. I usually start by meeting your pet if possible so that I get to know her/his personality a little better apart from what you tell me. At the same time I can take reference photos. I prefer to take them myself to make sure I have all the details, angles and lighting I need. But if you already have a photo you want translated into a painting that works as well, especially if you don't live in the Los Angeles vicinity. You can also choose what kind of background you like. It 's usually either a plain color or loosely suggested background to focus on your pet, or you can put him/her in a setting of your choosing. It could be the favorite place in your house or garden or an imaginary renaissance landscape - even one from a famous painting if you like. Now I have everything to execute the painting. When it is finished, the oil paint has to dry for about 1-2 weeks before I can varnish it. Varnishing will pronounce colors and values and protect the paint from dust and UV rays. Frames are not included in the price, however I'd be happy to give you some suggestions. All animals are welcome! (Dogs and cats as well as fish, birds, horses...) PRICES Please email or call me to get an estimate for exactly the painting or drawing you have in mind. GIFT CERTIFICATES are available: personalized and for every occasion. MORE WORK You can view more of my work from different fields of Illustration and Fine Art on my illustration website www.illustratrix.com. If you like to see samples of human portraits click here. |
