Painting Dog Portraits
Having a professional dog portrait painted for your loving dog is an excellent idea for many dog owners. They are very popular to have done, and if you are not an artist yourself, many professional painters will be more than happy to paint it for you. Whether you have your dog brought into a studio, or just send a stack of up close and detailed photographs, you can have a wonderful portrait done of your dog that you can hang in your home and enjoy for many years.
Just Like a Family Portrait
Having a dog portrait painted for you is almost the exact same as doing a family portrait. Just as many people comission portraits when they have new children, or when a family member starts to get older, having a portrait done of your dog or dogs when they have new arrivals, or when one of your pets begins to age is something you should consider.
Portraits Instead of Photos
Why get a portrait and not just throw up a photograph? One good reason is that your portrait will capture your dogs essence and personality more than a single photograph ever can. A quality artist will ask many questions about your special family member. The artist will ask you how you want the portrait to appear, and will either want to meet the pet in person, or spend alot of time reviewing photos of your dog. Using a portrait turns your dogs still photos into a true character and conversation piece.
The hand crafted nature of dog portraits makes them very heartwarming and endearing looking than a basic photo ever could. The painting process is far more personal than a photograph and a good portrait artist will do everything they can to capture your pet’s true personality. If the artist is well regarded or gains fame in their career, your portrait may become very valuable.
Choosing a Portrait Artist
Choosing a portrait artist for your dog can be a little difficult with all the many choices that are available. You should always choose someone who either specializes in animal portraits or has a portfolio of previous pet work. You also want to make sure that this individual uses quality materials in their painting process. A good portrait artist will be happy to answer many questions, and will want you to view samples of their previous work.
Our dogs bring us much love and joy throughout their lifetime. They are truely a member of the family. Preserve their memories forever by creating a dog portrait for your loving pet.