ORDERING

To place an order for a portrait you will need to supply a good colour photograph.  If possible please send several pictures so that a good likeness can be achieved.  Adjustments can be easily made to correct the positioning of ears or remove tack/collars.  It is most important to send a photograph that clearly shows the animals eyes as this is what shows their character the most.  I produce portraits from what I can see in the photograph so you need to make sure the photo is a good likeness to the animal. Having a keen interest in photography, I have a digital SLR camera, and it is possible for me to take photographs for you to get the best photos to work from.  You can bring your pet to me for photos or I can travel to you (subject to travel cost if more than 10 miles away, added to the final price) Once you have your photographs,  send them to me either digitally via email or by post.  All original photographs will be returned with the completed portrait.  I will complete your portrait and send you a copy for approval.  If you are happy with the portrait it will be sent to you via recorded delivery once full payment has been made.  No deposit is required. Photograph examples The Photograph to the left is clear with the dog in a desirable pose that would produce an excellent portrait.  The photograph on the right shows the same dog but his eyes are almost closed and the sunlight is making the detail difficult to see.  The photo is not blurred but it would be difficult to create a good portrait capturing the dogs character with this photograph. If you are wanting a portrait of a dog, the painting will look a lot better if the dog does not have his tongue out.  If a photograph of your dog with his mouth open best shows his character, try and take one with his tongue in his mouth as they do look better.  Horses and Cats can be difficult to photograph, try and distract them so they put their ears forwards as the pictures below show.  Try and take photos in natural light as the detail will be better and the eyes will show the colours rather than "glowing" in the artificial light. Below are some more  photograph examples          Examples of excellent photographs to work from             Examples of bad photographs, difficult to get a good portrait from

 pet portraits, animal paintings, dog portraits, horse portraits and paintings painted from photographs. Paintings commissioned of dogs, horses and pets, oil paintings, pastel drawings, pencil sketches of pets and dogs. Pet portraits to immortalise your favourite pet

 

Email :katy@katyferrari.com