{"product_id":"f-s-gift-store-custom-cat-portrait-pet-portrait-cat-painting-oil-painting-on-canvas-50-deposit-handmade-custom-pet-portrait-2","title":"F\u0026S Gift Store Custom cat portrait, Pet portrait, Cat painting - oil painting on canvas. 50% DEPOSIT. Handmade Custom pet portrait.","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"max-height-text-container ui-toolkit\"\u003e \n \u003cdiv class=\"preview-text  text-gray prose\"\u003e \n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n    Custom cat portrait, Pet portrait, Cat painting, oil painting on canvas sample in my ‘finestâ€?style \n   \u003cbr\u003e\n   \u003cbr\u003eCat portrait custom oil paintings on stretched canvas, from your photographs.\n   \u003cbr\u003eOptional 50% deposit option on any size.\n   \u003cbr\u003e\n   \u003cbr\u003eMy idea of realism is not about photorealism or excessive detail, but rather getting the life of your beloved pet into the picture, which has little to do with detail. It’s more about the spirit of your pet; something with energy. \n   \u003cbr\u003e\n   \u003cbr\u003eGetting a great likeness of your cat really matters to me, rather than just a pleasing painting.\n   \u003cbr\u003eIt’s about me connecting with your much loved cat the best I can just with your photos (so the more the better).\n   \u003cbr\u003eI ALWAYS AIM FOR A HIGH QUALITY PAINTING AND CAT LIKENESS. IF YOU ARE NOT HAPPY WITH THE FINISHED PIECE, I WILL REFUND YOU IN TOTAL PRIOR TO SHIPPING\n   \u003cbr\u003eIf I take on a commission, that means I am confident I can do a good job.\n   \u003cbr\u003eIf I think photos are too poor to use, I'll say and save us both future disappointment (you=mediocre painting and me=refund your money).\n   \u003cbr\u003e\n   \u003cbr\u003eI OFFER TWO STYLES (two price scales, both about enjoying the ‘gorgeousnessâ€?of oil paint!\n   \u003cbr\u003e1 FINEST STYLE (this sample)- very realistic with great attention to detail, so fur looks like fur, noses look like noses and eyes like eyes! - but very good source photos are needed for this for the best results.\n   \u003cbr\u003eThis is a classically inspired style of oil painting, but takes longer to execute than the second style, as layers are built up over each other for the desired effect of depth and life.\n   \u003cbr\u003e2 FINE STYLE - not so realistic, but likeness is still just as important.\n   \u003cbr\u003eThis style is more painterly, relaxed and modern, well suited to source photos that are of a more more usual quality for most people, such as taken by mobile devices.\n   \u003cbr\u003e\n   \u003cbr\u003eMORE ABOUT MY STYLES AND YOUR SOURCE PHOTO QUALITY\n   \u003cbr\u003eThe look of a painting depends on whether you choose FINE STYLE or FINEST STYLE.\n   \u003cbr\u003eIt also depends on source photos variety and quality.\n   \u003cbr\u003e\n   \u003cbr\u003eSometimesa large 'fine style' can look similar to a small 'finest style', because it's easier to physically work with detail on the larger size.\n   \u003cbr\u003eIt may almost match a 'finest' for detail but not realism when viewed for close up.\n   \u003cbr\u003e\n   \u003cbr\u003eA good photo (say from a good camera) tends to have higher resolution (less likely to break up detail) and a blended range of colours (more sensitive to colour differences) to describe a given area.\n   \u003cbr\u003eA poor photo (say from a mobile) tends to have limited colours, which makes the image colours seem more 'stepped' than blended and often does this as it can't compete with the range ie sensitivity of a decent camera).\n   \u003cbr\u003eSometimes a source photo has particularly good natural light to make the cat's colours appear natural and this can make the painting seem more realistic, so I don't have to compensate when painting for unnatural lighting effects.\n   \u003cbr\u003e\n   \u003cbr\u003eMany choose the finest style despite poor photos, so I can work harder for longer extracting what I can just about see in such photos and usually more than one photo will be needed to do this.\n   \u003cbr\u003eThis when plenty of experience scrutinising pets from the early 80’s comes in useful!\n   \u003cbr\u003eWith poor photos, I often have to cross reference between many to get one good one in the painting.\n   \u003cbr\u003ee.g. something may be out of focus or obscured in the main source photo.\n   \u003cbr\u003eColours are often taken from other photos to work properly as the main photo could be unnatural in colouring. I even sometimes have to image-search the net for very similar cats to help too.\n   \u003cbr\u003e\n   \u003cbr\u003eFor clearer examples of styles and photos please visit http:\/\/bit.ly\/2tg2WA6\n   \u003cbr\u003e\n   \u003cbr\u003eHOW TO ORDER:\n   \u003cbr\u003e1. Start by sending a message outlining your ideas, and share as many photos as you like here by Etsy Conversations.\n   \u003cbr\u003e2. We discuss prices and sizes that suit you and your photos and anything else relevant, such as a deadline if it is a gift for example.\n   \u003cbr\u003e3. Once you are happy with the best option, choose the full or 50% deposit option for your chosen size to pay to secure your order time slot .\n   \u003cbr\u003eOnce your order and payment comes through, you will receive an etsy message to confirm the date you can expect to approve your completed work.\n   \u003cbr\u003e4. Based on your your approval and once completely dry, your painting will be packed and shipped after payment of the remaining 50%.\n   \u003cbr\u003e5. If you are not happy with the finished piece, I will refund you in total prior to shipping.\n   \u003cbr\u003e\n   \u003cbr\u003eMy shop is in US currency as 95% of my customers are US residents. However, if you are not in the US, there is likely a very small currency charge likely between Etsy and your way of paying (I don’t see or control it).\n   \u003cbr\u003e\n   \u003cbr\u003eCheck out more examples and many other subjects aside from pets at www.finest-oil-paintings.com \n   \u003cbr\u003e\n   \u003cbr\u003eThanks for looking. \n  \u003c\/div\u003e \n \u003c\/div\u003e \n \u003cdiv class=\"content-toggle-body text-gray prose\" id=\"item-description\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e \n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n    Custom cat portrait, Pet portrait, Cat painting, oil painting on canvas sample in my ‘finestâ€?style \n   \u003cbr\u003e\n   \u003cbr\u003eCat portrait custom oil paintings on stretched canvas, from your photographs.\n   \u003cbr\u003eOptional 50% deposit option on any size.\n   \u003cbr\u003e\n   \u003cbr\u003eMy idea of realism is not about photorealism or excessive detail, but rather getting the life of your beloved pet into the picture, which has little to do with detail. It’s more about the spirit of your pet; something with energy. \n   \u003cbr\u003e\n   \u003cbr\u003eGetting a great likeness of your cat really matters to me, rather than just a pleasing painting.\n   \u003cbr\u003eIt’s about me connecting with your much loved cat the best I can just with your photos (so the more the better).\n   \u003cbr\u003eI ALWAYS AIM FOR A HIGH QUALITY PAINTING AND CAT LIKENESS. IF YOU ARE NOT HAPPY WITH THE FINISHED PIECE, I WILL REFUND YOU IN TOTAL PRIOR TO SHIPPING\n   \u003cbr\u003eIf I take on a commission, that means I am confident I can do a good job.\n   \u003cbr\u003eIf I think photos are too poor to use, I'll say and save us both future disappointment (you=mediocre painting and me=refund your money).\n   \u003cbr\u003e\n   \u003cbr\u003eI OFFER TWO STYLES (two price scales, both about enjoying the ‘gorgeousnessâ€?of oil paint!\n   \u003cbr\u003e1 FINEST STYLE (this sample)- very realistic with great attention to detail, so fur looks like fur, noses look like noses and eyes like eyes! - but very good source photos are needed for this for the best results.\n   \u003cbr\u003eThis is a classically inspired style of oil painting, but takes longer to execute than the second style, as layers are built up over each other for the desired effect of depth and life.\n   \u003cbr\u003e2 FINE STYLE - not so realistic, but likeness is still just as important.\n   \u003cbr\u003eThis style is more painterly, relaxed and modern, well suited to source photos that are of a more more usual quality for most people, such as taken by mobile devices.\n   \u003cbr\u003e\n   \u003cbr\u003eMORE ABOUT MY STYLES AND YOUR SOURCE PHOTO QUALITY\n   \u003cbr\u003eThe look of a painting depends on whether you choose FINE STYLE or FINEST STYLE.\n   \u003cbr\u003eIt also depends on source photos variety and quality.\n   \u003cbr\u003e\n   \u003cbr\u003eSometimesa large 'fine style' can look similar to a small 'finest style', because it's easier to physically work with detail on the larger size.\n   \u003cbr\u003eIt may almost match a 'finest' for detail but not realism when viewed for close up.\n   \u003cbr\u003e\n   \u003cbr\u003eA good photo (say from a good camera) tends to have higher resolution (less likely to break up detail) and a blended range of colours (more sensitive to colour differences) to describe a given area.\n   \u003cbr\u003eA poor photo (say from a mobile) tends to have limited colours, which makes the image colours seem more 'stepped' than blended and often does this as it can't compete with the range ie sensitivity of a decent camera).\n   \u003cbr\u003eSometimes a source photo has particularly good natural light to make the cat's colours appear natural and this can make the painting seem more realistic, so I don't have to compensate when painting for unnatural lighting effects.\n   \u003cbr\u003e\n   \u003cbr\u003eMany choose the finest style despite poor photos, so I can work harder for longer extracting what I can just about see in such photos and usually more than one photo will be needed to do this.\n   \u003cbr\u003eThis when plenty of experience scrutinising pets from the early 80’s comes in useful!\n   \u003cbr\u003eWith poor photos, I often have to cross reference between many to get one good one in the painting.\n   \u003cbr\u003ee.g. something may be out of focus or obscured in the main source photo.\n   \u003cbr\u003eColours are often taken from other photos to work properly as the main photo could be unnatural in colouring. I even sometimes have to image-search the net for very similar cats to help too.\n   \u003cbr\u003e\n   \u003cbr\u003eFor clearer examples of styles and photos please visit http:\/\/bit.ly\/2tg2WA6\n   \u003cbr\u003e\n   \u003cbr\u003eHOW TO ORDER:\n   \u003cbr\u003e1. Start by sending a message outlining your ideas, and share as many photos as you like here by Etsy Conversations.\n   \u003cbr\u003e2. We discuss prices and sizes that suit you and your photos and anything else relevant, such as a deadline if it is a gift for example.\n   \u003cbr\u003e3. Once you are happy with the best option, choose the full or 50% deposit option for your chosen size to pay to secure your order time slot .\n   \u003cbr\u003eOnce your order and payment comes through, you will receive an etsy message to confirm the date you can expect to approve your completed work.\n   \u003cbr\u003e4. Based on your your approval and once completely dry, your painting will be packed and shipped after payment of the remaining 50%.\n   \u003cbr\u003e5. If you are not happy with the finished piece, I will refund you in total prior to shipping.\n   \u003cbr\u003e\n   \u003cbr\u003eMy shop is in US currency as 95% of my customers are US residents. 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