SAMPLE PET PORTRAIT Husky snow scene, 18x14 inches size, FINEST QUALITY
Portraits with a scene rather than simple abstract background take longer to paint, so cost more depending on what’s involved.

Custom pet portraits as oil paintings on stretched canvas, from your photographs.

******* ALL COMMISSIONS INCLUDE A FREE TIME-LAPSE VIDEO RECORDING OF THE ART WORK BEING MADE, EXAMPLES OF WHICH ARE IN MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE bit.ly/1jHzHgd (type into browser exactly as URL) ******

Custom pet portraits as oil paintings on stretched canvas, from your photographs.

Getting a great likeness of your dog really matters to me, rather than just a pleasing painting.
It’s about me connecting with your much loved dog the best I can just with your photos.


******* I ALWAYS AIM FOR A HIGH QUALITY PAINTING AND DOG LIKENESS. IF YOU ARE NOT HAPPY WITH THE FINISHED PIECE, I WILL REFUND YOU IN TOTAL PRIOR TO SHIPPING *******
If I take on a commission, that means I am confident I can do a good job.
If 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).


I OFFER TWO PRICE SCALES - both about enjoying the ‘gorgeousnessâ€?of oil paint!
The look of a painting depends on whether you choose FINE STYLE or FINEST STYLE.
It ALSO depends on source photos variety and quality.

1 FINEST QUALITY (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.
This 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.
2 FINE QUALITY - not so realistic, but likeness is still just as important.
This 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.

Note a large 'fine style' can look similar to a small 'finest style', because it's easier to physically work with detail on the larger size.
It may match a 'finest' for detail but not realism when viewed for close up.

A 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.
A 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).
Sometimes a source photo has particularly good natural light to make the dog'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.



HOW TO ORDER:

1. Start by sending a message outlining your ideas, and share as many photos as you like here by Etsy Conversations.

2. 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.

3. Once you are happy with the best option, choose the 50% deposit option for your chosen size to pay a deposit to secure your order. Once your order and payment comes through, you will receive an etsy message to confirm the date you can expect to approve your completed work.

4. Based on your your approval (you will get updates on the picture’s progress) and once completely dry, your painting will be packed and shipped after payment of the remaining 50%.

5. If you are not happy with the finished piece, I will refund you in total prior to shipping.


Check out more examples and many other subjects aside from pets at www.finest-oil-paintings.com

Thanks for looking.