Pet Portraits From Well-taken Photographs


by Groshan Fabiola - Date: 2007-07-12 - Word Count: 803 Share This!

Pet portraits can be the ideal gift for someone who loves pets. If the birthday of one of dear friends is coming up and you have run out of ideas for birthday presents, you can order a pet portrait, if you know that person is a pet lover. Many people think very affectionately of their pets, and this is the reason why nothing could be more appropriate than thinking of a gift in the form of a dog portrait, for instance. And not only is it appropriate, but it is also unique, because it's not everyday that you get a handmade portrait as a gift, let alone the portrait of your beloved pet. Pet portraits are also the perfect gift for people you don't know very well. When you do not know what type of present would be appropriate, you can opt for a dog portraits or cat portraits, which that person is going to love if he/she is a pet lover.

You can give yourself an awesome gift by ordering a pet portrait. If you think that photos of your pet are already too common, you are right. Pet portraits are special because they are rare. Everyone has tens, maybe hundreds of photos of their pets, but a portrait? Pet portraits can be made in pastel, oil, charcoal, etc. and they are entirely handmade, and not computer generated or printed. Experience artists put considerable effort into capturing the image of your pet in a lovely surrounding, so as to show its temperament, and not just its physical traits.

When we love our dogs very much, or our pets in general, we wish that the day when they pass away would never come. But we all know that's not possible, so why not try to keep your beloved four-legged companion around forever by having its portrait drawn up? It will be a memorial dog portrait that will tell everyone how much that pet meant to you, and you will be able to comfort yourself knowing that you have shown your appreciation in a unique way.

Artists use photographs as a model for the pet portraits they draw. It is virtually impossible to get a pet to stand still for hours, while the portrait is being painted, which is why you have to send a photo. If you already have a photograph that you think is appropriate to be turned into a portrait, you can upload it on a specialized website, and wait for the portrait to be delivered. If you have to take that photograph that you are going to upload, here are some tips on how to do this, so that the outcome is at least satisfactory.

First of all, you should try to photograph your pet in natural light, but not indirect sunlight, because that might not turn out very similar to reality. Second of all, pets react differently to flashes, and cats, of all pets are the most perverse when it comes to that. Not only can the flash scare your pet, but it can also make its eyes red. Furthermore, the flash may be to bright for your pet's eyes, so you should avoid taking a photo of your dog looking straight into the camera, or better yet, you should try not to use a flash at all.

Just as humans, pets can be very moody, so, if you want a good photo for your pet portraits, you should avoid taking it when they have just woken up. Actually, no time of the day can be called excellent for taking pictures of your pet, which means that you have to have your camera ready at all times, once you have decided to take a picture of your dog, let's say.

Don't forget that your pet should be the focus of the photograph, so that the artist painting your dog portrait can have a clear image of what he or she is about to draw. This is the reason why you should avoid a busy background, and remember that to many details may make the picture, and therefore the portrait, too disturbing to the eye.

If you want to capture a very natural image of your pet, you should try taking the picture in the places where it is most comfortable, such as lying on the floor or in an armchair. In a similar way, if you want to have a portrait of a playful cat or dog, you should try asking someone to play with it, and you can take the photo as they do so.

Pet portraits are a wonderful gift, both for yourself and for someone dear to you, and when they look just as you want them to, they are all the more precious.

For more resources about Pet portraits or even about Dog portraits please review this website http://www.paintyourlife.com


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For more resources about Pet portraits or even about Dog portraits please review this website http://www.paintyourlife.com

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