How to Begin the Portrait Process

A few photography angles to think about ...

Straight on, in your face

Looking down

Over the shoulder

Looking up at your friend

Semi-Profile

Use of shadows

Locate or Create Your Ideal Photo Mail or email your favorite photo(s) to me. It’s very important to choose your most favorite pet expression(s), stance(s) and gestures(s) that show the soul and personality you are in love with and wish to cherish into the future. See photography suggestions below. Whenever possible, I love to meet the pets I paint. Photo shoots can be arranged in the Denver metro area without charge. Once I study your photo(s), I can suggest a format, (rectangular or square), and then you choose your canvas size. Think about where you’d like to display your painting and what kind of impact you’d like it to make. Turn around time varies but is normally 6-8 weeks. Two week rush delivery possible. Varnish will protect your original oil painting and even heighten its colors, giving it an even sheen over the surface. Allowing at least six months for these oils to completely chemically oxidize (dry), return your painting to me at that time if desired. Varnishing is included in your purchase. Should it not be practical to return your painting to me, a local, reputable artist can varnish for you. Fees.htmlshapeimage_3_link_0

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Animals comfort us and put us in touch with what really matters.

         ~Marc Bekoff

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Home         Dogs        Cats         Horses         Drawings         How to Begin         Fees

Prints/Note Cards          Gift Certificates          Available Originals

Current Events/Exhibits             Donations              Featured Rescue         In Memory       

Pet Gems         About the Artist        Contact



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