vendredi 26 août 2016

What To Look For When Buying Custom Pet Paintings St Louis

By Michael Smith


If you have a special pet in your life, likely you are looking for a way to commemorate them and celebrate their life. Custom pet paintings St Louis are becoming increasingly popular as a method of doing just that. If you want to make sure that you are getting a painting that looks like your pet as well as capturing their personality, the following tips may help ensure you are happy with any painting that you commission.

One of the first things to do is to look specifically for someone who has experience creating pet portraits. Painting animals can be difficult if you do not know what you are doing. Even someone who is capable of creating beautiful landscapes may not be able to come up with a faithful representation of a cat or dog. One thing to ask when speaking to an artist is whether or not they have a portfolio you can look at.

Figuring out what medium you want your painting to be in will also help you narrow down the selection of artists you can choose from. Some popular types of paint include oil, acrylic and watercolor. There are other artists that may use other materials in their work as well. It is up to you to decide if that kind of piece is what you are looking for when commissioning your pet painting.

Most artists will want to work from a photograph rather than trying to work with a live animal model. A live animal will likely move too much for the artist to be able to work with. If you need to provide a photograph you should ask the artist what they need in terms of size and clarity. A blurry picture or a picture that is too small will usually result in a bad painting that you will likely not be happy with.

A good painting may take weeks or even months to complete. A good painting will often start with a pencil sketch. After that, the artist will begin to add paint. Some artists like to add multiple layers and if this is the case they need to make sure that the underlying layers are completely dry. Oil paint can take a long time to dry and so if the artist is working in this medium it may delay delivery of your piece.

A good St. Louis MO artist will discuss different aspects of the piece with you before they begin. They may ask you about the size you want your piece to be. They may also ask you what background details you want to add to your piece. Taking the time to talk to them in as much detail as they need can help to ensure that you will be happy with the finished result.

You may wonder where to find different artists to speak with about your painting. A good place to start is the internet as it will often make it possible to view an artist's portfolio before you contact them. Some may also have pricing details on their sites as well although not all artists will do this.

Taking time to choose the right artist is extremely worthwhile. That way you can be sure you are getting the kind of painting you had in mind and that you will be happy with the finished product.




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