| When I accept a commission, I will use a photo of your pet that you provide to create a one of a kind oil painting set to your specifications. You can take your own photos (see Tips below). Or if you prefer, I can come to you and take my own pictures of your pet. Once we are in agreement on the picture, I will need to know your color preferences, including overall tone and background color. My main goal is to capture the personality of your pet. There is no request too crazy either. If you can think it, I can do it! I challenge your creativity! If you have a location in mind (where it will be hung) you should also take that into consideration. If it is for a gift, what is the person's favorite color? The more information you can provide the better. I will work closely with you to make sure we are on the same page. At your request I can also work up a sketch for you to show the composition and color scheme. In most cases, I can usually have a painting completed in about two weeks, including drying time. |
Tips on taking your own pictures
 | A tired dog is a happy dog! Take your pet out for a | |
| long walk or run before trying to snap some pictures. Not only is that panting smile adorable, but he or she will be more willing to cooperate. |
| Consider the time of day and the lighting. The best | |
| time is in the afternoon around 4-5pm in the summertime. High noon is often too much light and can wash the image out too much. You should have the brightest light to your back. If you are inside, try taking the picture by a window to get the best light. A flash is not usually recommended because it washes out too much detail. |
| Think about composition. Make sure you are | |
| capturing all the body parts you want to show like the tail and legs in the picture frame. |
| Try to get a clear shot of your dog's eyes. The eyes | |
| are number one for showing personality. |
| Be Patient! Sometimes I have to take over fifty | |
| pictures to get that perfect shot. Don't give up if your dog won't cooperate at first. If he really starts to get irritated, maybe try again another day. | ||
| Try to use a camera with decent resolution. 150 -300 | |
| dpi is fine. If you are not using a digital camera, just be sure you take the picture close enough to see detail. |
| Use treats! Its a guaranteed way to get a happy face! | |
| Kristin Stearley 904-349-6225 ks2dogs@yahoo.com |
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