How to choose the right dog artists to paint your pet portrait

How to choose the right dog artists to paint your pet portrait

Choosing the right dog artists to paint your pet portrait can be daunting. You want your dog portrait to be perfect, expertly painted that shows off your dog in the best light possible. So how should you go about find the dog artists that are right for you. Here are three good tips to start you off.

1. View the portfolio

Take a look at your dog artists portfolio. Do you like their work? Do you like the style of their dog portraits? If you are wanting to commission pet portraits from photos then is your chosen dog artist also showing you the original dog photo that the painting was based on? This is really important as on its own, the dog portrait might look accomplished but when compared to the photograph the dog painting may not actually look like the dog in a photo, thereby misleading you. The tip to learn here is always make sure to compare the original dog photo to the dog painting only then will you truly be able to see if their dog artists are experienced enough to paint your pet portrait.

2. Does the dog artists website tell you what kind of canvas or oils your pet portrait will be painted with?

Quality matters. I'm assuming you want your dog portrait to be perfect. Well the perfect pet portrait starts with the canvas and types of oils that your dog portrait will be painted with. Be sure to ask your dog artist, if they do not mention it. For example, Winsor & newton oils are probably the best oils on the market in terms of purity and quality, and a high grade duck cotton canvas is a great foundation for an oil painting.

3. Does your dog artists website have aFaq page?
It's important to find out before ordering, what will happening if you do not like your dog portrait, will you still have to pay for it? Will your dog artist make changes to your oil painting if you ask them to? Do you have to pay for delivery or is it included? What about sales tax? Make sure you ask your dog artist everything you want to know before ordering your pet portrait from photos.