Artist's gallery of custom pet portraits, horse paintings

Above all,

Keep it Simple.

I like working in different art mediums (materials) but I also know that may be confusing as far as how to choose if you don't have a strong preference. Here are some of the attributes of each type to help you decide. If this art mumbo jumbo is too much information for you, just shoot me an e-mail and I can either guide you thru it or look at your photos and give my recommendation. My goal is always to make this an enjoyable and easy, non-complicated experience for you and to provide you with a piece of art you (or the gift recipient) will treasure for many, many years.

How to Choose the Type of Art Medium for your Pet Portrait

~~Oils~~

vibrant, rich color
expressive
visible brushstrokes
not overly detailed, 'painterly'
painted on canvas or board
hung with or without frame (canvas sides are painted)
contemporary to traditional in look, adaptable
suitable for small to life sized paintings

~~Watercolor~~

softer, lighter feel & look
more detailed
more translucent and transparent colors
needs to be matted and framed under glass
softer more gentle, more 'sensitive' appearance than my oils
Best suited for smaller portraits- 11 x 14 and under

~~Mixed Media~~

more detailed
more colorful, 'solid' appearance with opaque colors vs transparent watercolor
style can vary from fun/expressive to more realistic
must be matted and framed under glass
best suited for portraits 11 x 14 and under

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