Choosing a size for your portrait commission. Discovering the ideal size for your portrait is an essential aspect of the commissioning process. In this blog post, we delve into the factors influencing your choice, from composition to available photos and intended display location. Exploring Portrait Sizes I offer four standard sizes for pet portraits: A4, 10×13, A3, and A2. While …
Commissioning a Portrait From Photos
Commissioning a portrait from photos may initially seem like a daunting task, but fear not! Let’s demystify the process step by step, ensuring a seamless journey from snapshot to stunning masterpiece. Step 1: Capturing the Perfect Shot First and foremost, I require a high-quality photo as our artistic blueprint. When selecting or taking a photo for your portrait, clarity, detail, …
Completing payments
How to complete your payment successfully. If you are struggling to complete payment, please follow this step by step guide. Some payments come with a surcharge as follows: All fees are automatically charged at the checkout. Step 1. If you are paying a deposit, you can skip this first step. Once you have approved the work, I will send you …
Pet Photography: Hints and tips to get the right photo for your Pet Portrait.
Photography for your pet portrait. Capturing the essence of your beloved pet in a portrait is a cherished endeavour, albeit one fraught with challenges. Whether your furry friend is a pup or a seasoned companion, achieving that perfect shot requires patience, skill, and a few tricks up your sleeve. Drawing from my experiences photographing various pets, here are some invaluable …
Celebrating Heartfelt Reviews
Celebrating Heartfelt Reviews: A Portrait Artist’s Journey Title: Celebrating Heartfelt Reviews: A Portrait Artist’s Journey As a portrait artist specializing in animal and dog paintings and drawings, each piece I create is infused with love, passion, and dedication. My name is Robert Shirt, and I am deeply touched by the incredible reviews I receive from my cherished customers. Today, I …
The mediums I mainly use.
Here I will highlight the mediums I will use for my people and pet portraits.
The Art of Photographing Photos
When all you have is a hard copy. When it comes to supplying me with a photo for your upcoming portrait, and a scanner isn’t available to hand, or digital copies are impossible or difficult to come by, so the only solution is to take a photo of a photo, however, there’s a crucial aspect often overlooked – photographing physical …
Framing and mounting.
How I will frame and mount a portrait. I’m active on Facebook and Instagram, take a peek and I look forward to working with you soon.
Choosing the right photo’s
When it comes to selecting the ideal photo for a portrait, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the options. While there may not always be a definitive right or wrong choice, considering a few key factors can help guide your decision-making process. Let’s delve into some essential tips to ensure you pick the best photo to capture the essence of …