Melinda, wanted a simple "Classic Masters" background for her beloved cat, Sasha. Hundreds and probably thousand's of micro strokes created Sasha's fur, creating form and texture with multi-colored layering. Classy realism!Thursday, November 6, 2008
SASHA - Cat, 14" x 18" Acrylic
Melinda, wanted a simple "Classic Masters" background for her beloved cat, Sasha. Hundreds and probably thousand's of micro strokes created Sasha's fur, creating form and texture with multi-colored layering. Classy realism!
NEVILLE "My Furry Prince" - Dog, 20" x 20"
The Flagship painting of my business, this is my own dog, Neville. The title of the work comes from a story where a former roommate caught me secretly serenading my pet pooch as he layed sprawled in the hallway. The improvisational ditty, sung with the dramatic fervour of 1940's MGM Classic Musical consisted of the lyrics...you guessed it "My Prince, my Furry Furry Prince," and so a pet painting business was born.The bright colors and fantasy element of the background gives this a fun and comical style, suitable for kids work and those with a good sense of humor. It also illustrates how wording can be incoporated as a painted element.
Friday, October 31, 2008
SPOT - Cat, 14" x 18" Acrylic
Spot made a delightful subject and the angular shot made for an interesting composition. Her owner, Summer, gave me an image of a floral patterned fabric which I did a loose interpretation for the background, giving it a sweet and feminine touch to contrast with Spot's dynamic black and white coat. Pretty!OLLIE - Dog, 18" x 18" Acrylic
Ollie's textured fur made this a really fun protrait to paint. Layers and layers of colored strokes create that classic wire-fur look and his wonderfully frank and expressive look gave this "Headshot" tons of personality.
The fun skull and crossbone collar tag was added from another source photo. The lovely wash background created with shades of greens, blues, purple and peach elements gave him a swirling halo of light. The details of his eyes were obliterated by camera "red eye" but I was able to correct that, no problems. SUPER CUTE!
JASPER - Cat, 16" x 16" Acrylic
Jasper, described as a "wise little pleasure seeker, was captured in all his Halloween glory, a favorite celebration of his owner Derek.
The terrific checkered backgound of his tiled kitchen floor added oodles of interest to the picture and highlighted Japsers gorgeous and radiant eyes.
A dynamic background choice and interesting angle made this a great source photo to work from.
Humor and flare characterize this painting with subtle uses of mauve, browns and blues to bring interest to Jasper's naturally grey fur.
The terrific checkered backgound of his tiled kitchen floor added oodles of interest to the picture and highlighted Japsers gorgeous and radiant eyes.
A dynamic background choice and interesting angle made this a great source photo to work from.
Humor and flare characterize this painting with subtle uses of mauve, browns and blues to bring interest to Jasper's naturally grey fur.
ROMEO AND BENTLEY - Dogs, 4" x6"
Romeo and Bentley are pugs owned by twin sisters, Jacqui and Kerry Donneli. A friend commissioned these 4" x 6" paintings for their 40th Birthday to capture their treasured but aging pets.
The source photos were sneakily copied from the twins myspace pages without their awareness. Because of this the quality wasn't great but lent itself to a loose, fun, painterly style with subtle color inflections of blues, pinks and purples into the fur color.
The personality is all there though and needless to say the twins LOVED them!
Photos
Please email me your photos to georgia@myfurryprince.com. Include several pictures for me to choose from. If, for example, you like the pose in one shot but the color is more accurate in another I can merge the 2.
If you have a digital camera spend time snapping your pet in all different types of positions and places. You might already have some great shots of your pet doing fun and whacky things.
During our consultation I will let you know which shots will work the best.
- Eyes. I believe the eyes are the windows to an animal's soul so photos that give a clear view of them are great. If you can't get the eyes make sure the pose is interesting to compensate.
- Dynamic shots also make great paintings. Look at the body composition. Is it an interesting form?
- Don't make your pet a saint. Mischevious looks, guilty expressions and pet moments of madness make really fun and dynamic paintings.
- Location. Pets love to get in funny spots. Pets in sock drawers or flowerpots make for fun pictures.
- Background. If you want a specific type of background ie. the couch. Please include a picture of that location.
- Clarity. the quality of my painting is directly connected to the clarity of the photo. Don't expect 100% realism from a shot that is blurry. More artsy style paintings can work with blurry shots if the compostion is strong and you are not attached to detail.
- Combining Photos. Compositions can be created with several pets from different photos if the angles are compatible.
- Additional Elements such as favorite toys, collars or feeding bowls should also have pictures.
If you have a digital camera spend time snapping your pet in all different types of positions and places. You might already have some great shots of your pet doing fun and whacky things.
During our consultation I will let you know which shots will work the best.
- Eyes. I believe the eyes are the windows to an animal's soul so photos that give a clear view of them are great. If you can't get the eyes make sure the pose is interesting to compensate.
- Dynamic shots also make great paintings. Look at the body composition. Is it an interesting form?
- Don't make your pet a saint. Mischevious looks, guilty expressions and pet moments of madness make really fun and dynamic paintings.
- Location. Pets love to get in funny spots. Pets in sock drawers or flowerpots make for fun pictures.
- Background. If you want a specific type of background ie. the couch. Please include a picture of that location.
- Clarity. the quality of my painting is directly connected to the clarity of the photo. Don't expect 100% realism from a shot that is blurry. More artsy style paintings can work with blurry shots if the compostion is strong and you are not attached to detail.
- Combining Photos. Compositions can be created with several pets from different photos if the angles are compatible.
- Additional Elements such as favorite toys, collars or feeding bowls should also have pictures.
Consultation and Ordering
Before starting your pet portrait we will have a consultation about the following factors:-
- Animals Personality. Most importantly I want to capture the spirit of your pet so think of a few words that describe his character. What you love about him or her and what sets him or her apart from any other animal.
- Compostion and Arrangements based on the pictures you give me to work from and what other elements you would like to be included. eg, favorite toys, scenery etc.
- Fantasy vs reality. Some people like a super realistic work while others enjoy the creativity of something a little more artsy, fun or kid friendly. This includes both the portrayal of the background and the animal itself. What kind of flavor do you want? Funny, serious, heroic, sweet?
- Colors. Color is another element where my work can range from super realistic to incorporating other colors to create a more interesting final effect. For example, a cat may have black fur but within that fur I may add deep blues, indigos and maroons to create a richer effect. Some people may enjoy the fun of hyper real coloring, eg. bright pinks, blues and oranges that create the animals form as opposed to using realistic tones of browns etc.
Additionally background colors can also be adjusted to accomodate tastes and decors. Think about any colors that you absolutely hate and any colors that you really love and I will work with your preferences in mind.
- Wording. Think about if you want your pets name or a particular quote or phrase included into the work. this can add a lot of meaning, fun and interest to the final image.
- Size and Budget. It's helpful to know your budget range for this work. After seeing your pictures and listening to your compositional ideals I can let you know which size will work within your budget for this work and we will find the perfect balance.
-Estimated Completion Date. Assume a 4 - 6 week turnover time plus shipping. If I can do it sooner I will let you know. If you need your painting in a hurry for a special occasion please let me know. Rush orders will incur an additional 20% charge.
- Animals Personality. Most importantly I want to capture the spirit of your pet so think of a few words that describe his character. What you love about him or her and what sets him or her apart from any other animal.
- Compostion and Arrangements based on the pictures you give me to work from and what other elements you would like to be included. eg, favorite toys, scenery etc.
- Fantasy vs reality. Some people like a super realistic work while others enjoy the creativity of something a little more artsy, fun or kid friendly. This includes both the portrayal of the background and the animal itself. What kind of flavor do you want? Funny, serious, heroic, sweet?
- Colors. Color is another element where my work can range from super realistic to incorporating other colors to create a more interesting final effect. For example, a cat may have black fur but within that fur I may add deep blues, indigos and maroons to create a richer effect. Some people may enjoy the fun of hyper real coloring, eg. bright pinks, blues and oranges that create the animals form as opposed to using realistic tones of browns etc.
Additionally background colors can also be adjusted to accomodate tastes and decors. Think about any colors that you absolutely hate and any colors that you really love and I will work with your preferences in mind.
- Wording. Think about if you want your pets name or a particular quote or phrase included into the work. this can add a lot of meaning, fun and interest to the final image.
- Size and Budget. It's helpful to know your budget range for this work. After seeing your pictures and listening to your compositional ideals I can let you know which size will work within your budget for this work and we will find the perfect balance.
-Estimated Completion Date. Assume a 4 - 6 week turnover time plus shipping. If I can do it sooner I will let you know. If you need your painting in a hurry for a special occasion please let me know. Rush orders will incur an additional 20% charge.
Prices and Sizes
The following is a basic price list for works done with Acrylic on canvas. The prices are in $US and does not include shipping. This price is for a single animal portrait with a simple background.
Additional animals and detailed backgrounds are additional and will be discussed during consultation.
Canvas Size
4" x 6" - $100 (head only)
8" x 10" - $275
11" x 14" or 12" x 12" - $350
14" x 18" or 16" x 16" - $400
16" x 20" or 18" x 18" - $450
18" x 24" or 19" x 19" - $500
20" x 30" - $700
24" x 36" - $850
30" x 40" or 36" x 36" - $1000
36" x 48" or 40" x 40" - $1200
48" x 48" - $1500
48" x 60" - $2000
Paintings done in Oil on acrylic will be 3 times these prices. Sales tax will be added for New York residents.
There is a non-refundable deposit of 50% required to commence work. On completion I will email you a photo of the painting for approval. I require the rest of the payment before shipping or delivery.
I accept credit cards payments through Paypal (you do not need a paypal account to use paypal for credit cards), personal check or money order.
Additional animals and detailed backgrounds are additional and will be discussed during consultation.
Canvas Size
4" x 6" - $100 (head only)
8" x 10" - $275
11" x 14" or 12" x 12" - $350
14" x 18" or 16" x 16" - $400
16" x 20" or 18" x 18" - $450
18" x 24" or 19" x 19" - $500
20" x 30" - $700
24" x 36" - $850
30" x 40" or 36" x 36" - $1000
36" x 48" or 40" x 40" - $1200
48" x 48" - $1500
48" x 60" - $2000
Paintings done in Oil on acrylic will be 3 times these prices. Sales tax will be added for New York residents.
There is a non-refundable deposit of 50% required to commence work. On completion I will email you a photo of the painting for approval. I require the rest of the payment before shipping or delivery.
I accept credit cards payments through Paypal (you do not need a paypal account to use paypal for credit cards), personal check or money order.
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