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Commissioned Portraiture of Dogs
With my years of experience, I am able to give you expert advice on the best pose and composition for the portrait, plus, I know how confusing it can be to choose a medium, so ….. if you are interested in something which has not been specified, OR, if you don’t have a preference, and you are unsure, you can email me a photo of your pet and I would be very happy to give you my professional opinion on the most suitable medium and style of Portrait.
I only use the highest Quality Artists materials. Oil and Acrylic Paintings are premium quality stretched canvas on wooden stretchers, and come to you ready to be framed….. The Graphite/Charcoal, Ink, Pastel and Coloured Pencil Portraits are all supplied on a backing board and covered with glassine paper for protection, after having had a light spray of Artists Quality Fixative, although it is recommended that you get your Artwork framed as soon as possible to prevent damage and to promote longevity.
When doing the portrait, I require photos of the pet (the favourite one that you would like used, but also others to see the colours and features in different lights etc. ) All photos are returned unharmed. Please try to offer the best photographs possible, it is impossible to get a good likeness from a small or blurry photograph! Preferably, the photograph should be taken in natural light, although not full sunlight - no flash, as this bleaches out the colour of the hair and eyes. A good sized, clear close up - not a small animal in the middle of the frame with masses of space around it! - I am also interested in knowing about your pets character, likes and dislikes, temperament etc. and favourite toys, places etc.—it all helps me to ‘know’ your pet.
All paintings sold will come with a ‘Certificate of Authenticity’ – a very desirable addition to the paintings either when given as a gift to a loved one, or when keeping as an item both to treasure and to hold as an investment for the future. |
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COPYRIGHT:
All rights to Artwork created by ‘Anthea M’ (including reproduction and public promotion or advertising) remain the property of ‘Anthea M - Art and Design’ and may not be used in any way without written consent. |
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A TESTIMONIAL FROM JACKIE & ALAN BROTHERS OF SAFETY BAY, W.A.
Dear Anthea “Just a note to say how thrilled we are with the wonderful portrait of our ‘Grand-dogs’, Duke and Nugget. It is everything we had hoped for and then some. You really have captured the essence of them - their personalities as well as their looks. Nugget looks as though he’s about to give us a big sloppy kiss and Duke definitely has his eye on a rabbit! Thank you again….” |
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A TESTIMONIAL FROM BRENDAN COBBLEDICK OF NARACOORTE, SA
Hi Anthea, Thankyou so much for the recent portrait / Best man gift you created for me.You absolutely captured Bon’s unique look & glint in his eye , the portrait could be of no other German Shepherd.I envy your special talent , keep up the great work,
Regards, Brendan. |
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TESS - a beautiful black Labrador. Her mum left a lovely message in my Guest book to say ‘thank you’...
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JASPER This coloured pencil painting of Jasper was commissioned as a Birthday present by a lovely lady for her husband.
Jasper, who is a gorgeous German Shepherd/Golden Retriever cross is a great big dog - he looks just like a Shepherd, except for his adorable floppy down ears!
All portraits can be reproduced in a number of different ways - on clothings, mugs, t-shirts, gift cards, stickers and more...catalogues of these types of items are supplied after the portrait has been completed. Quality prints are also available at a reasonable cost, to share with friends and family if desired. |
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BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG Acrylic Portrait
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OSCAR & JACKIE This adorable pair of dogs were commissioned as a Birthday gift. They were done using pastels and pastel pencils. |
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OIL OR ACRYLIC PORTRAITS ON CANVAS EITHER FRAMED, UNFRAMED OR GALLERY WRAPPED CANVAS |
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MALTESE TERRIER (left) Oil Portrait
KING MONTY (right) Oil Portrait |
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BLACK PUG Acrylic Portrait |
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CREAM CHOW CHOW Coloured Pencil Portrait |