Sing with Me

"Sing with Me"

Ink and Watercolor Wash, 5x7

This bluebird in full song was inspired by observations of birds at my feeder and bird houses, and from a number on photos that I have taken.  The blue and orange of these birds set them apart, and their song is an inspiration to join in their praise.

This painting is available as a digital download from my ETSY site: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1441231035/blue-bird-inspirational-download-for

Pet Portrait Information

"Jake" pastel portrait

"Fiona" - Ink and Watercolor Portrait

Fiona - Example of ink and watercolor wash

I have received a number of inquiries about painting pet portraits, so for any who would like to have a portrait of your pet, here are some guidelines to consider.

1.   I will be painting from photographs, naturally, so here are the photos that work best for me:

• photos taken at "eye level" looking at the subject.
• photos should be taken from a reasonable distance from the subject - not really close up - so the proportions and perspective are not distorted
• multiple photos from various angles that show the color, patterns, size, fur texture, and "liveliness" of the subject
• photos taken in the pets favorite "haunts" are also special
• photos in different, normal lighting - flash photos are not much help

2.  I paint mostly in pastels and ink-and-wash watercolors.  My prices vary based on the size of the work, the media, and  amount of time and effort involved to produce the painting.  

3.  Before I can begin, we will need to agree on the subject, the photo material needed, the painting size, the painting media, the price, and delivery schedule.

As a rough guide, my prices range from $175 for a 5x7 ink-and-wash watercolor to $750 for a 12x12 pastel.  Prices may increase because with the complexity of the subject requested.  

Of course, I can do larger paintings, and we can talk about price if you are interested.

If you have any questions, please contact me or reply in the comments.

Fiona

Fiona

Ink and Watercolor wash - 5x7

This painting is a "portrait" of a shih tzu named Fiona.  I did this or a collector as a commission, and since she had passed, I created the image from photos and videos.  The customer selected the format and the verse.