It’s true! Not all cats and dogs need to behave like their stereotypes, but to make sure your household is a place of peace and calm, you need to deal with their introduction the right way and be sure that puppy gets a little education.
All the same, a lot will depend on the temperament of your cat. (more…)
Like all artists, pet portrait painters like to economise when they can and will always take the opportunity to save money. Water colours, whether they come in a tube, or in pans, can be expensive to buy. You can create your own paints quite easily, and saving yourself money along the way. (more…)
We all like to think that our dogs are special in some way – you’ve bought the tee shirt, got the pet portrait, all you need now is an award for the mantle! Consider then the possibilities of training your dog to track? You could soon have them finding your lost car keys, all it takes is a willing dog and a bit of patience. (more…)
We all like to think that our dogs are special in some way – you’ve bought the tee shirt, got the pet portrait, all you need now is an award for the mantle! Consider then the possibilities of training your dog to track? You could soon have them finding your lost car keys, all it takes is a willing dog and a bit of patience. (more…)
For the artist and the art buyer the longevity of a painting is always key, and both hope their art will go the distance. Even the most meticulously executed paintings must cope with outside influences such as accidental damage, neglect or simply old age, however there is much that the artist can do by way of careful selection of materials and technique to add durability to the painting.
To start with use the best quality materials, canvas or linen should have a tight weave and ideally a weight of 10oz or more (particularly on larger pieces). (more…)
A frame can make or break the visual impact of a painting. Bear in mind though that a frame represents the junction between the work of art and the environment in which it hangs, and it must create either a clear visual barrier or an area of harmony, in order to bring the two together. This is one reason why gold has traditionally been used on picture frames; it’s brilliance is striking, yet at the same time, it also has the capacity to reflect surrounding colours and tones, so that, in theory, a gilt frame will fit into any location. (more…)