All animals are welcome to join the Paintru family! Even a horse, of course.
How to Paint a Pet Portrait in Acrylic
I will show you how, using the acrylic glazing technique, in this first part of a 5 x 7 acrylic on hardboard commissioned pet portrait demonstration.
How to Paint a Pet Portrait Part 2
I’ll show you how he gives his acrylic pet portrait depth as adds shading, nuances and differentiates the dog from the background by using the correct values in shadows.
- Adding highlights to your acrylic painting
- 5 Excellent Reasons to Use Aluminum Foil
- Paint Realistic Wrinkles in Acrylic
- Painting Clothing in an Acrylic Portrait
- Paint a Cloudy Sky Acrylic
- How to add Semi-Opaque Highlights
- How to Enhance the Contrast in Your Acrylic
- How to Add Glaze to Your Acrylic Painting
- Paint Realistic Reflections on Eyeglasses in an Acrylic Portrait
- Build Up Depth on Your Acrylic Portrait Backgrounds
- How Do You Do Layers With the Glazing Technique?
- Learn How to Paint Wrinkles in Acrylic
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Pet Portraiture Has A Rich and Lengthy History
Animals were depicted as far back as 19,000 years ago (found in caves in Lascaux, Southern France), domesticated animals appearing in works in Babylonia date back to 3,500 BC.
The famed “Bull In Cave” paintings found in LaLascaux Montignac and Dordogne. Image source: The Smithsonian
It is now quite impossible to stroll a National Gallery or The Louve without coming across the god-like Egyptian cats, bizarre and often fantastical creatures of the Medieval Times, stately (yet tiny) Renaissance terriers sat upon the laps of nobility, and the muscular statue of Roman horses, and fond Victorian-era black and white photographs of household pets.
Whistlejacket, George Stubbs, 1762, National Gallery of Art, London
Paintru Pet Portraits: Far From Ordinary
And though commissioning custom pet portraits that turn a photo into a painting isn’t a novel idea, the quality of a piece from Paintru is easily the first-rate option in comparison to anything else on the market. The customer service, ability to customize your piece, attention to detail, and quality of our paintings are what sets us apart as we perfectly tailor your experience from start to finish. Plus, pet portraits painted by museum-quality artists start at just $110!
Paintru Pet Portraits Featured in BuzzFeed, Read More >
Paintru original custom dog portrait painting: oil on canvas
How To Commission a Custom Pet Portrait Painting From Your Favorite Photo
Paintru makes it so simple to order your very own hand-painted artwork from your favorite photo(s) of your pet. Simply upload a photo, choose a size and provide any style direction you’d like and Paintru takes care of the rest–From matching you with the perfect artist, managing feedback and revisions, and shipping directly to your door.
Learn more about how it works >
Choose Your Pet Portrait In Style
Paintru offers a variety of style options allowing you to obtain a hand-painted custom pet portrait that is anything but basic. From colorful watercolor pet portraits to somber pet memorial paintings, a striking oil depiction of your perfectly posed cat to a playful scene that captures the spirit of your favorite animal–Paintru custom pet portraits are incredible additions to your home or a gift for a loved one that will be cherished for generations.
Learn more about choosing the perfect painting style for your project >
Paintru original dog portrait painting: oil on canvas
Through the expertise and capabilities of Paintru’s diverse artist network, you can curate the perfect picture that will never end up in storage.
A pet portrait that doubles as a stunning landscape piece? Take a look at this Paintru custom painting that draws its viewers in and provides a scene you’ll want to stay and study.
