Posts Tagged ‘pet portraits’
December 17, 2009 at 5:46 pm
Pigments used in the preparation of paints are true pigments, meaning that, unlike dyes, they have form. They come as a fine dry powder, and should be free from impurities. Artists’ paints use pigments derived from many sources, traditionally this used to be naturally occurring stone, earths, metals but over time many have been replaced by man-made materials which provide a more permanent and stable pigment. Read the rest of this entry »
December 10, 2009 at 3:06 pm
There is a selection of materials that can be utilised as a support, but the pet portrait artist has to decide what will be the most suitable material for the longegity of his or her painting. Much will depend on the type of paint being used, oil and acrylic tend to be a more flexible medium so can be applied with reasonable confidence on fabrics that have been properly prepared. More brittle mediums such as tempera, gouache or pastel, require a more rigid support such as prepared boards. Read the rest of this entry »
December 10, 2009 at 3:06 pm
The pet portrait painter working in isolation and developing a uniquely personal manner is a comparatively new concept.
Until the close of the 18th century successful painters ran businesses in which methods of production, quality control and sales to customers were often very highly organised. In medieval times and during the Renaissance these were conducted in places that were literally workshops, usually rooms on the ground floor of a building that could be opened onto the street by means of shutter doors, thus acting as both a shop and a studio. Read the rest of this entry »
December 10, 2009 at 3:06 pm
Although sometimes overlooked, animal have always been a favourite subject in English art, there is still a keen interest for pet portraits, although these tend to be of dogs, cats, birds and fish also get the honour have having their portrait painted for their devoted owner. However, in the past, animals didn’t tend to dominate the same high ground as they do today. Most animals were either worked or eaten. Read the rest of this entry »
December 10, 2009 at 3:05 pm
Impressionism was dominated by compositions that showed every day scenes of French life in the 19th Century pet portraits however, seemed to not figure in the artists range of subjects, in all probability being considered undeserving of the painters’ attention.
In spite of the painters hesitance in spending time on pet art, one artist did move (of a sort) into this domain.
Manet, the grand statesman of French Impressionists and creator of such ground breaking paintings such as “Olympia” and “Le Dejeuner sur l’herbe”, made many sketches and water colours of his family cat Zizi. Read the rest of this entry »
December 10, 2009 at 3:05 pm
Although sometimes overlooked, animal have always been a favourite subject in English art, there is still a keen interest for pet portraits, although these tend to be of dogs, cats, birds and fish also get the honour have having their portrait painted for their devoted owner. However, in the past, animals didn’t tend to dominate the same high ground as they do today. Most animals were either worked or eaten. Read the rest of this entry »
December 10, 2009 at 3:04 pm
Impressionism was dominated by compositions that showed every day scenes of French life in the 19th Century pet portraits however, seemed to not figure in the artists range of subjects, in all probability being considered undeserving of the painters’ attention.
In spite of the painters hesitance in spending time on pet art, one artist did move (of a sort) into this domain.
Manet, the grand statesman of French Impressionists and creator of such ground breaking paintings such as “Olympia” and “Le Dejeuner sur l’herbe”, made many sketches and water colours of his family cat Zizi. Read the rest of this entry »
December 10, 2009 at 3:04 pm
Fine, you’ve taken the decision to take on a new puppy, but what next? Buying a puppy involves many decisions and some hard work.
At this point you will already mulled over important issues of size of dog, yearly costs and taking time to exercise it. Read the rest of this entry »
December 10, 2009 at 3:03 pm
Fine, you’ve taken the decision to take on a new puppy, but what next? Buying a puppy involves many decisions and some hard work.
At this point you will already mulled over important issues of size of dog, yearly costs and taking time to exercise it. Read the rest of this entry »
December 10, 2009 at 3:03 pm
Fine, you’ve taken the decision to take on a new puppy, but what next? Buying a puppy involves many decisions and some hard work.
At this point you will already mulled over important issues of size of dog, yearly costs and taking time to exercise it. Read the rest of this entry »
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