If my wife won't hang it in the living room, it's just not good enough!
My quality is based on what I would want for myself. There are no corners cut. All of the materials used are archival (lasting up to 80-100 yrs), and as much as possible hand crafted. If you are going to pay for a quality piece of art, you have the right to know what goes into it.
Watch my painting process in high speed.
Traditional oil painters begin with a hand sketch, but I begin with your favorite photo as the framework for the painting. This approach allows me to focus on the intricate color, light, and texture of your pet. Therefore, selecting the perfect reference photograph directly influences the piece I create for you.
Step 1: Share Your Vision and Photos
You share the photo that best captures your pet’s spirit and a description of your vision—whether you desire a classic setting, a vibrant new background, or a subtle adjustment. We collaborate to select the perfect reference and confirm the commission details.
Step 2: The Digital Canvas Takes Form
This is where the magic begins. Using custom digital brushes, I meticulously build layers of ‘paint’ and texture. I spend hours refining the details, enhancing the soul in your pet’s eyes, and replacing backgrounds to ensure a timeless composition.
Step 3: Your Approval and Refinement
You review the finished digital painting and offer any final feedback. Your complete satisfaction is paramount; once you give final approval, we move to the physical creation phase.
Step 4: The Masterpiece is Brought to Life (Giclée Production)
I partner with a local mom & pop shop and member of the American Alliance of Museums to create an exquisite Giclée reproduction on archival, heavyweight canvas or archival fine art paper. Archival inks & papers ensure that your art remains true to color, resisting fade and yellowing for a lifetime.
Step 5: Museum-Quality Finishing
11 x 14
I mount the finished piece onto museum-quality hardboard using acid-free adhesive to ensure stability and prevent warping.
Finally, I apply a museum-grade varnish, protecting the surface and eliminating the need for glass.
Step 6: Optional Hand-Crafted Framing
For the final touch, choose an optional hand-crafted frame. I personally finish each frame—which I make from real woods like Maple, Red Oak, or Walnut—to perfectly complement the colors and mood of your new portrait.
