No matter where I am, a digital world makes for a very small world with distances measured in seconds.
Hereafter, if you need to contact me, please use my emaill address:
petsbykat@gmail.com
A dear friend, owner of the fabulous Golden Retriever, Koa, also canine star of the opera "Heart Of A Soldier", wants to place an ad for my services in an upcoming dog show program. Thank you Skip!
Perhaps this will generate some kind of publicity. I hope so.
Kathy
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Cost and Requirements for a portrait
• The portrait will be 8" x 10" and I create it digitally on my computer. The largest size or rather paper that I have it printed is 24"wide...and as long as you want it to be. It costs about $15 a square foot. It is a very nice watercolor paper.
• Currently I charge $70 for a 8"x10" portrait (which includes the printing and shipping). This is for a single pet. If there are multiple pets in the portrait, add $15 for each additional pet. It usually take about 2-3 weeks to complete or longer if many pets are involved.
• Payment must be made at the beginning of the portrait. It can be made by check or money order. I have not set up a Paypal account so I can't do credit card orders. If you are not completely satisfied, I will refund your money.
• I will need a photo of your pet...one that you like and is your favorite. It can be a digital file or a regular photo. If it's digital, please do not send me anything taken on your phone. The file will be too small for me to work with. It must be at least 150kb. The usual camera phone photo is about 72kb.
Sometimes I will ask for a photo of the owner of the pet--esp. if they are best buddies and will incorporate that person into the portrait...subtly. (See Rocky in my blog...examples)
You can e-mail the digital file to petsbykat@comcast.net. If you have a printed photo (which will be returned), please e-mail me and I will give you my address.
• Tell me something about your pet...like his/her name; what does it like to do; is there anything funny or special that it does; general temperament. The more information I have the easier it is for me to visualize your pet and portray it's personality in the portrait. If needed I will e-mail you to ask questions etc. and it's perfectly fine for you to e-mail me on the progress etc. or if you have more interesting tidbits of information.
• Once completed you can request for the file. I can put it on a disk or just e-mail it you. I usually send the printed portrait through regular mail.
• Currently I charge $70 for a 8"x10" portrait (which includes the printing and shipping). This is for a single pet. If there are multiple pets in the portrait, add $15 for each additional pet. It usually take about 2-3 weeks to complete or longer if many pets are involved.
• Payment must be made at the beginning of the portrait. It can be made by check or money order. I have not set up a Paypal account so I can't do credit card orders. If you are not completely satisfied, I will refund your money.
• I will need a photo of your pet...one that you like and is your favorite. It can be a digital file or a regular photo. If it's digital, please do not send me anything taken on your phone. The file will be too small for me to work with. It must be at least 150kb. The usual camera phone photo is about 72kb.
Sometimes I will ask for a photo of the owner of the pet--esp. if they are best buddies and will incorporate that person into the portrait...subtly. (See Rocky in my blog...examples)
You can e-mail the digital file to petsbykat@comcast.net. If you have a printed photo (which will be returned), please e-mail me and I will give you my address.
• Tell me something about your pet...like his/her name; what does it like to do; is there anything funny or special that it does; general temperament. The more information I have the easier it is for me to visualize your pet and portray it's personality in the portrait. If needed I will e-mail you to ask questions etc. and it's perfectly fine for you to e-mail me on the progress etc. or if you have more interesting tidbits of information.
• Once completed you can request for the file. I can put it on a disk or just e-mail it you. I usually send the printed portrait through regular mail.
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Walks through the park
For my daily exercise, I've been taking walks through Hidden Lakes Park...a great place for exercise, wild flowers, and enjoying the beauty of nature. Doing so, I have met many dog owners and their "kids". There's Paula and Jo-Jo, Robin and Max, Lourdes and Annie, Meadow and her owner (didn't get her name) but she's a sweet Golden Retriever from the same breeder as Koa and Sally and Daisy. Today I met Ricardo and Lulu on our hill walking home. Some of the ladies mentioned have formed friendships but it's just a great camaraderie of dog owners.
It's spring in the park and there's so many birds, I was startled by a huge beautiful Blue Heron while rounding a corner on the trail. It took off before I could get a photo of it. I watched it a bit but was too far away to take any good photos.
My acrylic holder finally arrived yesterday so I'll be taking them to various places where I can advertise my art.
It's spring in the park and there's so many birds, I was startled by a huge beautiful Blue Heron while rounding a corner on the trail. It took off before I could get a photo of it. I watched it a bit but was too far away to take any good photos.
My acrylic holder finally arrived yesterday so I'll be taking them to various places where I can advertise my art.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Digital Age lessens distances
I also forgot to post a thank you to my friend, Nona, who lives in McClean, VA for posting a flyer and business cards at her local dog park. What does it matter if a client lives across the continent or across the street. The digital age makes things so much easier.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
More works to hone skills and add to my portfolio
The portrait of Miki was a nice gift (although a little somber) for Christmas. I made three smaller prints for each of my three nephews for their gifts.
Now I knew that this could be the start of a new venture so started practicing with other friends' pet photos. I did Koa, my friend Skip's beautiful and sweet Golden Retriever. Then came Stella, a Malamute/Husky mix (living in in the DC area); Lilu- the Persian cat who lives in Florence, Italy and met through my sister's companion, Alain; Spook, John's sister's cat; a parrot named Lollipop in Honolulu and my latest and first real commission, Rocky. Constant companion to my friend, Carrie's father-in-law. Along this journey, I have learned to tap into the pet's personality with memos from their owners to bring out their likeness and being. I might add too that I've been having fun doing this.
Now all I need is pet owners who want portraits of their pets.
I have been searching online for acrylic business card/flyer holders. Then the next step would be to put them in Veterinarians' offices as well as some pet stores. Never ending tasks....
Now I knew that this could be the start of a new venture so started practicing with other friends' pet photos. I did Koa, my friend Skip's beautiful and sweet Golden Retriever. Then came Stella, a Malamute/Husky mix (living in in the DC area); Lilu- the Persian cat who lives in Florence, Italy and met through my sister's companion, Alain; Spook, John's sister's cat; a parrot named Lollipop in Honolulu and my latest and first real commission, Rocky. Constant companion to my friend, Carrie's father-in-law. Along this journey, I have learned to tap into the pet's personality with memos from their owners to bring out their likeness and being. I might add too that I've been having fun doing this.
Now all I need is pet owners who want portraits of their pets.
I have been searching online for acrylic business card/flyer holders. Then the next step would be to put them in Veterinarians' offices as well as some pet stores. Never ending tasks....
Out of Desperation
November 2010-
Christmas coming fast and I had been inquiring with pet portrait artists for a commission of my brother's dog, Miki, who had to be put down in October. She was getting infirm and old.
I had the opportunity to see wonderful art on Whidbey Island at a friend's place. After inquiries, I contacted this artist to find out prices etc. and thought perhaps I could afford Miki's portrait from her.
But reality stepped in. Incoming bills, a retaining wall that had to be built, laid off for 1 1/2 years with no job prospects forced me to consider doing my own dog portrait.
It's funny when push comes to shove, one "gets going" so to speak. I obtained some photos of Miki and using photoshop and whatever skills I had learned in computers as well as drawing and painting, created a nice portrait that would do Miki justice. And so Pet Portraits was born.
Christmas coming fast and I had been inquiring with pet portrait artists for a commission of my brother's dog, Miki, who had to be put down in October. She was getting infirm and old.
I had the opportunity to see wonderful art on Whidbey Island at a friend's place. After inquiries, I contacted this artist to find out prices etc. and thought perhaps I could afford Miki's portrait from her.
But reality stepped in. Incoming bills, a retaining wall that had to be built, laid off for 1 1/2 years with no job prospects forced me to consider doing my own dog portrait.
It's funny when push comes to shove, one "gets going" so to speak. I obtained some photos of Miki and using photoshop and whatever skills I had learned in computers as well as drawing and painting, created a nice portrait that would do Miki justice. And so Pet Portraits was born.
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