Sunday, September 21, 2014

Choosing The Best Dog Portraits Pencil Drawings

By Karina Frost


Americans have a special relationship with their dogs. They treasure them nearly as much as they do their children and grand children. It is no wonder that many people display pictures of their favorite pets in their homes and sometimes in their wallets. Finding the best dog portraits pencil drawings becomes an important endeavor for those who care this much for their dogs.

People who own champion show dogs as well as those who own mixed breed dogs enjoy having permanent reminders of their favorite pets displayed in their homes. Some of the images created by artists can be created on canvas or in the case of a drawing on high quality paper that is treated to prevent aging for many years. For people on a budget who own not so famous dogs a drawing is usually a good choice.

Graphite pencils are the choice of artists who specialize in these black and white pictures. They use two specific types with a range of densities of color. The first is a hard, light graphite that works well for fine lines and personality details around the eyes and face. The other type is a softer darker graphite that helps to create shadowing and contrast when there is a variance of color or shading.

Some artists use charcoal pencils for their work. The charcoal pencil can add depth to the overall picture and highlight special features of face and body. When added to the original graphite drawing charcoal can help to bring out the personality of the animal helping to make it more personal experience for the dog's owner.

Some of these artists also use colored pencils when they do the portrait. Pastels can be used to add to the overall picture and help to beautify those dogs that are multi-colored. Both of these mediums add depth and realism to the portrait you order. The addition of a small amount of color to the coats or background can help to create reality in the pictures.

With the wide variety of mediums available for the portrait of your dog it may be most cost effective to select one made with graphite pencils. Most artists are able to give you very good images in many sizes ranging from wallet sized up to a nine by eleven inch picture suitable for framing. You may be able to negotiate a larger sized portrait with the artist when you place your order if you have photographs that are clear and unblemished.

All serious artists have examples of their work on display. Those found on the internet supply several pages of their work for those shopping for the best choices available. The pages will list the type of paper used as well as the types of mediums used for the portrait. The samples displayed should include head and shoulder portraits as well as action pictures involving the entire body of the animals. Local artists may have albums displaying prints of their work for you to look through when making your decision.

The quality of any drawing you receive from your chosen artist may depend largely on the photographs you supply to him or her. Variety and number of pictures can make all the difference in the finished product and give you a portrait that will memorialize your dog forever.




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