Dogs are one of the most preferred pets in the world. Dog owners tend to have a strong bond and connection with their dogs. Over time they become part of a persons?life. The strong bond and connection has made many people to get a dog portrait of their pet. Some people get them simply because they like how a specific breed or multiple breeds look, even though they do not have them as pets.

The art of painting has been practiced by many individuals over the years. It has evolved over time with new methods and techniques being incorporated into it. Despite the changes, the same techniques that have been used from as early as the 15th century are still being used today.

There are certain skills that an artist must possess so as to ensure that the painting is well done. An artist should pay attention to detail so as to make sure that all the elements in the picture are captured correctly. The artist should be skilled and keen; these traits will help immensely when it comes to blending the colors.

Although dealing with a dog is easy, most dogs cannot hold a pose for a long period. Painting takes time and that is why most artists will ask for a photo to use to make the sketch of the dog. Sketches are useful and this is what most artists begin by making, so that they may fill up the space that they are supposed to work on.

Blending the colors and picking them is one of the most complicated processes when painting. The colors are added in stages depending on what the final product should look like and where they should be added. Brushes are extremely important and an artist should know which brush should be used at any given point. The last stage is putting in the background. It can be plain or some objects may be painted in it.

A dog portrait has to be framed. The type of framing depends with a client and is usually based on ones taste and preference. The painting can be framed like the traditional pet paintings that did not have glass. Oil paintings are beautiful and are easy to maintain giving the client many framing options. After framing, the painting is delivered to the client. Some artist offer free shipping services to the client. This helps the customer to save money that would have been used to pay for the shipping expenses.