An embroidered dog portrait, “Seamus,” was made by Kathy Halper of Highland Park, Illinois.Want to record your beloved pet’s likeness in a work of art?
There are many unusual options, from artfully designed throw pillows to stained glass, metalwork and paintings. Your pet’s adorable face could adorn holiday ornaments, glass stemware, ceramics, jewelry, rock art – even a spoon or a phone case.
Just a sampling of what’s available:
Digital portrait
In the small fishing port of Brixham, England, Karen McIntosh assembles digital caricatures of pets. “I am a real fan of the dark, moody images of the Old Masters and love recreating this ambience in my work,” she says. She blends images and adds shadows and brush strokes in Photoshop for a painterly feel to works printed on high-quality matte paper. “It’s so much fun creating the composition around an animal’s expression or breed, and I welcome a challenge,” says McIntosh, who has made portraits of llamas, mice and horses in addition to many dogs and cats. (www.etsy.com/shop/YourPetsPawtraits)