What makes pastel portraits special
Pastel is a medium that sits between drawing and the brushed mediums, the rich pigment with the directness of a drawn line. Pastel portraits have a warmth and immediacy that oil doesn't always achieve, the marks are visible, the colour is rich, and the texture of the surface comes through in a way that gives the portrait a physical presence.
For pet portraits, pastel works particularly well with warm colouring, golden retrievers, red setters, ginger cats, sandy-coloured dogs all glow in pastel in a way that suits the medium's natural warmth.
Soft without being weak
Pastel is sometimes associated with gentle, delicate subjects, but pastel portraits can be bold and confident as well as soft and gentle. The range of the medium suits the range of animals. A pastel portrait of a German Shepherd or a Great Dane has real presence. A pastel portrait of a tabby cat or a Cavalier has warmth and gentleness. Preview free in 90 seconds and see what it does for your pet.
As a gift
A pastel pet portrait is a more unusual choice than oil or watercolour, and that's part of its value as a gift. It's distinctive, it's beautiful, and it's not what most people would think to order. Digital from $13 $10. Framed from $63 $51. Free worldwide shipping.
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