Photos
My Pet Depictions start with your photos. As a pet lover, you probably have a favorite shot that captures your pet's personality. For ultimate realism, upload up to three shots to give me better reference. Please view the Photo Tips section for best results. This is a portrait of your pet. The better the photo, the better the end result.
Pattern
Your photo is converted into a pattern, which is etched into the wood base. This provides a reference point for me to work from. Careful attention to detail goes into creating the pattern so the result is a custom carved plaque that looks just like your pet.
Carving
Your pet's features are hand carved around the pattern, adding both depth and dimension. After the detailed shape is carved out, textures are added to give the fur a realistic look. The finished carving is then hand sanded and prepped for painting.
Painting
Using advanced color matching skills, your pet's face is brought to life in vivid colors using artist grade paints to guarantee a lifelike depiction which will remain beautiful for years to come. Hours go into the painting process. Often individual hairs are painted one at a time so that every detail of your beloved pet is captured. The result is more than a portrait, it is a lifelike depiction of your pet.
