Pastel Paintings

To many of us your pets are not "just animals". They're family. Your pet is totally unique in personality and character. Cindi captures that special look that makes your pet look different than any other by paying incredible attention to every detail.

You can help her by providing photos that record different aspects of your particular pet. What makes your pet truly special? Whether you're looking through old photos of a friend who is no longer with you or are ready to take some new photos, look for shots that catch that special look or pose that most characterizes your pet. Is it that tilted head? A silly grin? Maybe it's that sad, "I'm sorry" look. The clearer the photo, the less "guesswork", the better the paintings. Click here to read the pet photo tips page for suggestions.

Stages in creating your world-class pet pastel paintings from photographs (bottom right on picture above). If you would like, Cindi will e-mail you with pictures showing the progress being made on your pet's portrait.

• If you want a background, Cindi can do just some colors to contrast your pet's color or it can be a fully detailed painting of whatever you like. If you prefer, you can opt for a classical look of your pet's likeness on a soft solid colored background.
• Maybe your pet had a favorite place you'd like to use as a background.
• Cindi can combine photos of different pets in the same painting.
• You decide whether you want just your pet's bust (head/neck/shoulders) or their full body portrayed.
• You choose the portrait size that will fit your wall and wallet the best.

Prices vary depending on what you decide on and reflect the amount of time it will require for Cindi to complete your portrait. Click here to find detailed pricing and ordering information for pastel paintings.

World-class pastel paintings of your pet. Look at the incredible detail. Don't you agree that Cindi's paintings are something very special in the way she captures love in the faces of the pets she paints? Describing Cindi's pastel paintings as being world-class is not marketing hype. I sincerely believe her work is incomparable. Who wouldn't cherish an incredible painting like this? Who wouldn't enjoy having this painting in their home? And the amazing part is that pastel paintings on velour paper are even better than I can show you on the web!

Many great masters created pastel paintings using pastels and for preliminary sketches as far back as the 16th century. Pastel paintings have been enjoying a resurgence in their popularity since the 1970's. Cindi paints on a premium quality, acid-free velour paper. Velour paper has a texture exactly as its name describes which imparts a uniquely soft and life-like 3-D texture. You must physically see pastel paintings on velour paper to appreciate it because it's impossible to adequately display the effect on a flat computer screen.

After you've discussed your pet portrait's details with Cindi she begins the artistic process of creating your unique original portrait. Cindi takes digital photos of the entire process. She e-mails them to you so you can watch your pet portraits being created. This gives you a great opportunity to make additional comments you think are helpful in making sure your portrait absolutely captures your pet's unique personality.

Cindi shares your love for pets and looks forward to working with you to create a truly remarkable work of art.