Overnight it seems as if everyone’s got a camera on them at all times.
I’ve got one in my iPhone, one in my iPad – and just about everyone else is in the same boat.
The ability to easily take photos has led – at least in our house – to having thousands and thousands of pictures or movies of our dogs, but it easy to mistake volume for quality. Good ones are taken mostly by chance or lost amidst the mediocre.
There are times when you want something truly special that by its nature speaks volumes on your feelings about your dog while it captures the pure essence of your dog. Maybe I’m just showing my artistic background here but to me that means a portrait.
For me, the human hand captures a quintessential element that pixels and Instagram just can’t hope to match.
Mary Schreiber, is a local artist offering pet portraiture. Here’s a sample of some of her work:
I have seen Mary’s work in person and it is quite lovely and soulful. I suspect her love of animals is embedded in the work and if you enjoy the work here, please feel free to contact her:
Mary Schreiber
Email: mschreiber59@gmail.com
Phone: 914-548-5388
Here are her submission guidelines:
- You supply the photographs, and the more photos, the better (within limits). Photos are best when taken in natural light without a flash.
- Initial payment is 50% of the commission price when work begins. You pay the final 50% when the work is complete.
- Guarantee: if you are not happy with the piece Mary will gladly keep the art and return your down payment.
Portraits are rendered with Prismacolor ® colored pencils on high quality acid-free paper.
Her pricing schedule is as follows:
$75.00 – 8” X 10” head and shoulders
$100.00 – 8” X 10” full animal
$125.00 – 11” X 14” full animal
Her prices do not include matting or framing. Please contact her for price quotes on other sizes.