SB PETS
BY HAILEY LAWSON
PET PORTRAITS
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et portraits have been around since the time of cave paintings. They’ve existed since the day humans befriended animals. Early on, many were illustrated on stone tablets. Today, this artwork has taken advantage of modern art techniques. Renowned artists like Pablo Picasso, Charles M. Schulz, and Andy Warhol have used their pets as their muse. With that said, why would you want a portrait of your pet? Well, let’s explore that very subject!
Pets Are Part of Your Family A pet is not just some furry animal. They live with you and love you, and you love them back. Like other family members, their moods and habits are influenced by yours. However, a pet is usually much easier to tame and teach than human family members, but only because they demand less from you. Zeus Moreover, they are a part of your family, and
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that’s that! We all love making everlasting memories with our family by capturing those special moments in time. A pet portrait serves the same purpose. Long-lasting Memories Pet portraits are a means of making memories with your pet. Your pet may sense that you’ve done something special for them, but they cannot truly appreciate it because they don’t fully understand it. When you ask an artist to paint a portrait of your pet, they will ask you for that perfect picture. For this, you will most likely take your pet to a nearby park for a few candid images, or you might even hire a professional photographer to take the shots.
