Taking photographs of your pet is a pretty effective way to capture those treasured moments and unique expressions...but if you are like me you are snap-happy and have endless pictures that stay on the disc or the computer, then at some point you might consider commissioning "The Portrait" - an oil painting, a drawing, whatever the medium, the artist has to capture the unique characteristics of your pet! His or her prime spot on the wall is guaranteed as sentimental value comes first, but depending on the artist you pick, the portrait might be a contemporary work of art with a value of its own! Your treasured pet immortalised and a family heirloom, what more could you want?!

If you are after something a little 'off- mainstream' then check out J.Penry Pet Portraits who is known for his melodramatic illustrations for album covers and the pages of Vice, since he has also turned his humorous pen to personalised pet portraits to capture the character behind the face!

For the more traditional approach to pet portraiture, I suggest featuring some talented artists over the coming months, and, if you know a genius aritist from first paw experience, then please let us all know in your blog on P.C

For news on J.Penry, follow the New York Daily Candy link below!

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