Note: Pet Portraits Artist – It can be a small detail that will make or break the oil painting.

Your pet portraits can be immortalised in a commissioned oil painting.

I’m a stickler for fine detail, and pride myself on bringing the canvas or linen to life with your pets image.

If I’m to be painting from a photo it is important to send me the highest detail image you have taken in good lighting. I always do my best to catch your pets features, but this can be difficult if I only have a very small and distant photograph to work with. If it’s possible I do appreciate several photos so I can get a feel for your pet.

If you are located in Melbourne, Australia, and would like me to take a suitable photo for you, please contact me, and we can arrange a time to do so.

Every pet artist will approach the subject matter differently.

Depending upon what their chosen medium is to work in, the time needed to complete your painting will vary accordingly.

My preferred medium is to use artists grade oil paint for all my pet portrait paintings. Artist Grade Paint as this gives the best possible colours without muddying the finished painting. (Beware of the Cheap Student Grade Oil Paint that is on the market)

NOTE: Some unscrupulous people who call themselves Pet Portrait Artists, use complicated software that modifies a photo to look like it was hand painted, then simply print it onto a canvas. They still charge you for a hand painted canvas.

Below are some of my commissioned artworks.

 

 

 

Here is a YouTube video of one of my Pet commissions showing step by step how I paint. It’s An award winning Fish Aquarium.

 

MY AMAZING PROMISE TO YOU….
12442583961705917736smiley eyes.svg.thumb Note: Pet Portraits Artist   It can be a small detail that will make or break the oil painting.You may commission a painting from me.. even if you’re not considered to be a millionaire.

I’m sure I wont break the bank with my prices, and will give you an incredible piece of art for you wall, at an equally affordable price.

Garry

 

P.S. I’m an Australian Artist who can be commissioned as a pet portrait artist, my studio is located in Melbourne, Australia  Contact Me using this link.

 

 

How to Commission a Painting and avoid mistakes in the Process

The Steps you need to take when Commissioning an Original Oil Painting.

Gone are the days when you needed to have considerable wealth behind you, to even consider having a piece of Art Commissioned on your behalf.

Good quality portraits were priced at $2,500 a decade ago, a worth that has since multiplied 4 fold.

Although there are some brilliant artists, many are not brilliant businessmen.

Some dabble in reproductions and mass produce them, and try to pass them off as originals, this will make this artist initially more affordable, but cheapen their finished artwork so much, they are deemed worthless in the long run.

There are a few things you’ll need to decide, before you go and actually commission an original painting.

First, you need to narrow down what type of painting you’d like. (Acrylic, Oil, Watercolour). If you’re looking for something specific, perhaps a personal portrait painting in the nude, or a very large unconventional, and colourful abstract painting, these are the things you will need to consider when choosing your artist. As not all will cater to your requirements.

Next, choose an appropriate artist for you commission work. All artists develop their own unique styles over the years, and you may be drawn to a certain style and technique, and will immediately fall in love with their work.

Next, Measure the size of the space where your commissioned piece will be displayed. Since size does matter in fine art, it’s an influencing factor in pricing.

The only way you’ll know what you really like, is when you see it. Go and visit a few museums and art galleries, by doing this, it will give you an insight to the large variety of the different styles of paintings, from classic to modern.

Ask questions of your art-loving friends can sometimes prove useful, and other-times drive you crazy. (Your Choice)

Finding the correct artist who is able to produce an amazing one-of-a-kind piece of art, is well worth your time invested in research.

One of the most satisfying things you can do when decorating, is to personalize your space, and hang paintings that have special meaning to you.

Once you’ve found an artist that fits all your requirements, and who’s work you would be proud to display on your wall,

It’s now time to contact them, and discuss the size of the artwork you would like, the things you want incorporated in your painting, and anything else you require such as framing, postage and packing, as all of this will reflect the finished price of your artwork.

The time-frame needed to complete it. Something that is often overlooked when in a rush to get things done yesterday etc.

Give your artist as many details as you possibly can, so he or she is more at ease with which way to take your painting.

 

MY AMAZING PROMISE TO YOU….
12442583961705917736smiley eyes.svg.thumb How to Commission a Painting and avoid mistakes in the ProcessYou may commission a painting from me.. even if you’re not considered to be a millionaire.

I’m sure I wont break the bank with my prices, and will give you an incredible piece of art for you wall, at an equally affordable price.

Garry

 

P.S. I’m an Australian Artist who can be commissioned to paint for you, my studio is located in Melbourne, Australia.

Contact Me using this link.

Australian Admiral butterfly Original Oil Painting for sale $350Au

Australian Admiral butterfly on a White Flower Original Oil Painting for sale $350Au

Australian Artist Garry Purcell

Dimensions: 551cm x 61cm x 2cm (20″ x 24″ x3/4″)
Support Used: Gallery Wrap Stretched Canvas (Staples are on the back of the frame.)
Medium Used: Artist Grade Oil Paint
 Australian Admiral Butterfly with White Flower Australian Admiral butterfly Original Oil Painting for sale $350Au

This oil painting was based on a flower I found on one of my walks,

I added the Yellow Australian Admiral butterfly to make this a more interesting painting. It’s painted in the Old Masters style of grisaille with colour washes to give good depth and transparency in the colours.

I believe that this traditional style of painting I use, brings out the Intense colours in the green levves the butterfly and the white flower beautifully.

The Old Masters style of Grisaille of a toned under-painting followed by applying many layers of Transparent Colour, finally gives a glow to the finished painting, that modern techniques cannot recreate.

 

Australian Admiral Butterfly with White Flower Crop 300x269 Australian Admiral butterfly Original Oil Painting for sale $350Au

 

As an Australian Artist, I believe that trying to capture a small snapshot of what our natural surroundings look like is important for future generations to look back in time at.

Contact Me: if your interested in Buying one of My Original Oil Paintings for sale – Australia

Time to Relax Sunset Original Oil Painting for sale $275Au

Time to Relax Sunset Original Oil Painting for sale $275Au

Australian Artist Garry Purcell

Dimensions: 50cm x 40cm x 2cm (19 3/4″?15 3/4″ x 5/8″)
Support Used: Gallery Wrap Stretched Canvas (Staples are on the back of the frame.)
Medium Used: Artist Grade Oil Paint

 

This Dramatic Sunset original oil painting

the combination of a brilliant coloured sky, with a dead tree in the foreground. Sunset paintings have been one of my favourite things to paint. They give me the freedom to create vibrant coloured paintings that give a surreal feel to them.

 

Time to Relax 300x236 Time to Relax Sunset Original Oil Painting for sale $275Au Time to Relax Crop 300x290 Time to Relax Sunset Original Oil Painting for sale $275Au

As an Australian Artist, I believe that trying to capture a small snapshot of what our natural surroundings look like is important for future generations to look back in time at.

Contact Me: if your interested in Buying one of My Original Oil Paintings for sale – Australia

Sunset Dreaming Original Oil Painting for sale $275Au

Sunset Dreaming Original Oil Painting for sale $275Au

Australian Artist Garry Purcell

Dimensions: 60cm x 50cm x 2cm (23 1/2″ x 19 6/8″ x 3/4″)
Support Used: Gallery Wrap Stretched Canvas (Staples are on the back of the frame.)
Medium Used: Artist Grade Oil Paint

 

This Dramatic Sunset oil painting has the combination of a brilliant coloured sky.

With an ocean mist rising over the sand dunes in the foreground. Sunset paintings have been one of my favourite things to paint. They give me the freedom to create vibrant coloured paintings that give a surreal feel to them.

 

Sunset Dreaming 300x242 Sunset Dreaming Original Oil Painting for sale $275Au Sunset Dreaming Crop 300x292 Sunset Dreaming Original Oil Painting for sale $275Au

As an Australian Artist, I believe that trying to capture a small snapshot of what our natural surroundings look like is important for future generations to look back in time at.

 

Contact Me: if your interested in Buying one of My Original Oil Paintings for sale – Australia

Flinders Rocks Seascape Original Oil Painting for sale $275Au

Flinders Rocks Seascape Original Oil Painting for sale $275Au

Australian Artist Garry Purcell

Dimensions: 51cm x 61cm x 2cm (20″ x 24″ x3/4″)
Support Used: Gallery Wrap Stretched Canvas (Staples are on the back of the frame.)
Medium Used: Artist Grade Oil Paint

 

This painting is at the area known as the Flinders Rocks Blowhole

Its some of the more interesting coastal areas in Victoria Australia. This original painting is based on my trip down to the Flinders Area on the Mornington peninsula. The best time to go is during a storm as the water does get quite turbulent with large waves crashing into the shoreline.

Flinders Blow Hole Rocks 001 300x216 Flinders Rocks Seascape Original Oil Painting for sale $275Au Flinders Blow Hole Rocks 001 Crop 300x265 Flinders Rocks Seascape Original Oil Painting for sale $275Au

As an Australian Artist, I believe that trying to capture a small snapshot of what our natural surroundings look like is important for future generations to look back in time at.

 

Contact Me: if your interested in Buying one of My Original Oil Paintings for sale – Australia

Flinders Rocks 003 Seascape Original Oil Painting for sale $275Au

Flinders Rocks 003 Seascape Original Oil Painting for sale $275Au

Australian Artist Garry Purcell

Dimensions: 50cm x 71cm x 2cm (19 3/4″ x 28″ x 3/4″)
Support Used: Gallery Wrap Stretched Canvas (Staples are on the back of the frame.)
Medium Used: Artist Grade Oil Paint

 

This location is known as Flinders Rock Blowhole area of, Victoria, Australia

This painting is based on my trip down to the Flinders Area on the Mornington peninsula.

Flinders Rocks 002 300x213 Flinders Rocks 003 Seascape Original Oil Painting for sale $275Au Flinders Rocks 002 Crop 300x256 Flinders Rocks 003 Seascape Original Oil Painting for sale $275Au

As an Australian Artist, I believe that trying to capture a small snapshot of what our natural surroundings look like is important for future generations to look back in time at.

Contact Me: if your interested in Buying one of My Original Oil Paintings for sale – Australia

Grampians near Stawell, Victoria, Original Oil Painting for sale $275Au

Grampians near Stawell, Victoria, Original Oil Painting for sale $275Au

Australian Artist Garry Purcell

Dimensions: 51cm x 61cm x 2cm (20″ x 24″ x 3/4″)
Support Used: Gallery Wrap Stretched Canvas (Staples are on the back of the frame.)
Medium Used: Artist Grade Oil Paint

I’m in my caravan at Lake Fyans located in the Grampians district of Victoria, and just finished painting this beautiful Australian Landscape.

Grampians Near Stawell Victoria 300x246 Grampians near Stawell, Victoria, Original Oil Painting for sale $275Au Grampians Near Stawell Victoria Crop 300x295 Grampians near Stawell, Victoria, Original Oil Painting for sale $275Au

As an Australian Artist, I believe that trying to capture a small snapshot of what our natural surroundings look like is important for future generations to look back in time at.

 

Contact Me: if your interested in Buying one of My Original Oil Paintings for sale – Australia

Australian Birdwing Butterfly Oil Painting for sale $75Au

Australian Birdwing Butterfly Oil Painting for sale $75Au

Australian Artist Garry Purcell

Dimensions: 40cm x 30cm x 2cm (15 3/4″×11 3/4″ x 5/8″)
Support Used: Gallery Wrap Stretched Canvas (Staples are on the back of the frame.)
Medium Used: Artist Grade Oil Paint
 

I came across this butterfly at the Melbourne Zoo in the Butterfly House.

its an Australian Birdwing Butterfly with spectacular colours.

Australian Birdwing Butterfly 225x300 Australian Birdwing Butterfly Oil Painting for sale $75Au Australian Birdwing Butterfly Crop 300x281 Australian Birdwing Butterfly Oil Painting for sale $75Au

 

As an Australian Artist, I believe that trying to capture a small snapshot of what our natural surroundings look like is important for future generations to look back in time at.

Contact Me: if your interested in Buying one of My Original Oil Paintings for sale – Australia

Endeavour Hills Playground Sunset Oil Painting for sale $275Au

Endeavour Hills Playground Sunset Oil Painting for sale $275Au

Australian Artist Garry Purcell

Dimensions: 71cm x 50cm x 24cm (28″ x 20″ x 3/4″)
Support Used: Gallery Wrap Stretched Canvas (Staples are on the back of the frame.)
Medium Used: Artist Grade Oil Paint

 

A Sunset as seen from my eyes.

This is based on a walk I did through one of the Endeavour Hills playgrounds. I was taken back by the almost surreal abstract as the Straight Lines pierce the Sunset.

As an Australian Artist, I believe that trying to capture a small snapshot of what our natural surroundings look like is important for future generations to look back in time at.
Endeavour Hills Playground 300x213 Endeavour Hills Playground Sunset Oil Painting for sale $275Au Endeavour Hills Playground Crop 300x273 Endeavour Hills Playground Sunset Oil Painting for sale $275Au

Contact Me: if your interested in Buying one of My Original Oil Paintings for sale – Australia

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