Pet Portraits and Wildlife Forum by Melanie Phillips for all Artists Painting Pet Portraits

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New Members Say Hi Here!
All new members must introduce themselves here. Tell us a little about you and your artwork, where you are from and if you are brave enough - show us a photo of yourselves!
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Last post by daisyree
on Fri Nov 21, 2008 9:01 am
Members News, Celebrations, and Pet Pics!
Tell us your news, any celebrations and funny stories. Show us your pet pics and if you are brave, pics of yourselves!
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Last post by daisyree
on Fri Nov 21, 2008 9:04 am
Forum News, Views, Help & Testing Area
Forum News will be posted here, if you have any views about the forum your suggestions are welcome. We have help files to read and you can test your posts too.
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Last post by pencildog
on Fri Nov 21, 2008 10:23 am
Need Motivation?
Are you a newbie and worried about posting your work? Are you getting stuck in a rut and feel you cant go forward with your artwork? Don't panic, help is at hand and this thread will give you gentle guidance you may be in need of!

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Last post by Katz
on Wed Nov 12, 2008 9:10 pm

Members Area

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Last post by Nutty
on Fri Nov 21, 2008 9:33 am

Art Business Advice for Animal Artists

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General Art Business Questions
Copyright and legal issues? Pricing your artwork? Paypal or credit card questions? Postal/mailing questions? Discussions about the business side of things here.
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Last post by cat
on Fri Nov 14, 2008 10:23 pm
Selling and Promoting your work
Need advice for Internet sales? Ask advice here about selling and promoting your work. Dealing with online galleries, accepting commissions, where to advertise, making and selling prints, flyers, brochures and how to reach your target market.
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Last post by djstar
on Fri Nov 21, 2008 3:18 am
Shows and Exhibitions
Tell us about any shows that you have done, exhibitions you have held, upload your photos, share your experiences. Give advice and ask questions here.
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Last post by melanie
on Thu Nov 20, 2008 11:32 pm
Art Grumbles, Pitfalls & Advice
General art grumbles, art concerns or problem, discuss art pitfalls, warn other artists of scammers and share tips on how to stay safe in the artworld.
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Last post by denise
on Mon Nov 17, 2008 8:17 pm

I.T, Software and Photography

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Websites, Blogs, Ebay and IT Questions
Making a website and looking for technical help? Need feedback on your website? Want to ask about blogs, web software? Making an online shop with Ebay or Cafe Press? Drop by here and ask!
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Last post by melanie
on Mon Nov 17, 2008 8:03 pm
Photography
Discuss photography techniques and equipment - how to take photos, what types of cameras, lighting conditions, moving subjects, depth of field, focusing etc and post your photos for discussion with fellow artists and photographers.
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Last post by Nutty
on Tue Nov 11, 2008 5:41 pm
Photo Editing, Photoshop & Other Software Questions.
Do you need help in using your software? Perhaps other members use the same as you. Do you need help with Photoshop? We offer exercises, demos and more...
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Last post by fuzzy dragons
on Thu Oct 16, 2008 8:51 pm

Pet Portraits and Wildlife Artwork

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Artwork and Commission Questions
Have a question about a current commission? Need to ask a general artwork question? Discuss a variety of subjects from composition of your portraits, which medium to use, mixing colours, poor quality photos, creating the right techniques and more...
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Last post by Geraldine
on Thu Nov 20, 2008 8:57 am
Artwork Critiques
Critiques of all artwork either completed or work in progress. If you would like the benefit of input and guidance from other members then post your work here. (constructive criticism only please)
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Last post by daisyree
on Fri Nov 21, 2008 8:59 am
Animal Artwork
This section is dedicated to pet and wildlife portraits in all mediums and is an ideal place to show off your animal artwork.
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Last post by martha
on Fri Nov 21, 2008 2:17 am
People and Other Artwork
This section is dedicated to human portraits and other subjects like fantasy, landscape, still life etc. in all mediums! Post artwork and share your techniques here!
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Last post by ruthie
on Tue Nov 11, 2008 8:44 pm
Animal Painting Demos
View stage by stage demos, in various mediums and subjects. If you have a demo to add we would love to see it!
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Last post by martha
on Fri Nov 21, 2008 2:36 am
Monthly Art Challenge!
Monthly Challenge - show us your results of the chosen photo in any style, any medium, any size! Don't be shy, join in the fun and post your results here!
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Last post by Karl Connolly
on Thu Nov 20, 2008 5:03 pm
Competitions and Donations
If you have any commissions you cant do, share them with your fellow members here. Add charity events and donation info plus any art competitions here.
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Last post by pencildog
on Fri Nov 21, 2008 10:35 am

Materials

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Art Materials, Suppliers and Studio Set Up
Recommend art materials, good art books, ask for advice on which is best to use and where to buy! Share your ideas about studio set ups, easels, tools, lighting, drying racks, computers & peripherals and anything else in your studio setup.
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Last post by melanie
on Wed Nov 19, 2008 8:34 pm
Art Materials for Sale - or Art Materials Wanted
If you have any art equipment, materials, books or dvds that you would like to give away or sell, or you are looking for a specific piece of equipment, book etc that you cant find, post your requests and messages here.
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Last post by cat
on Sun Oct 19, 2008 10:34 pm
Framing & Aftercare
Discuss methods and materials for framing all mediums. How to help your clients with the aftercare of their artwork. Ask your questions here!
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Last post by melanie
on Sat Nov 08, 2008 12:20 pm

Mediums for Pet Portraits and Wildlife Art.

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Oil Painting
Techniques, materials, and approaches to working in traditional and waterbased oils. Ask questions and chat about the medium here!
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Last post by Spicey
on Mon Oct 27, 2008 11:25 am
Pastels and Pastel Pencils
Pastel Pencils? Pastel Sticks? Oil Pastels? Share your techniques and ideas, ask questions and chat about the medium here!
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Last post by Krispit
on Fri Nov 21, 2008 11:31 am
Coloured Pencils & Watercolour Pencils
Share your techniques, materials, and ideas. Come on in!
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548 Posts

Last post by denise
on Mon Nov 17, 2008 1:33 pm
Graphite Pencil and Charcoal
Share your graphite pencil techniques, charcoal drawings, pen and ink work, discuss mediums and ideas here!
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Last post by denise
on Sun Nov 09, 2008 6:50 pm
Acrylic
Discuss the medium acrylic, techniques used, materials and ask questions here!
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Last post by Spicey
on Thu Nov 20, 2008 10:55 pm
Watercolour
Watercolour is one of the most difficult mediums to master! This is the place to ask questions and discuss techniques!
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Last post by denise
on Mon Nov 17, 2008 11:27 pm
Mixed Media & Other Materials
This section of the forum is for members who wish to experiment with a variety of different media, unusual surfaces even sculptures of animals. It can range from 2d to 3d work.

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Last post by martha
on Fri Nov 21, 2008 2:25 am

Animal Reference Library

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Dog Reference Library
If you have any non copyright photos of dogs i.e. you have taken them yourself or you know the owner of the photos - post them here! You may also request photos to be posted.
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Last post by Krispit
on Sat Nov 15, 2008 10:51 am
Cat Reference Library
If you have any non copyright photos of cats i.e. you have taken them yourself or you know the owner of the photos - post them here! You may also request photos to be posted.
Moderators: slinky19820, Geraldine

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458 Posts

Last post by fuzzy dragons
on Wed Nov 12, 2008 7:29 pm
Horse Reference Library
If you have any non copyright photos of horses i.e. you have taken them yourself or you know the owner of the photos - post them here! You may also request photos to be posted.
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Last post by Nutty
on Tue Nov 18, 2008 9:28 am
Other animals Reference Library
If you have any non copyright photos of other animals like rabbits, ferrets, zoo animals ect! and you have taken them yourself or you know the owner of the photos - post them here! You may also request photos to be posted.

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Last post by Krispit
on Wed Nov 05, 2008 3:51 pm
Backgrounds and Miscellaneous Photos
If you have any good photos that are suitable for background scenery, or close ups of grass, flowers etc - add them here!
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Last post by Spicey
on Mon Sep 15, 2008 2:29 pm

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