Every year on Thanksgiving, we’re randomly assigned a family member to buy a Christmas gift for. On this particular year, I was asked to get a gift for my cousin who happened to have celebrated her first wedding anniversary just a few months prior. So for her gift, I painted her a wedding portrait. Her heartwarming reaction still brings me to tears.

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Choosing a Reference Photo

Choosing the right reference photo for your painting can be challenging, and even a little intimidating. Here are a few helpful things to consider when choosing a reference photo.

Veronica ValeJanuary 25, 2021Pet Portrait Painting, pet portrait, pet paintings, pet painting, Custom Pet Portrait, Custom Painting, Commissions, Commission Painting, Reference PhotosComment