Mention in Petcentric

When representatives from Purina's Petcentric contacted me in early May about doing a mention of Kayann Works for their August issue, I was delighted. They conducted a survey between dozens of pet artists and I was thrilled to have a part. Here's their very useful article regarding portraiture that I was quoted in. It was an honour to be reviewed alongside other fantastic artists such as Cyrille Jubert, Renee Grant and too many others to name.

Quoted from Pet Portraits - Full article at Petcentric ... " ... Communicate! Provide details about what your pet likes to do, the funny quirks she has, anything that helps the artist get to know your pet’s personality. You may even want to send a video. A portrait is personal. You should feel a connection to the person who is painting the friend you love. Style over cost: It’s more important to find an artist and style you connect with than it is to get the lowest price. A portrait is something you’ll be looking at for a long time. One of the big reasons people commission a portrait is to have a special lasting memory of their pet. Pet portrait artists often receive requests for portraits after the family dog or cat has passed away. New Orleans artist, Heather LeMay, offers some uplifting advice for pet owners in that situation: “It's my firm belief that a pet no longer with us should be remembered in happier times, which is why a lot of my portraiture turns out vibrant, expressive, quirky and fun…Don't be afraid to branch out and get something colorful or eccentric. When I think of a portrait, I want to smile instead of getting teary eyed!” ... "