It is all thanks to my college professor……….. One of the courses she taught focused on designing things based on one animal. Right up my alley! At this point in time I was painting a lot of cat and dog pet portraits but wanted to challenge myself to a different textured animal. How the heck did I end up choosing an armadillo as my focus for the term? Pokemon… Sandshrew to be exact. Sandshrew is a 3 banded armadillo, it can curl up into a ball. I was fascinated by that. For th

Ordering a custom painted pet portrait from Kylie Faison Art is easier than you think! In just 5 steps: 1. Go to www.kyliefaisonart.com 2. Read through and fill out the Art Commission Contract E-mail the signed contract to kyliefaisonart@gmail.com 3. Choose the style (watercolor or acrylic), the size and the number of pets you want on your portrait 4. Place your order! 5. E-mail photos of your pet(s) to kyliefaisonart@gmail.com

If I know anything about pet owners, it’s that their phones are FILLED with photos of their pets. Rightfully so if you ask me, but will they be good enough to turn into a painted pet portrait? What makes a good quality photo in this case? 3 things… Lighting. Isn’t it always the case that our pets show their cute, funny, sassy or weird selves when it’s time for bed, you’re watching a movie or it’s dark outside? You might have one light on in the house and they are standing so