Paola Gallardo

I demonstrated a natural creative talent early in my childhood. I was born in Bogota, Colombia in the early 70’s. In 1976, my family and I moved to Madrid, Spain. While in Spain, I studied art in various mediums starting with black and white painting at the age of twelve at Jose Joaquin's Studio in Zaragoza, Spain. I discovered oil painting at Goymart School of Arts, and Pastel and Grafito at Gorgojo Studio. I splashed onto the art scene in the early 90's and was inspired by the artistic movement in Europe and embraced color which is evident everywhere in my artwork. My artwork has been on exhibit in Galleries around the world. Today, using oils, pastels and charcoal, I create my own unique style of art that's captivating and enlightening.

I have been creating custom dog, cat and bird portraits for several years. I strive hard to capture the unique spirit of your pet and create modern works of art that will be cherished for years to come. Shop around and compare portrait services if you like. You will find that my goal is not to be the cheapest game in town. I just want to be the very best. Years of experience makes all the difference when it comes to originality and capturing the essence that makes a piece of art jump off the wall. You know your pet deserves the best!

Hiring A Portrait Artist

Separating a great portrait artist from a fair one can be tricky. While there are many artists in the world, only a few have the real talent to paint a portrait, only a true artist can capture a feeling and translate that into the portrait. The artist must be able to get to the heart of their subject’s personality, sometimes they will need to add personality to a subject that is lacking in this area.

With an eye for detail and the ability to convey their vision to an artistic medium, the portrait artists are experts who can transform an image into a work of art. While known as an artist, the portrait artist takes that definition and makes it so much more.

In addition to working with oil paints as a medium, a good painter must have the ability to branch out to other areas, such as pastels, charcoal, watercolor, colored pencils, acrylics, and pencil drawings. Each medium will give their subject matter a different look and will translate a different feeling in the finished product. Given this fact, it is crucial that the portrait artists have a thorough understanding of the ambiance their client is looking for in the final work of art.

Subject matter in portrait painting is as diverse as the artists who paint these portraits. It is important to see samples of work relating to the focus you are commissioning the artist to paint, as a client of an artist. A reputable painter will have a portfolio of work samples and even pencil sketches to share with their clients. In addition, most artists have certain areas in which they specialize. While some are more adept at painting animals, others will be better at portraits that include landscaped backgrounds. It is important to have a firm understanding of the areas of expertise of the artist you choose to hire. By taking this extra step, you will most certainly be rewarded in the quality of the work you receive.

Having a portrait painted is an excellent way to keep a memory alive. Personalized portraits make excellent gifts ideas and are often revered as family heirlooms. Because of their priceless nature, if only in sentimental value, it is important to take time when commissioning portrait artists. By having a firm grasp of their style and areas of expertise as well as establishing an excellent working relationship, you are sure to end up with a keepsake that will bring years of enjoyment.