Choose a photo of your pet that makes you happy. Wiley, the Boston terrier, looked up at me with a look that said, "Love me!" His expression was not a perfect "portrait" shot, but rather an expression of his intense, give-me-attention-now! presence. This photo ALWAYS made me laugh, hence my choice for a portrait.
Audition your photos on your design wall, a must for every art quilter. Crop and enlarge the photo to the size you plan to use in your art quilt. I crop closely to show the most facial detail on my 8.5x11" piece of real estate.
Pictured here are two photos of Rocky, my pug, on the right in a portrait-type shot, and on the left with his head cocked, bandana on, and one snaggle-tooth curling his lip..much more character in this shot, and IT MAKES ME LAUGH so I chose it for my art quilt.
You will see two sets of fabric pinned to the board for audition. On the right a print and a woven plaid, on the left are black and tan solids that match Rocky's fur. For a realistic, photographic look, you might choose the solids. For a whimsical look , take poetic license with your fabric choices. Ivy, the Boston terrier on pink background above, has a polka dot face, black floral print fur and a plaid collar. Batiks would also make a good choice.
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I love these portraits. Makes me want to do one of my sweet doggie!
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