You might think making a Pet Picasso is as easy as opening the file in Photoshop and sending it to the printer. But it’s actually a lot more complicated than that.
First, a designer receives and evaluates the digital pet photo. If the quality is low, the designer immediately notifies the customer and provides suggestions on how to obtain a better picture. (We will also be providing lots of articles on this blog about how to take the best pet photos, so stay tuned for tips!)
Once the designer and the customer reach an agreement on the final photo, the designer begins behind-the-scenes enhancements. Shadows are softened and highlights are brightened to make the pet photo more realistic. If necessary, the designer can even remove the background or change other pet photo elements in order to ensure that the finished Pet Picasso is truly a worthwhile keepsake.
After the Pet Picassos designer has spent several hours making these adjustments, she then begins the process of transforming the photo into a work of art. Depending on the style the customer chooses, there are many different options. Photo-to-Canvas portraits are sent back to the customer one last time for final portrait approval and then printed.
Oil Painting portraits are carefully manipulated to achieve the desired look. Unlike using a simple Photoshop filter, these transformations require painstaking “by-hand” adjustments to meet the customer’s expectations. Some customers prefer to see the thick brushstrokes and texture of the paint. Other customers prefer to keep this effect minimal. Our Pet Picassos designers work directly with the customer to ensure that the finished pet portrait is just how they had envisioned it.
Even Pop Art photos, which look simple, require lots of labor-intensive handiwork. Customers can choose how many times they would like the image repeated, and they can also choose different color palettes based on whatever matches their pet’s personality. Again, the designer works directly with the customer to determine what is desired, and the proof is mutually agreed on by the designer (who makes quality and style recommendations to ensure that the customer will not be unhappy with the pet portrait) and the customer.
