When the artist sees something others don't

Everyone that comes to my studio in Charleston, SC always asks me how I make such beautiful paintings of dogs. Yes, the photographs are timeless & classic. Yes, they're stunning. I love what I do and I always guarantee my work. What I see and what my client sees is completely different, though. The original photograph that comes out of the camera is just a blank canvas for me to create the perfect portrait. I bring you in to talk about your vision and what you love and it gives me plenty of ideas to create the most perfect portrait of your best friend. I match backdrops to your pup, I get on the floor for the perfect angle, and I work hard to get the perfect photograph to work on. Below is the before & after of what I already had in my head. It was my vision before the dog even stepped into the studio. The owner didn't see this but I saw it before I even snapped the image on my camera. It's all about perspective!!!