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25 pet portrait paintings in 7 days!
…plus I learned how to paint with a dog in my lap! (now his fav warm spot to nap during the day)
All it took was about 15 lattes, 2 5 bottles of wine, a helpful, patient husband…and the encouragement from all my fans on social media to pull this task off in time for holiday shipment delivery. I really wasn’t sure I could do it losing the two weeks of work time prior due to a death in the family.
I owe a huge thanks to my wonderful husband for doing all the cooking, cleaning, taking care of the dogs (including one vet trip), and going to the art supply store for me time and time again and even after a dangerous ice storm!!! And just for his overall patience with me during this 7 day stint of doing nothing but painting! I couldn’t have gotten all this done without him.
I’d also like to thank everyone who ordered from me this holiday season… this has been my biggest one yet and I am so incredibly thrilled that you all chose me to create these very special holiday gifts for your loved ones! I’m truly honored to be a part of your holiday and only wish I could share with you in the reactions as the gifts are opened!!
Happy Holidays! Love you all!!!
I Heart Washi Tape!
Yes I know I’m the last person getting on board with this product craze… I’m actually okay with being the last to try or know about stuff. Less pressure that way. I don’t watch television, I don’t listen to the radio, I don’t read newspapers or even news online, I barely spend any time at all on social media either as busy as I’ve been lately. So, yeah, I kind of live under a rock… but it’s my “happy” hole in the ground and I’m quite comfy there! I figure, if there is anything important that I need to know, someone will tell me…. eventually!
But I’ve been seeing washi tape for a long time now online and even recently at office supply stores, and, sure I loved the looks of it, but I had no pressing reason to spend money on fancy printed tape. But recently I’ve been looking for ways to spruce up my pet portrait painting packaging.
If you know me, you’ll know I’m big into making less of an environmental impact and am a bit recycling obsessed. Going “green” with product packaging is also important to me and I’m very firm in not purchasing packaging materials. I reuse boxes from online purchases and papers and bubble wrap for use in shipping out painting orders. So far it’s worked out perfectly and, if I ever get shorthanded, my master-plan is to just hit up my neighbors!
It would be nice to make the packaging a bit prettier though while incorporating my brand, so I came up with this combo for wrapping up painting purchases: washi tape in patterns and colors to match my brand plus simple recycled paper. What do you think?
So I interviewed one of my pet portrait painting clients…
Love my repeat customers!!! Dona has ordered 5 custom pet portrait paintings from me… I just had to know what made her keep coming back so I can keep doing more of the same! On the fence about ordering from me? Read Dona’s answers to these 7 questions below and perhaps it will change your mind 🙂
Still unsure or have questions? Call me at my toll free number 866-201-0721… I’d love to chat!
THE INTERVIEW
What made you decide to look into ordering a custom pet portrait painting?
I saw a picture that MelissaSmithArt had painted of my friend’s two dogs and thought it was great. My husband had a birthday coming up and I thought that a picture of our two cats would make a great birthday gift. He is more of a cat lover than I am! I am more of a dog lover! He really loved the picture and immediately had it framed! For him to do that so fast – I knew he really liked it.
What made you decide to select MelissaSmithArt as your pet portrait artist?
I used the same artist that my friend had used. Since then, I have had three more paintings done – of our two current dogs, past two dogs and my mother’s dog. My mother just loves her picture – she still tells me how much she loves it – It was a really good painting and captured mother’s dog perfectly.
What did you think of the process in getting you pet’s portrait painted by MelissaSmithArt?
The process is very user-friendly!!! And the way that Melissa sends updates on how the painting is coming along is really appreciated. Also, her suggestions as for the background colors has been exactly what was needed for the painting. I trust her judgment.
What was your favorite feature or aspect of MelissaSmithArt that you particularly liked?
Probably the fact that she keeps you in the loop as to how the painting is coming along and checking in with me to make sure I am satisfied with how the painting is coming along.
What is one area of improvement you would like to see be implemented by MelissaSmithArt?
Can’t think of one!!!!
How has having paintings of your pets made a difference in your life?
They hang just outside of our bedroom door – we have three pictures, the cats and the dogs [two paintings] We see them every morning and every night. Even though two of the dogs and one of the cats have passed, I still enjoy seeing them – reminds me of how much joy they brought us. They just make feel good. I have one more that I am going to see if she can do. The pictures of Misty are really ole – she died in 1993 so my pictures are old But we shall see if it can be done.
Is MelissaSmithArt something you would recommend to your friends?
Most definitely – I have already showed many people the paintings I have. And given out her information.
Pet Portrait Painting Giveaway coming up this Friday!!
I’ve teamed up with Modern Dog Magazine for their “Friday Freebie” giveaways and this coming Friday November 15th you have a chance to win a 12×12 custom pet portrait painting of your own pet by MelissaSmithArt!
Go over and “LIKE” Modern Dog Magazine’s Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/moderndogmagazine) and take a look at their wall this Friday for instructions on how to enter to win. Don’t forget to “Share” with your friends!
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