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Rosie and Abby






AT TOP, "Rosie," below, "Abby," two 5"x7" commissioned kitty portraits I completed today. Each of them are in acrylics on museum quality panels, and both are headed to a new home next week.

Want something like this for yourself? email me.

I worked on these two simultaneously - there's plenty of in process images over on the studio FB page.

Also, don't forget to send in your photos - you just might be gifted a Valentine's day portrait next week! Complete rules to below - please take a minute and make certain your submission follows the guidelines. It makes my decision making process so much easier.
Thanks for following along with my artwork, 
Kim 
ksantini@turtledovedesigns.com



Above one of the Valentine Day entries - Zoey wants her portrait painted!

Here's how it works:

Send 2-3 clear, non-flash copyright free photos of your pet to me via email, using the subject line of "Valentine." Be creative in your photos - I will be looking for artistic merit, not just cuteness!!

JPG files (the photos you submit) should be at least 5" wide on the longest side and at 100dpi.

Entries must be received by midnight EST on Sunday, February 9th, 2013.

One entry (2-3 photos of same pet = one entry) per household, please. 

Prior Valentine winners are not eligable to participate.

I will do my best to acknowledge receipt of all entries, but depending upon entry volume, it might take me a day or two.

View last year's finalists here.

Only photos submitted using the above guidelines will be considered. I have to establish a commonality for fair judging, so please don't ask for special consideration.

On Tuesday, February 11th, I will share the finalists' photos on the studio Facebook page, and on Friday (Valentine's Day) I will reveal this year's Dog a Day Valentine via this blog and on Facebook.

The winning image will be chosen exclusively based on design elements apparent/inspired by the photographs and my own vision of what will make the best Valentines Day painting. 

The painting will be sized according to the composition, at least a 5"x7" museum quality panel - which is a guaranteed prize of $309 or more (but we all know that this prize is priceless!!).

Winner is responsible for shipping costs or applicable taxes.

Odds of winning entirely dependent upon number of entries received - last year it was over 100.

VERY IMPORTANT: By submitting photos you are (1) guaranteeing that you own the copyright to the photos in question (meaning you took the photos yourself) and (2) granting me permission to use your photos/pet's likeness in a future painting not limited to the Valentine's giveaway. Thirdly, you have no obligation to purchase future paintings your photos or pet inspire, but you will have first right of refusal.


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