If you are anything like me, there is nothing worse than purchasing art that depicts a generic cat or dog. A cat or dog that is NOT YOUR cat or dog. Sure, it may be cute, but it doesn't convey the heart and soul of your pet. BECAUSE IT ISN'T YOUR PET. Your artwork, while nice to look at, won't strike a chord, it won't resonate, it won't touch your soul. The personalized pet portraits from Petsy WILL RESONATE WITH YOU, they will make you smile, they will touch your soul. Why? Because they are unique, one-of-a-kind portraits of YOUR PETS!
Why Was Petsy Created?
"It all started with a penguin.""Or should we say, a cat called Penguino."
Alex and Kassy are a brother / sister duo from New York who realized pretty quickly that their cat Penguino was something special. They started an Instagram account to showcase his extreme cuteness, and the account exploded in popularity. Before they knew it he had fans all over the globe eager to check in to see Penguino’s daily antics.
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| "Penguino" Courtesy of Petsy |
Inspired by his impact, they began searching for a way to showcase his beauty. The options were limited: generic Tuxedo Cat decor, or artists who’d commission a piece for an exuberant amount of money and long lead times.
So they started making their own.
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| "Penguino" Courtesy of Petsy |
Using Alex’s background as a software engineer with Kassy’s background in graphic design, they set out to create a platform that would transform photos of furry friends into a brand new, sentimental concept:
"Painted Love."
"And that’s how Petsy was born. "
PETSY'S MISSION STATEMENT
"Our mission is to showcase our beloved pets in a new light. Using a mix of machine learning, sentiment mapping, and human-guided design, we are able to capture the very essence of your pet and his personality. The result? An experience of Painted Love, unlike you’ve ever felt before."
Petsy Personalization Of YOUR Pet!
One of MANY things I love about Petsy is that their artwork is FUN!! It captures the personality and essence of your pet with bold and fun colors! All of the canvasses are printed with vibrant, fade-resistant ink!Ready for this? Your canvas will arrive stretched and mounted on a wooden frame, ready to be hung!! No Assembly Required!! An ENORMOUS PLUS for someone like me and I bet...a number of you are the same!
How Does The Ordering Process Work?
Choose Your Canvas Size
There are 4 different sizes available:
8×12″, 16×24″, 24×36″, 40×40″Choose Your Pet Profile
(You can have up to 8 pets on one canvas but they all must appear in one photo)Pick A Canvas Style
For inspiration visit their photo gallery.You can choose from landscape, portrait, or a square-shaped canvas
Choose Your Photo
For me, that was rough. For the purpose of my reviews I submitted a few photos of Cody and a few of Dakota.A HUGE PLUS for me was that I could use photos from my phone OR my social media!! I didn't have to worry about having fancy, perfect photos, and you won't have to worry about that either! For me that was an ENORMOUS RELIEF and made everything extra easy-peasy!! You don’t have to stress about finding the perfect photo; the Petsy designers will contact you if they need additional pictures. (Take a look at their photo guidelines here. )
I didn't select ANYTHING. I wanted to leave the ENTIRE creative process in the talented hands of Kassy and the team at Petsy. After all, THEY are the artists and I wanted to completely respect their talent, and I was excited to see how my pets would be portrayed. I didn't want the stress of choosing for myself.
In the photo below, the photo that I sent of Cody is on the left and his canvas portrait is on the right.
The photo of the canvas portrait that I took does NOT do it justice. In person it is simply exquisite and it makes me smile.
After placing an order, your design will be ready for review in less than 72 hours. Below is the proof that I received of Cody's canvas. The proof DOES show the vibrancy and is true to what I received, unlike the photos that I took.
Cody's canvas size is an 8x8
You can also have them make revisions on the canvas after you view your proof. I didn't make any changes on Dakota's, but I did on Cody's. On the first proof that I received Cody's eye color was a little off, and we actually changed it maybe 2 or 3 times. Cody has clear green eyes and Petsy did capture the color purrfectly. The background color I let them use their imaginations and create a piece based on their talent. I am so happy because I LOVE the colors they chose to accent my handsome boy(s)!
The handling of my changes couldn't have been easier! I received communication from Petsy EVERY STEP OF THE WAY, more importantly, in a FRIENDLY, PATIENT, PROFESSIONAL AND CARING MANNER!
Once you confirm the artwork, your Petsy will ship directly to your doorstep via UPS.
When I say the ENTIRE process was stress-free, professional, friendly and fast, I am NOT exaggerating!
Whether you have a concrete idea, or, like me, you want the Petsy artists to inspire you with their own ideas, they will bring the spirit of your pet to life on a GORGEOUS, one-of-a-kind canvas.
When my canvasses arrived, I shrieked with joy and...I had tears in my eyes. From the photos I submitted, Kassy chose (without my influencing her decision), my two favorites photos of my boys. The only sadness I feel is that the photos on this blog do NOT do these canvasses justice. They are EXQUISITE.
The photo below shows where my portraits are hanging in our kitchen, (the ugly painting on the right is one that I did at one of those painting parties). The color of our kitchen walls are actually more green than these photos convey. I hung them in our kitchen so I can see them first thing in the morning, at every meal, EVERY SINGLE DAY. They are the most BEAUTIFUL pieces of artwork of my boys that I own. Their personalities shine through these portraits. I will cherish them always.
When you order your canvas you will be as thrilled and as emotional as I was. I am CERTAIN you will be. Using your guidance, the Petsy artists will digitally paint each order to create a stunning, personal work of art. Just like your pet, your Petsy is unique! REMEMBER:Petsy never uses templates or filters. Their team has years of experience in graphic design and computer vision, allowing their art to evolve and innovate. Whether you want a timeless classic, something trendy, or a modern conversation piece, they will bring your vision to life!
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GIVE-AWAY!!!
Kassy is kind enough to offer our readers WHO RESIDE IN THE U.S. AND ARE 18 AND OVER the chance to win a 8x12 canvas! (ONE WINNER an approximate $100+ VALUE!!)I normally would use Rafflecopter for the give-away but today I will make it easier (for those who don't like Rafflecopter ).
JUST LEAVE A COMMENT THAT CLEARLY STATES THAT YOU WISH TO BE ENTERED!!! (IF YOU DO NOT CLEARLY STATE THAT YOU WISH TO BE ENTERED INTO THE GIVE-AWAY YOU WILL NOT BE ENTERED).
EARN BONUS ENTRIES FOR LIKING PETSY ON FACEBOOK AND FOLLOWING THEM ON INSTAGRAM (I linked to their accounts above), AND STATE IN YOUR COMMENT THAT YOU DID SO (INCLUDE YOUR INSTAGRAM NAME AS WELL).
Winner will be chosen by random.org and will be announced on or around May 9th, 2018. (The Give-away is open now and will end May 7th, 2018 at 5pm EST) Good luck!
