Here's Polly, a sassy parrot who is never short on things to say!

This is a pet portrait as a pastel drawing, 12"x9" on black paper.

This is Jungle Kitty!  Born in the wild, she lives in Mexico and has adopted a couple who love her very much.  She enjoys canned tuna and has made herself right at home on living room couch.

This is a pet portrait as a pastel drawing, 9"x12" on black paper.

Look at Jenny and Mel!  Aren't they sweet?  This Pet Portrait was for my dog trainer who helped me understand how to calm down my unruly collie puppy.   

This pet portrait is an original oil painting, 18"h x 24"w.

Flashy Flash Fiona.  It is a fitting name for this frisky mare.

This horse pet portrait as an original oil painting, 18"x24"

Magic is a lucky horse who seems to love being admired and is a bit of a show-off.

This horse pet portrait as an original oil painting, 18"x24"

This pastel pet portrait of Starly Marr captures the feeling of his strength in a few simple strokes.

This is a pet portrait as a pastel drawing, 12"x9" on black paper.

taking a photo
Selecting the right picture(s) of your pet is important to the success of your original art pet portrait.
• Use a good quality camera.  Set a digital camera to the highest resolution you can.
• It is important to send a picture that is in focus, without harsh shadows or bluriness.
• Include a closeup of the pet's face - one shows both eyes looking at the camera is best.
• Don't worry about red-eye, the artist can fix that.
• Take photos in natural light, but not direct sunlight.  An overcast day is best. 
• Be conscious of the angle your photo is taken at.  Avoid pictures taken from above; crouch down if you have to and get a shot at eye level to the animal.
• Use a flash, even when outside to balance shadows and brighten your pet's face.

submitting your photos
• The best way to get your photos to the artist is to upload them on this website at checkout.
• If for some reason uploading at checkout doesn't work, email the images to: susan@susantower.com
• The snail mail address to submit photos is:  9218 Metcalf, #244, Overland Park, KS 66212

Once your photos are submitted, the artist will contact you.
The receipt of photos determines your place in line for completion and delivery.