The paintings are the most adorable gifts that can be gifted to a person. If you have decided to gift a painting, it is important to make sure that the painting gifted must be something that is appreciated, and admired. A simple way of making the painting adorable to a person is by gifting a portrait of their pet. Pets play an important role in every people's lives. Many people love their pets because they feel that pets are also a part of their family. Even though they will have several memories of their pet dog, a portrait will surely touch their heart.Choosing a Pet PortraitOnce you have decided to gift a pet portrait, choosing an artist to paint the portrait will be a daunting task. Even though there are several portrait artists, finding the best among them is important. Surfing the internet will help you obtain several websites of portrait painters.Go through their portfolio online, and get to know what they have to offer. You can also check the samples of paintings they have drawn. Book the pet portrait, by giving him an early commission as an advance payment. This will help the artist, to deliver the portrait on time. Maintaining  two-pet watercolor portrait  for extra works will help in making the delivery of the portrait on time.Painting with PhotographsThe pet portrait painting is available in many forms. The most attractive among them is the real still life painting. In this painting the artist creates the portrait, by observing the real form of the pet. It is practically not possible to make the pet stand idle for hours, therefore providing photographs of the pet would be appropriate. There are several pet portrait artists who can produce the snapshot of a dog on a canvas paper. The painting can be created using oil colours, water colors or pencils. Choosing the medium of painting depends on the depth of detailing given in the snapshot. You can take a photo of the pet in different angles, and send it to the portrait artist. This would help the artist to choose the best one to be painted as a portrait. It is essential to take the snapshot of the pet in a natural light. Making the pet focus on the photograph is very important. Capturing a natural picture of the pet will help in bringing out a realistic touch to your portrait.