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How to become a pet portrait artist:
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Day to day activities of a pet portrait artist:
Your day to day activities might include:[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][eltdf_icon_list_item icon_pack=”font_elegant” fe_icon=”icon_check” title=”Liaising with clients to arrange art commissions”][eltdf_icon_list_item icon_pack=”font_elegant” fe_icon=”icon_check” title=”Creating pet portraits”][eltdf_icon_list_item icon_pack=”font_elegant” fe_icon=”icon_check” title=”Packing and shipping finished work”][eltdf_icon_list_item icon_pack=”font_elegant” fe_icon=”icon_check” title=”Admin and marketing work to get new clients”][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][vc_column_text]
Working environment of a pet portrait artist:
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Skills required for a pet portrait artist:
[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20″][eltdf_icon_list_item icon_pack=”font_elegant” fe_icon=”icon_check” title=”A high level of artistic skill to capture the likeness of clients pets”][eltdf_icon_list_item icon_pack=”font_elegant” fe_icon=”icon_check” title=”Organisational skills”][eltdf_icon_list_item icon_pack=”font_elegant” fe_icon=”icon_check” title=”Communication skills”][eltdf_icon_list_item icon_pack=”font_elegant” fe_icon=”icon_check” title=”The ability to work to a deadline”][eltdf_icon_list_item icon_pack=”font_elegant” fe_icon=”icon_check” title=”To be flexible and open to change”][eltdf_icon_list_item icon_pack=”font_elegant” fe_icon=”icon_check” title=”The ability to take criticism”][eltdf_icon_list_item icon_pack=”font_elegant” fe_icon=”icon_check” title=”Marketing skills”][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1627729987409{padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}”][vc_column_text]
Pet portrait courses:
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Meet the pet portrait artist – Sema Martin
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”6059″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https://www.semamartin.com/”][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][eltdf_icon icon_pack=”font_elegant” fe_icon=”icon_desktop” size=”eltdf-icon-small” type=”eltdf-normal” icon_animation=”yes” target=”_blank” link=”https://www.semamartin.com/”][eltdf_icon icon_pack=”font_elegant” fe_icon=”social_facebook_square” size=”eltdf-icon-small” type=”eltdf-normal” icon_animation=”yes” target=”_blank” link=”https://www.facebook.com/artistsemamartin/”][eltdf_icon icon_pack=”font_elegant” fe_icon=”social_instagram_square” size=”eltdf-icon-small” type=”eltdf-normal” icon_animation=”yes” target=”_blank” link=”https://www.instagram.com/artistsemamartin/”][eltdf_icon icon_pack=”font_elegant” fe_icon=”social_linkedin_square” size=”eltdf-icon-small” type=”eltdf-normal” icon_animation=”yes” target=”_blank” link=”https://www.linkedin.com/in/sema-martin/”][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][eltdf_accordion style=”toggle”][eltdf_accordion_tab title_tag=”h3″ title=”What made you want to become a pet portrait artist?”][vc_column_text]I have always been fascinated with animals and loved drawing them as a child. I normally drew for my friends and family and gave them as gifts. One day my friend offered to pay me for my services and draw her cat that sadly passed away. At this point I had never been paid for my art so it was a wonderful experience.
When my friend received the portrait she was so happy and thankful it made me feel like my art had helped her heal and I wanted to keep doing this for others.[/vc_column_text][/eltdf_accordion_tab][eltdf_accordion_tab title_tag=”h3″ title=”What was the route to become a pet portrait artist?”][vc_column_text]I have no art qualifications except for a GCSE and A-level in Art. I actually went on to study Aerospace and became an engineer for a while before deciding to take up my pencils again. I practised a lot with one medium, coloured pencil, and I feel this helped me specialise and develop a niche portrait style.
I marketed my drawings on social media platforms until I gained sales. As my business grew I was able to develop my coloured pencil skills and quit my job as an engineer. Now 5 years later I am still able to use my skills to provide for my family.[/vc_column_text][/eltdf_accordion_tab][eltdf_accordion_tab title_tag=”h3″ title=”Describe a typical working day”][vc_column_text]Since I work from home I have the flexibility to decide when I work which can change depending on the day. I normally like to start the day with replying to email and messenger enquiries, replying to all comments on my social media platforms and scheduling my posts for the day. I then spend most afternoons and evenings during the week creating the pet portrait commissions. On the weekend I review my marketing strategies and deal with admin jobs.[/vc_column_text][/eltdf_accordion_tab][eltdf_accordion_tab title_tag=”h3″ title=”What can people do to make sure they have the skills needed?”][vc_column_text]I would suggest developing your skills in one area with one medium. Therefore, you can learn quicker and market yourself well in the particular niche you have chosen. There is so much help out there for artists such as workshops, classes, Youtube tutorials, Patreon, and online courses. Use as many as you can to hone your skills as an artist.[/vc_column_text][/eltdf_accordion_tab][eltdf_accordion_tab title_tag=”h3″ title=”What do you enjoy about the job?”][vc_column_text]I love making people happy when they receive my portraits. It is the best feeling in the world when someone wants to treasure something you have poured your heart and soul into. The customers are the reason I chose to make this my career.[/vc_column_text][/eltdf_accordion_tab][eltdf_accordion_tab title_tag=”h3″ title=”What are the main challenges in this role?”][vc_column_text]Learning how to market yourself as an artist has been the main challenge. As an entrepreneur running your own small business, you have to learn how to wear many hats. To help other artists with the business side of things I wrote the book ‘Art is my career – How to start an art business’ which contains everything I have learned from starting and running an art business. It’s the book I wish I had when I first started.[/vc_column_text][/eltdf_accordion_tab][/eltdf_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”50″][eltdf_social_share icon_type=”font-elegant”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=”middle” css_animation=”fadeIn” simple_background_color=”#fafafa”][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]
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