Christmas Gift Guide 2018 Features KISH Original
My whole family are dog lovers and love using products with pets on them in our decorations inside our home. For Charlie and David they like to use portraits of dogs which they we can hang up in Charlie’s room or my office. For me I like cats and love finding them on Coffee Mugs.
As I begin my day I would like to introduce you to KISH Original a Sponsor in this years Christmas Gift Guide 2018. KISH Original sent me a portrait of a black lab in exchange for a spot in the Guide as well as a review. I would like to let you know the review will happen in December as the print is put up for Charlie for Christmas.
KISH Original sent me a pet portrait of a black lab and I would like to share something about Charlie with you. When Charlie was littler he was leaving for school and outside our gate was a black Lab puppy someone dropped off. We ended up keeping her and naming her Angel. Although we had to have her put down because Angel ended up with Mouth Cancer.
I know once Charlie is given the print from KISH Original that he is going to be so happy because the portrait looks just like Angel. Although KISH Original will also make Charlie a tad bit sad because we all still miss Angel. I hope to be able to get Charlie another black Lab in the future if God is willing.
Florida-based Artist Gretchen Kish Serrano and her custom pet portraits combining her creativity with inspirations from classic artists including Pollock, Van Gogh and Klimt.
A KISH Original painting is a joyful expression of love for your pet with a familiar artistic inspiration. She paints vibrant works of art honoring the exceptional bond her clients share with their pets. Specializing in dogs and cats, Kish is also open to commissioning other pets.
“I express the love for a pet through my art,” Kish believes. “I offer my clients a variety of artistic style options for their art each with a unique inspiration from an artist I admire.”
Currently, Kish is focusing on three distinct styles for her commissions; however, she is open to discussing additional options based on her client’s artistic preference.
“Although I paint in a variety of artistic styles, I have been drawn to these three in particular: Pollock, Van Gogh and Klimt,” she explains. “I enjoy the challenge of painting in different styles and techniques. I also admire Matisse, Chagall, Gauguin and so many others.”
Styles include BRUSH, inspired by the thick brush strokes and bold color palettes of Vincent Van Gogh; DRIP, inspired by the expressionistic drips and splatters with their bold, overlapping colors and the thick surface texture created of Jackson Pollock; and GILD, inspired by the gilded works of Gustav Klimt. To mirror the style, Kish gilds using 23kt gold.
Prices vary depending on the style selected and size but many range from $2000 to $7000 per original commission for one pet. To add a second pet to portrait, an additional 10-20% is charged.
For the process itself, Kish loves to begin by hearing about her client’s pet and discussing style options. Next the client provides photos showing their pet from a variety of angles with different expressions. Kish then emails the client one or two sketch options and asks them to write a message to their pet.
The artist follows up with photos as the painting takes shape. Once completed, Kish paints the message to their pet on the back of the canvas. The timing for a portrait commission can take three to six months from initial consultation through concept, painting, framing (if requested), to shipping and delivery.
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I would like to let you know our pet portrait arrived but David and I chose to put the portrait up until Charlie’s Birthday in December because the print looked like Charlie’s Black Lab Angel. Also Charlie had a dog named Max and I wish I had been able to get photos of Max before Charlie took him to the Shelter because we couldn’t keep Max in our yard and we were afraid Max would end up getting hit by a car. Which would have broken Charlie’s heart.
Now that you have heard about KISH Original I would like to ask you to come back after Christmas to see what Charlie thinks of his Pet Portrait provided by KISH Original. In the meantime I would like to let you know both David and I loved the portrait we received and can’t wait to share KISH Original with other pet lovers. If you have a pet you love don’t forget to book a appointment and have your pet portrait painted so no, matter what happens you always have your pets with you.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
