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While I wish that every pet could have a portrait session with a professional photographer, I know that isn’t always an option. Snapshots are okay, but most aren’t worthy of hanging on your wall. However, photographer and artist, Mandi Pratt from Greyboy Pet Prints can turn a snapshot into a fine art etching.
When I was in 7th grade, I snapped a photo of my dog that captured her personality perfectly. Sadly, I have no idea where that picture is. Like so many prints often did, it ended up in a drawer or a box and disappeared with time. While I carry the image in my heart, I wish I had the photo itself. It would be perfect to have turned into an etching from Greyboy Pet Prints.
Mandi believes in the beauty of art that lets you feel the texture. She uses traditional techniques from the art of printmaking to honor furry friends in an elegant piece of artwork that will compliment any decor.
I am in awe of crafters and artists, and I love these images of the etching process.
You can read about the process here.
As a pet photographer, some of Mandi’s clients wanted a unique way to remember previous pets that had passed. Others had a particular image they’d like to get off their computer or smartphone and transform into fine art.
Mandi’s artist grandmother and two master printmakers taught her their methods. Her handmade etchings are a beautiful way to remember your special companion forever!
See the furry smiles on her Instagram feed and by following Greyboy Pet Prints on Facebook I think an etching would make a perfect gift!
I’d love to learn how you display and store your favorite images.
Very nice!
Etching is such a cool process and the finished products are gorgeous! Love this!
Wow, that’s so beautiful!! And a fun idea as a gift for dog parents!!
Thank you Beth! So beautifully written. I really do feel we are losing the art of the tangible. Digital is great for some things, but a lot of times life moves so fast and things get lost in the shuffle. Anyway, thanks for the great reminder to print and enjoy!
These imagines are incredible and what a lovely tribute to any pet!
What a cool process that gives a gorgeous end result!
How lovely. We have a couple portraits of Mr. N framed up on the wall.
WOW I love the idea and process – what a great way to make memories
My heart just skipped a beat when i saw that cockers etch. My Prince is no more since 4 years but i do have a sketch of him
This is a great idea and I’m looking for unique ways to create art pieces of my fur babies here and gone.
What a lovely idea, these are so special. Love this!
Love & biscuits,
Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them
Wow, I love this and will definitely check out Greyboy Pet Prints. I have some old non-digital photos of childhood pets that I would love to have turned into etchings. This is a great idea!
Wow these are beautiful! Definitely makes a good gift as the holidays approach.
We are creatives and can wholly admire the quality and beauty of this work. Wow, we could not do this without getting messy and smudged. This must be one of the loveliest ways to make a permanent memory of a pet. Thank you for a lovely review and bringing this to our attention!.
Oh, those are some lovely prints. I think this would be an amazing gift for someone or even yourself. The artist does wonderful work.
Bow wow that first spaniel image had me smitten as a kitten! I store my prints in albums – I am old fashioned and I feel there is something to be said for touching images. I love the process you outlined here. What a way to preserve images!
That is an amazing talent! These etchings turn out really beautiful. Thank you for showing part of the process that goes into making these. There is a lot of work going on behind the scenes here! Very cool pieces of art.
These are beautiful. I have a pencil sketch of my first cat that one of my 7th grade students drew for me when I was his math teacher. He did a wonderful job and it’s hanging in my house to this day.
I love that! Art is such an important part of our lives.
These are fantastic! Great ideas for gifts, too.
What a wonderful idea, and the etchings look so lifelike as well. Beautiful.
Love this! I really enjoyed seeing the process. Such a special way to work with a photograph. As a photographer, my house is decorated with photos of my daughter, Huskies, and landscapes. I love to matte and frame in a variety of sizes (including 20x30s) and even do some up in b&W. 🙂
Omd!! These are amazing!!!
I just love the look of these! It would be a perfect thing to do for past or present pets, and definitely would make a wonderful gift. It was really interesting to see the process too.
I love this. When you have a special pet, you want to honor them. What a beautiful way to do so.