{"id":79,"date":"2021-10-13T12:57:25","date_gmt":"2021-10-13T16:57:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betteridgefineart.com\/?page_id=79"},"modified":"2024-06-26T17:51:13","modified_gmt":"2024-06-26T21:51:13","slug":"about-the-artists-betteridge-fine-art","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/betteridgefineart.com\/?page_id=79","title":{"rendered":"About the Artist"},"content":{"rendered":"
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“Drawing is a life long passion. It gives me an opportunity to immerse myself into the process and reach for creative fulfillment.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\"American<\/p>\n

Traditionally trained in drawing and oil painting as a child, I studied graphic design and photography at the\u00a0Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)<\/a>. After a career in web development and time raising a family, I returned to traditional media and found that the precise nature of botanical specimens fit my drawing style perfectly. Classes at the\u00a0Atlanta Botanical Gardens<\/a>\u00a0introduced me to colored pencils and in 2020 I completed the\u00a0Society of Botanical Artists<\/a>\u00a0Distance Learning Diploma Course (SBA DLDC)<\/a>, joined the\u00a0American Society of Botanical Art (ASBA)<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Guild of Natural Science Illustrators (GNSI)<\/a>\u00a0and have been actively exhibiting.\u00a0For a fun side project, I drew my best mate Oliver and then the cat and I haven’t looked back.<\/p>\n

\"Pomeranian<\/p>\n

People really respond to portraits of their pets and I am happy to spend time working on each lovely companion.\u00a0Pet portraits are usually drawn from photos, although it is always helpful to meet a subject in person to gain knowledge about their personality and nature of the fur. When possible, I try to take my own photos and select the pose with the client. Portraits are created with top quality artists pencils on acid-free museum quality paper.\u00a0All of my pieces are drawn free-hand\u00a0with top quality artists pencils on acid-free museum quality paper.\u00a0I strive to create a realistic and vibrant representation of your furry friend.\u00a0For information about ordering a Pet Portrait\u00a0read through\u00a0The Process<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0\u00a0Tips for Pet Photos<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong>For information about commissions, please contact me at tamara@betteridgefineart.com or use the\u00a0contact form here<\/a>.<\/p>\n