How do I choose the colour of my backgrounds? For each portrait, I usually create a selection of around 50 background mock up options. I always guide my clients with suggestions if I see a colour that really complements their pet, but 90% of the time, I let them choose the one they like best. After all, the painting will live in their home, and they often have a great instinct for what fits both their pet and their space. In this portrait of Aria, an Australian Shepherd, my client chose a soft,

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