"Dogs are our link to paradise. They don't know evil or jealousy or discontent. To sit with a dog on a hillside on a glorious afternoon is to be back in Eden, where doing nothing was not boring--it was peace." - Milan Kundera
The idea of wearing jewelry with dog motifs may seem strange to most people. The dog is normally not anywhere near as graceful as the cat or the dolphin, which both make for wonderful jewelry patterns, indeed. But the appeal of dog jewelry may surprise some, and the beauty that comes with the designs in dog jewelry would catch even gem-lovers off-guard.
Why wear dog jewelry? Well, it could be for a variety of reasons. Dogs have become the universal symbol of loyalty and unconditional affection. If you ever met a person who was so dedicated to anything -- in love or at work -- chances are that person is also a dog-lover. There are lessons you learn from keeping dogs, and among them are kindness and patience, fierce protectiveness, as well as strength in the face of adversity.
In ancient Egypt, Anubis, the dog-headed god of embalming, was held in high regard as the conductor of the underworld -- the one who saw the dead off to their final resting places. Anubis comes associated with death, and the sight of a dog, jackal or wolf head have come to be associated with death as well. Men have in fact opted for dogs as masculine symbols, denoting territorialism and acute survival instinct. After all, dogs have been known to survive through the toughest circumstances, and this in itself cancels out the idea of dogs as "death-bringers."
Toughness and loyalty are the main virtues associated with dogs. On the modern media front, Lassie has perpetuated the image of the companion that's smarter than your everyday human, and is therefore loads more useful, if not also loads more affectionate. Old Yeller has also taught us about how sheer faithfulness is sometimes enough to get you through the most trying situations.
Dog jewelry is not exclusively for humans to wear -- there are dog collar charms, too! In fact, pet and owner can have matching charms: one charm in the master/mistress' bracelet, and a similar one on the pet's collar.
If you are a dog lover, try out dog jewelry! Show the world your appreciation of the noble heritage of man's best friend!
You can have some of the most fabulous backgrounds to make your dog portrait look even more spectacular. If your dog’s fur is on the lighter color side, try having a darker colored background. You could have an old fashioned brown log house in the background of the oil painting replete with a nice well and lush green countryside! Or else you could ask your portrait artist to suggest what will look best.
Editing
You can also choose to edit portions of an existing photograph of your dog. This way you can erase out any imperfections. For example you may find that the eyes are not so perfect in the photo. You can ask the expert in the photography studio to correct these flaws using photo editing software. What’s more, you can easily use many of the freely available royalty free backgrounds for your dog portrait. These look fabulous and are categorized based on specific themes.
The final picture
If you want a certain look and theme to your dog portrait you can easily accomplish it these days. Using various photo editing tools you can erase paws, tail or parts of the dog you don’t want in the oil painting. You could even choose to do some research on the Internet to find out which pose looks best for your dog. What’s more, the final outcome maybe so good that it maybe a masterpiece suitable for decorating an art gallery!
Multiple colors
If you have many dogs and wish to put them all together in your dog portrait you need to balance the various colors of their furs. Try using a background which is contrasting to their colors. This will highlight their color much better against the background of the oil painting.
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