"The gingham dog went "Bow-wow-wow!"

And the calico cat replied "Mee-ow!"

The air was littered, an hour or so,

With bits of gingham and calico."

Duel, by Eugene Field

1850-1895

Gift Certificates

Situation:

You would really like to give your best friend a pet portrait for his/her birthday.  However, life is hectic and the date has snuck up on you.  You hate going to the store to buy a gift just so they would have something to open and because the date is approaching too quickly, you really just don't have the time or energy to do the actual shopping. 

Solution:

Surprise them with a gift certificate from Martindale Artworks!  You prepay for the gift, but you leave the more difficult choices of pose, frame, background, etc. up to the recipient.  Simply check the appropriate size that you wish to purchase and fill out the required information.  You can even personalize the gift certificate by typing information into the appropriate boxes.  Make sure you also choose whether you want the certificate mailed to you or sent via e-mail. This is a very convenient way to show someone you love them with a gift that will be treasured for a lifetime!