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painting portraits of models?!?
I have recently quit photography with models because I wasn't making any money off of it, I always got blown off, and I honestly didn't think that I had anything extraordinarily unique o offer anyone as far as photography goes. So I starteed to think what else I could do and still some-what remain i the photography portain of art, and I came to the idea of painting portraits of models. The photo shoots would still be needed, as I would need th epictures to paint the model, and I think I could make more money off of something like this than just plain'ol ordinary photographs. I can paint very well, so the photographs will look exactly like the models. As to my questions: Is this anything that anyone would find interesting? either from the model or the photographers perspective? And how much would any of you be willing to pay for such a service? And, again, how much would you charge as a beginning cost for something like this? I'm not sure how to price anything like this, assuming costs for paint, canvases and/or high-quality paper, accessories and supplies, mounts and frames (if they wanted that) and usually at least a minimum of 2 weeks to finish the entire piece (depending on detail, of course). Any ideas or suggestions would rock. Gracias. Dec 09 05 11:06 am Link Robert, You should check out this MM member, Steve. # 55857 ~ian Dec 09 05 11:20 am Link nothing at all, aye? Dec 09 05 07:31 pm Link edit:: what is two weeks worth of work, worth to you? Dec 09 05 10:20 pm Link I usually charge by the square inch and medium... pencil/charcoal being the least expensive, and then increasing in price with watercolor, acrylic and the oils being the most respectively. you can see my price listing here http://www.senwotnellaproductions.com/d … e_art.html I hope this helps Dec 09 05 11:05 pm Link thanks. Dec 10 05 11:48 am Link I would suggest you go to local galleries and see what the market is bearing in your area. There is a lot that goes into the price of a piece of original art. Much is based on the artist's experience, skills, exhibits and past sales record. Since most models seem to have no money I can't imagine many being able to pay what you should charge for your work. Dec 10 05 12:50 pm Link Weldphoto wrote: This one pretty much hits the nail on the head. Art is just like any other business - you need to know your market worth. I started in the same position as you. If I can offer some information that wasn't offered to me it would be this: Dec 10 05 01:18 pm Link OH!! one more thing!!! the most important!!!! NEVER TELL YOURSELF "NO"! NEVER GIVE UP!!! Dec 10 05 01:24 pm Link |
