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I'm trying to start up a business drawing portraits, any advice?
2006-08-15 16:09:34 · 4 answers · asked by Red Yeti 5 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Drawing & Illustration
You can post up to 4 images for free on the website Absolute Arts. You can also post an artist statement. I think it's good to take advantage of any free sites you can and just keep plugging away. Good luck!
2006-08-15 16:14:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I really like your use of colour.
It wouldn't hurt you at all, though, to research the use of light & dark values to define perspective and form. That will give the figures a more 3-dimensional feeling. ie: your arm over your head should be a lighter value as it is further away. Go to some life drawing sessions, hone your skills and learn techniques from the other artists.
Above all, have fun and don't stress over making a living at art.
2006-08-16 00:08:37 · answer #2 · answered by joyfulpaints 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are many ways to build your reputation. It takes a little time. Join local, regional, national, and/or international art groups in order to learn about shows, competitions, workshops, etc.
Entering art shows and competitions allows you to exhibit your art and builds your resume and reputation. I have made sales and gotten commissions this way.
Join your local art organizations first (there always are local groups in and around where you live). That is where you will make contacts for business.
The CPSA (Colored Pencil Society of America) is a great international organization if you like colored pencils (some of your work was colored pencil). Go to www.cpsa.org for more info.
Good Luck
2006-08-16 00:05:01 · answer #3 · answered by K8 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not bad at all. Art of course is a tough way to make a living. You do have talent. Good luck with it.
-Dio
2006-08-15 23:20:36 · answer #4 · answered by diogenese19348 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋