I love to draw and would like to make money at it some day. I've been hired to draw things for people but it gets really boring drawing things that I don't inspire me. If I just drew what I like to draw (people) - is there a market for that?
Check out some of my sketches at http://intoangiesmind.blogspot.com/ at tell me what you think.
2006-08-16 15:13:06 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Drawing & Illustration
The eyes have it. You're ability to capture a person's likeness almost entirely through the drawing of their eyes is incredible. You could definitely make money doing portraiture AFTER honing a few more skills: proportions of the face are slightly off around the jaw lines. If you choose to get into portraits, be sure to include background elements to some of your drawings for a broader portfolio. Also, for portfolio reasons, try including some drawings with very little outline (since outlines don't exist in real-life): you must show potential clients a proficiency using various methods in order to get more work. Of course, you'll have to do the research and find a market in your area, but you're well on your way, good luck.
2006-08-16 18:08:36 · answer #1 · answered by silas h 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I were you, I would post your images on this site: Absolute Arts. You can post 4 pictures and an artist statement absolutely free. I just joined, and I paid $36 for the year to be able to post 40 images. When you upgrade, you can have an artist blog and the blog entries go to the main page. There is a guest book where people can leave comments, so you could get input form fellow artists.
You have a natural talent but I think you should draw more from life, either people you know and draw them with them sitting in front of you, or do some still lifes. When you draw from photographs (like movie stars), you have a photo where the camera has already made a lot of arbitrary decisions for you--you need to study from life to really juice up your drawing. You are good, this would make you even better.
2006-08-16 22:26:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes...keep on drawing what you like and keep pushing yourself to invent something new...watch for unplanned things and if they inspire you, use them in the next drawing. Don't fall in love with the work either...you've got to be able to distance yourself once they are done..else you'll be stuck repeating the same stuff over and over and then, whatever market there was, goes away. One of the values in art is its freshness. Get good at it (your are) then get better. Show as much as possible and keep drawing and showing. You will have created a market at some point.
2006-08-16 22:57:59 · answer #3 · answered by Victor 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm going to tell you what my art history teacher told me....
You go on Ebay...you market it as you only have 5 copies left and blah blah blah how amazing they are. and just make as many that people want. They go like hot cakes.
Also just get your name out their. Have your friends spread it. Everyone is looking. You can also go to art galleries and they may be interested in hanging up your work.
2006-08-17 02:34:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's a market for everything, it just may take some time to find the market which is right for you. (I don't mean anything offensive by that and it isn't directed towards your artistic abilities, it just means don't get frustrated and give up. You'll find one.)
2006-08-16 22:21:46 · answer #5 · answered by Mariposa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could take them to some consignment shops. I know some that you give the paintings or drawings to and they sell them to the public and give you a certian amount for them.
2006-08-16 22:19:05 · answer #6 · answered by Brandy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your art work is very good, have you tried to advertise to do portraits ?? Or dream up your own, with many people on one canvas, known people, or humorous situations..what ever you do, your great...
2006-08-16 22:56:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes I think so....very nice drawings and site....the pic of your cousin is very good
2006-08-16 22:24:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you looked at deviantart?
http://www.deviantart.com
people buy stuff there, and you can be a member for free (I think)
(Hey, we're both from Minnesota.. cool!)
2006-08-16 22:19:09 · answer #9 · answered by tcindie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, and I think you are very good. You can try this link:
2006-08-16 23:30:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋