Do they have to be multi-skilled in painting landscapes, portraits, etc.?
Thank you for your answers.
2007-03-18 17:09:08 · 8 answers · asked by T 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Painting
I'v done several commissioned works but rarely am i asked to paint those that i do the most of, so i've put together a deversified porfolio that includes a little bit of everything. Being multi-skilled is definetly a plus for any artist. The main thing is to paint enough so that prospective clients can see that you have developed a consistant style. It will be your style of painting that will draw attention,and from there you can decide if you are confident enough and feel you can apply your skill at what the client is requesting. I don't turn down any job even if it's something i've never done before. I still remember my first commission, was i scared?, you bet, but i pulled it off and now i feel there's nothing i can't paint, i just pretend i am painting it for my own collection. Most of the time clients have a pretty good idea of what they want and how they want it and the more questions you ask the more comfortable you will feel with the project, especially if their attention gravitates to a particular painting in your portfolio. My art and some of my early commissions can be seen at hellosanantonio.com under the name ''Guerro''.
2007-03-19 03:49:56 · answer #1 · answered by GUERRO 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, the skills you need are more tailored to your clientele than to you as an artist. A commissioned artist is hired by customer such-and-so to do something-or-other. This could be a landscape, a portrait, a mural, carve a statue, metallurgy-related works... The more you can do (well), the bigger the demographic for commissioners.
2007-03-18 17:16:26 · answer #2 · answered by cotofana_ana 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to be multi-skilled. If you have one style and one skill you can be commissioned by people who like your art. Work on a portfolio that shows your skill. Advertise. Make business cards and hand them out to anybody who has an interest in art or who likes your art. Interior Designers often use commissioned art for their clients. Search the Internet for potential sites to advertise your art.
2007-03-18 18:21:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The primary skill is knowing how to apply the principles of marketing...media placements, advertising, creating awareness, building demand, reputation management, word of mouth, promotions, special events...all are part of marketing and the essential skill an artist needs to be successful...other than being a good artmaker.
2007-03-18 23:39:59 · answer #4 · answered by Victor 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most who commission work from you will ask if you are willing to do something out of you're element, for example i do reverse painting on glass but i have been asked to do murals which i have done because i felt comfortable doing so. Just go for it if you think it's something you can handle.
2007-03-20 04:28:02 · answer #5 · answered by chris B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope... No skill at all.. REALLY!!!!
If people like what you paint and they want something that you think you can handle then take it....
People do it all the time... Just make sure that if it is big money that you create something that will last them a long time.. (Don't use cheap art products.)
2007-03-18 17:36:04 · answer #6 · answered by Renoirs_Dream 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Flexibility is a plus, but mainly they need a portfolio, a collection of their works, to be commissioned at all.
2007-03-18 17:16:02 · answer #7 · answered by cashew 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO you only need to find someone to hire what you are good at but if you broaden that scope you will have more customers.
2007-03-18 17:31:07 · answer #8 · answered by sam 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋