| Q: |
What is the process in having you commission a portrait for me? |
| A: |
If I am able to meet you in person, we would set up a time and date to talk about how you would like your portrait drawing to be like (backgrounds, head shots, etc.). I will let you know a price either at this meeting or within 24 hours. Before I start the commissioned drawing I require 50% down. You will also be able to view the process of the drawing through detailed email exchanges. |
| Q: |
Do you accept photographs from the client? |
| A: |
While I prefer to take my own photographs onsite, I will accept photographs under certain circumstances (distance, deceased etc.) Photographs
can be sent by email or by via post.
It would be best to contact me regarding your own photos at contact@realisticdrawing.com |
| Q: |
How
many photos should I send? |
| A: |
As many as you can. I
would prefer you sent me a bunch of photos (in separate
emails to minimize file size overload). Possibly between
5-10 photos. I would like to be able to sift through
several photographs than to have to settle on one. However,
if you only have one photograph than email it to me
and I can let you know if I am happy with it. |
| Q: |
What
payment methods do you accept? |
| A: |
I accept Cash or payments made through Paypal. Paypal
is a secure, quick, easy and efficient way to pay worldwide.
Paypal accepts VISA, MasterCard, AMEX, and Discover
cards. The transaction is 100% secure. |
| Q: |
Would
you come and take photos for me? |
| A: |
Absolutely! I do prefer taking my own photos than having the photo supplied. In this way, I can be assured that I have ample choices to choose from which benefits you and myself. This, of course, depends on where you live. If you live at a fair distant or if you live in another country you will need to provide your own photos to me. |
| Q: |
What
makes a good reference photo? (If client is providing photo) |
| A: |
There
are a lot of things to consider when taking a photo.
Here are some photo tips:
• make sure the photo is clear & detailed
(not out of focus!)
• take the photo under good lighting conditions
(eg. outside in natural light, professional
lighting)
• upclose and not too far away! Make sure your
subject isn't so far away that you can't
see their features! This is a very common
mistake and people expect to be able to draw
from them. You need to be able to clearly
see their eyes, nose and mouth. Subjects who
have black hair/fur may need to take
extra time in positioning them and in good lighting
to capture the best effect.
• Never look down on your subject. Try taking
the photo at the subject's eye level. |
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