[Mark Branscum]

Ok, as a Traditional Artist that has embraced the Digital world with open arms.

I am wondering, just what methods or avenues are getting results for those that would like to generate income from ones digital art too.

As a Portrait Artist, I know how to go about getting commissions and so on. So, anyone making money on your Digital Art, and do you care to share just what is working for you?

Mark

[aronnax]

Excellent, I was about to ask the very same question.

Hope you don't mind if I throw another one in:

Q: As a digital artist, are a large amount of your commisions done for international clients, given the ease of getting the artwork to them? If so, how do you arrange payment?

[Mark Branscum]

No a Problem!!

I am hoping at least an idea can come of this. I have found a few directions but the income is very little.

I have had some sugest comics as a Direction, and certainly it would be a good one for some, but it is very competitive.

Also, its not really what I am shooting for. As a Portrait Artist I guess I am trying to find a vinue in which one can produce Digital Art and make money on it.

If Digital Art from this aspect has a Market then where is that Market and how does one tap into it?

Besides my Portrait Art, the other Traditional Art I produce can be and is sold through word of mouth and Galleries.

Ofcourse, they can take the original home and hang it on their wall. Is the hang up the fact the prints cost are high in a lot of cases?
Not sure!!! But very interested in learning more of this Digital World.

Mark

[Dan]

Dear friend,
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Although personally, I keep this information secret within myself and partners to enable the whole plans and idea be Profitable and successful during the time of execution. The said amount was (U.S $8.5M UNITED STATES DOLLARS), As it may interest you to know, I got your impressive information through my good friends who works with chamber of commerce on foreign business relations here in Lome-Togo. It is him who recommended your person to me to be viable and capable to champion a business of such magnitude without anyproblem.

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Yours faithfully,
MR. SAM JOHN.

[crazybread]

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[HawkOne]

Sigh, not another scam.

What's the African Letter Scam About?

The ICC's crime-fighting bureau is warning all internet users to beware e-mails requesting help to secretly transfer tens of millions of dollars out of Africa, even if the senders claim to be government officials or former heads of state.

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Now about portrait painting ...

Marketing yourself is obviously how you get work ...

For international work, make a nice website showing your skills, but if you have no clue about design, have someone make it for you. You can search the web for artists/sites already doing this by using a search term such as "portrait painter price", and you can base your own information on this.

For local work, your prime targets would probably be couples getting married, and children portraits, pets and stuff like that ... Make a flyer, be sneaky and leave it in such places as materity ward waiting rooms, advertise yourself in every way you can ...

Use PayPal for payment.

Or not ...

Apparently Ida Kotyukweb pagecharges US$550 for a painting such as this ...



[ October 25, 2002: Message edited by: HawkOne ]