Portrait commission
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Maybe I'm missing something, but in my head, digital is just another medium. I believe that whether the portrait is drawn/painted digitally or traditionally does not matter that much - what you pay for is the artists interpretation of the face. If the artist can capture the expression, create a suitable mood and feel to the portrait - I think this is more important than how it was created. I find portraits fascinating, and would really like to get better at them.
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@Camomilla Sure, digital is only another medium, you are right. But digital does not produce an original, whereas traditional does. A portrait client buys an original - he is not interested in prints generally. Also, you cannot really sell any rights to a portrait, unless is of a famous person for some editorial use - so you really only sell the original.
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@smceccarelli Perhaps selling as a limited print-run of one could compensate for the lack of an original (haha)
No, in all honesty, who would buy the print of a portrait of someone else (or someone elses relative) - it's probably only interesting for the commissioner anyway 
I've given this some thought - I can't really work much traditionally as it triggers inflammation in arms/elbows/shoulders/upper back. This has been an issue for years, and will probably always be an issue as long as I continue to work full time as a graphic designer. My spare time activities has to be less of a burden on these areas, unfortunately I mainly like to do stuff that are tough on the arms. Like knitting, crochet, drawing and such
I find that digital drawing allows me more drawing time, due to less friction between surface and stylus - not to mention the fact that the undo-feature makes my drawings looser and not inhibited by the fear of making mistakes. I still sketch a little traditionally from time to time, but try to limit it. -
Looks good
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Finished - it was actually more interesting than I thought. It was fun to get back to pastel after so much time. A bit of a struggle, but I guess you never forget.
Meanwhile, I have put that awesome printer on my wish list
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Beautiful work:)
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Really lovely - technically so proficient but also lets their personality shine. I'm sure the family will be very happy with the commission!
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@smceccarelli These are beautiful, really nice work!
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Loverleee!
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I don't know what your subjects look like, but these are very natural looking and full of life. Well done!
