I'd like to start offering "oil paintings" of my portraits... but I don't want to do it myself. I'd like to contract out the work. If there is anyone here on FM who would like to have the occasional image sent their way, please e-mail me with your prices and a couple of samples of your work. You can send to: melanie@melaniemansfield.com

Thanks!!

Melanie, it is hard to state a price, I do a lot of editing, but prices depend on the individual project which range from quick retouching by sending the image in an email to elaborate editing and shipping a completed painting on canvas. There is quite a lot involved and you will find that 'custom' is the biggest part of the word 'customer' in the art business!

susi wrote:
Melanie, it is hard to state a price, I do a lot of editing, but prices depend on the individual project which range from quick retouching by sending the image in an email to elaborate editing and shipping a completed painting on canvas. There is quite a lot involved and you will find that 'custom' is the biggest part of the word 'customer' in the art business!

Totally prepared for a high price. So no worries. These would be purchased by clients who will expect the full oil painting look. I just sent you a response to the e-mail you sent me, so we can totally talk this out there. I'm looking forward to seeing it it'll work!

Have you checked out the work of Heather Michelle Bjoershol?

link

Jim - thanks for Heather's link! Another great talent!