Portrait Artist Forum - View Single Post

Mary Sparrow · 01-31-2002, 09:35 AM

As previously mentioned, the client feels they have nothing to lose. If someone were to NOT want their portrait, I too would use it as a sample. I have never had one rejected yet, so, other than my own children I have very few "left overs". I feel this doesn't put pressure on me OR the client. I do ask for a SMALL non-refundable deposit (10%) to at least cover the cost of supplies.

I want to KNOW my client is happy, and don't want to think that my portrait is hiding away under someone's bed.

Because I only do children, I can always tell when my job is a job well done....the mom tears up!

SO, unless something drastically changes, I prefer NO contract.

01-31-2002, 09:35 AM	#12
Mary Sparrow EDUCATIONAL MODERATOR Juried Member Joined: Jul 2001 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,120	I don't use a contract and don't think I will. As previously mentioned, the client feels they have nothing to lose. If someone were to NOT want their portrait, I too would use it as a sample. I have never had one rejected yet, so, other than my own children I have very few "left overs". I feel this doesn't put pressure on me OR the client. I do ask for a SMALL non-refundable deposit (10%) to at least cover the cost of supplies. I want to KNOW my client is happy, and don't want to think that my portrait is hiding away under someone's bed. Because I only do children, I can always tell when my job is a job well done....the mom tears up! SO, unless something drastically changes, I prefer NO contract.