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Karin Wells · 02-13-2002, 09:55 AM

Hmmmmm.....building up a portfolio?

I began by painting my family and friends (at least they cooperated).

I also contacted art schools, etc. (any place that has a life class and uses models) and asked for a list of models. If you hire a model...be sure to get a signed model release so that you can use their image.

As to the client supplying a pix...unless the lighting is absolutely correct, you really should insist that you be the one to take the photo. Besides, the resulting painting isn't really "yours" unless you create the whole thing from scratch - not to mention the copyright violation of using someone else's work for profit.

The only exception I can think of in using someone else's photo is when the person has passed away and you have no choice in the matter.

02-13-2002, 09:55 AM	#5
Karin Wells FT Pro, Mem SOG,'08 Cert Excellence PSA, '02 Schroeder Portrait Award Copley Soc, '99 1st Place PSA, '98 Sp Recognition Washington Soc Portrait Artists, '97 1st Prize ASOPA, '97 Best Prtfolio ASOPA Joined: Jun 2001 Location: Peterborough, NH Posts: 1,114	Hmmmmm.....building up a portfolio? I began by painting my family and friends (at least they cooperated). I also contacted art schools, etc. (any place that has a life class and uses models) and asked for a list of models. If you hire a model...be sure to get a signed model release so that you can use their image. As to the client supplying a pix...unless the lighting is absolutely correct, you really should insist that you be the one to take the photo. Besides, the resulting painting isn't really "yours" unless you create the whole thing from scratch - not to mention the copyright violation of using someone else's work for profit. The only exception I can think of in using someone else's photo is when the person has passed away and you have no choice in the matter. __________________ Karin Wells www.KarinWells.com www.KarinWells.BlogSpot.com