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Karin Wells · 08-20-2002, 08:48 AM

I have a friend who asks friends and acquaintances to sit for a portrait (usually a photography session) and then she takes them to lunch as "payment" for the favor. She is then free to use the painting as she sees fit and the model is not obligated to purchase (or even see) the painting when it is completed.

BUT if somebody does want to purchase a portrait that you have done of, let's say, their child...what on earth is wrong with selling it to them? Do you not wish to be a professional portrait artist?

08-20-2002, 08:48 AM	#4
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	I have a friend who asks friends and acquaintances to sit for a portrait (usually a photography session) and then she takes them to lunch as "payment" for the favor. She is then free to use the painting as she sees fit and the model is not obligated to purchase (or even see) the painting when it is completed. BUT if somebody does want to purchase a portrait that you have done of, let's say, their child...what on earth is wrong with selling it to them? Do you not wish to be a professional portrait artist? __________________ Karin Wells www.KarinWells.com www.KarinWells.BlogSpot.com