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Karin Wells · 12-09-2001, 11:59 AM

Interesting comment that even though you all used the same reference, each painting turned out different.

I nearly always paint from photographs, but I never use a photo that I have not personally taken. Besides the ethics of using another person's photographic work, it is illegal unless you have written permission.

There is a post that is entirely about painting from photographs at: http://forum.portraitartist.com/show...=&threadid=237

12-09-2001, 11:59 AM	#8
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	Interesting comment that even though you all used the same reference, each painting turned out different. I nearly always paint from photographs, but I never use a photo that I have not personally taken. Besides the ethics of using another person's photographic work, it is illegal unless you have written permission. There is a post that is entirely about painting from photographs at: http://forum.portraitartist.com/show...=&threadid=237 __________________ Karin Wells www.KarinWells.com www.KarinWells.BlogSpot.com