How To Commission The Right Photo Painter

Have you not for once wondered how people in days before the advent of the camera were able to take their photographs? I have been intrigued by photo painting lately, especially wondering how it was in pre-camera times. Even with today’s advancement in camera technology, hand-drawing on canvas has not lost its relevance. Traditional Hand painted picture painters still occupy a place and relevance in the art world even with the high-tech world we live in in 2016 – the old traditional methods will always have a place no matter how advanced we get as a civilization.

During pre-camera times, only a few people were privileged enough to get painted portraits of themselves; these were usually the Royalty and Aristocratic bloodlines as they were the only ones wealthy enough whom could afford such a privilege - the well-to-do of society. But many years after the emergence of the camera, hand painted pictures are now commonplace. Today, if you wish to have an artist draw you a beautiful painting, you need to hire those with the knowledge, skill and passion to deliver a high quality piece.

Below are five essential qualities you need to consider before hiring your professional Photo Painter

1. Art Is A Passion Not Just A Job:

When looking for the right photo painter, the artist must have the passion for the subject matter, painting without such a passion could only produce a mediocre result. Choose a Master artist, a specialist in the genre you would like painted. Until you have identified such a trait in an artist, I would not hire just anyone to paint my photo, I would critique and vet rigorously.

2. Resilient Spirit

The Master artist knows there is no stopping until the job is done. It is not about the money; it is about the passion and the need to make your photo painting stand out. They care more about reputation through amazing work than remuneration- that comes secondary after the photo painter knows the client is overjoyed with the piece.

3. Strong Work Principle

Once you decide on what pictures to paint the project should go only to the Master artist that you have done your due diligence and of course vetted thoroughly as mentioned above who commits himself or herself to the work. While the art of painting thrives on patience, insight and resilience to get the job done, it also comes with the ability to manage time, work process and building the layers on the canvas efficiently. An artist needs to be firm on such principles that take the commission as important above all else. Hiring just any artist will not meet your expectations.

4. Business Minded

Coming to be an art enthusiast is not a day job, it takes an inner character to be open-minded and learning to love nature. Giving the purity of character of an art lover, one quality the real artist possesses is business orientation. It’s not about the first job; it is about building a lasting relationship and only someone with a high sense of business acumen understands that when you commission him/her on a photo painting basis further commissions can be expected if you are impressed on every level.

5. Appreciate People With Love For Their Work

The real Master artist understands the importance of positive attitude to work and only to spend their time or attend only to individuals who help to move their career forward. When you have pictures to paint, one way of knowing the right artist is that he tunes his antenna in your direction with full concentration on the commission at hand. He or she does not waste their time with people who do not appreciate their work.

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