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Linda,
This is the only photo of any of the sketches I have done and this one was actually a 45 minute sitting. I do have some photos of the painting commissions I got as a result of them. I set up at the Renaissance Faire here every August and it is so fast pace that I do not think about taking photos of the finished work. Once I get started I am doing a painting every half hour for the entire day. I hire a helper. I charge a very minumal fee-$25 and have not had one person dissatisfied with their sketch. If they didn't like it they would either get their money returned to them or else I would take a photo of them and do the portrait at home. All my work is guaranteed. Most people come to the Faire for the entire weekend so the paintings have time to set up (I use a copal medium or liquin) and then pick them up when they are ready to go home. I have sent the paintings to their owners after the Faire too for those that didn't want to transport them wet. They are thrilled with the idea of posing for a portrait-a very 'Renaissance Period' thing to do. We have a lot of fun with it. The children want me to dress them in fairy costumes or give them a sword and shield.
This weekend I am going to an art festival and may do portraits (or not) although I have to admit I am much more comfortable at the Faire when everyone is in costume.
Sorry about the rash term 'lucrative'. I don't think of it as just a money making opportunity so shouldn't have made it sound like that. I love doing it. I have met so many wonderful people and the challenge is stimulating to say the least. I am looking forward to this opportunity again in August. The Faire runs for three weekends.
I do not use lights. There is no electricity at the Faire. Just the sunlight. I might have to move things around during the course of the day. I'm very spontanious and flexible.
Thanks for asking.
Dianne
This sketch was not done at the Faire, that's why I have a photo. This was a son of a 'pirate' family that was advertising for the Faire at an Art in the Park event a couple of weeks before. It was done outside and I just changed the background. But it gives you an idea of what I do.
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