Thursday, 16 January 2014

Finding The Right Illustrator Portland Maine

By Marissa Velazquez


An illustration can be useful in a number of different ways. For children it makes it easier for them to engage with a story. However even adults can benefit from visual aids such as when you are giving a presentation. If you are not confident with your drawing skills and want an alternative to standard downloadable artwork then you should consider commissioning an illustrator Portland Maine.

You have to think carefully about what you want before contacting an artist. Some pictures need to be rich and detailed. In other cases a simple illustration is better, especially if you need to make a point and you want people to remember it. For example a cartoon with a caption can often make it a lot easier for people to take in a lot of information during a presentation.

This will make it easier to compare artists. You can then come up with a shortlist of artists who are best suited to your requirements. This is when you can then further narrow down the options and choose the ideal artist that suits your style but also can work to your deadlines and meet your budget. Remember to talk to them directly and find out more about their experience and if possible get references from previous clients to gauge how efficiently they work.

Think about the kind of style you want. It helps to find some reference images. This helps make it easier for you to compare artists and also give them help when it comes to doing commission work for you. This does not necessarily mean they will exactly match the reference image but it will give them a guide.

It is vital you give the artist as much information as they need. If possible ask them to show you roughs before doing the final piece. This will mean they can change the picture without spending too long editing a piece. In some cases they may charge more for redoing work so you need to clarify this before you start and budget accordingly.

You should come up with an agreement before they begin work. A good example of a contract is fifty per cent payment upfront and fifty per cent on completion. This means the artist has some money before they start and you do not lose out too much if you are not satisfied with the work. The artist should mention any additional charges if they have to redo work.

Experience is also something to bear in mind. The most professional artists will usually have credits and published work. It is worth investing a little bit more in order to get the best possible quality available to you. While you can get quality work from inexperienced artists and some enthusiastic amateurs may be willing to prove themselves you are taking a risk.

In short when you are choosing an illustrator Portland Maine you have to decide who you want and the kind of work you want them to do. You may or may not want to choose someone from the local area. Whoever you choose you have to put the effort in to find someone whose work is most appropriate to your needs. Look online for more information and to compare artists.




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