"Don White" wrote in message ...
"Ryk" wrote in message
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I am a professional portrait artist and was wondering whether people
think it is a good idea to offer my services to boat owners, that is,
I would like to paint boat portraits. I am already involved in the
portraiture of people, animals, homes, etc., but would really like to
paint (or possibly use pastels) a cherished boat: I love to do large,
graceful "objects" (architecturally interesting buildings and streets,
large homes and gardens, for example) and feel enthusiastic about
doing a boat. All I need is a client! Any ideas...? Is this even a
good idea itself?

I don't think it is a bad idea. One thing most of us lack enough of
are nice images of our boats under sail.

Ryk


Would you work from a favourite photo???

Yes, this is exactly how we work. Again, if anyone is interested in
such a service, do not hesitate to use the email address we have set
up for this purpose: (Is google censoring email
addresses now? If so the address is mmh799 at hotmail) We are
portraitists who do work of loved ones, pets, and cherished property;
we're especially interested in anyone who would like to give a
portrait as an Easter gift. I am also interested in exploring the idea
of offering a 10% finders' fee, something which could be rather
lucrative to the "finder", as our prices range across several thousand
dollars, for those who can help us find new clients.. feel free to
post or mail me on this. Thanks to you all.