There are 2 requirements to join:
- 1) Subscribe to my mailing list
- 2) Provide good enough photos
Margin of freedom: Feel free to upload 1 or 2 photos. I prefer up close photos, but full body pictures are okay too. As for style, be free and pick your favorite pictures of yourself, they don’t have to be professional shots (weird and ordinary photos are welcome).
Photo Use: By submitting your photo, you’re giving me permission to use it to create artworks, which I may share publicly. I may use your pictures several times.
No Guarantee of Selection: Submitting a photo does not guarantee that I’ll draw you. I’ll choose 1 or 2 people from the pool each month, based on what fits my artistic focus.
Notification: If your photo is selected and I end up painting you, I’ll email you and share the artwork on my social media (and tag you if you’d like).
Discount for prints and the original: If your photo is selected, you’ll get a special discount on the original and on prints (of the respective artwork).
Creative Control: I may take the info you share into account, but the portrait will be a result of my artistic vision.
Photo Quality: Please upload clear, good-quality photos. Good lighting and focus make a huge difference!
Disclaimer: You understand that you will not receive a hard copy of the artwork or the original unless you purchase them. I normally charge for portraits and yours will be done for free if your photo is chosen. To thank you for your collaboration, I will give you a special discount for prints and the original artwork if you decide to purchase them.
Privacy: Your photo may be shared publicly in Art-vs-Reference posts for comparisons or studies, but your personal details will be kept private. Remember, if you decide to be tagged in posts, people will have access to your page.
