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Turn your photo into a painting!
By joleneb at 04/30/2009 - 13:54
Imagine having a painting that captures your wedding day, or maybe a drawing of the leopard you photographed on safari!

As an established artist with a BA in Fine Art and over 300 paintings sold to date, I can change any photograph into a painting. I work in oils on stretched canvas or in pencil on paper. The size and medium is up to you! Prices are worked out according to size, medium and subject-matter. My art is not only a lasting memory , but also an investment piece. Each unique painting and drawing will include a certificate of authenticity.

This is a way for you to save your special moments as something to be passed down through generations.

My work can be viewed at
http://www.afriqimage.co.za.

jolene.boshoff@gmail.com




by Peter_Wickham on Thu, 04/30/2009 - 15:02
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Originally Posted by joleneb View Post
A new blog entry has been added:

Turn your photo into a work of art!
Surely you are not implying that images here are not works of art in themselves? - Just a question.

by joleneb on Thu, 04/30/2009 - 15:46
Not at all! Every photo is already a work of art in it's own right. I might have to revise that heading! thanks Peter!

by Mark Thomas on Thu, 04/30/2009 - 15:49
Had the same thought Peter - maybe we are just a bit too sensitive!

On a sidebar: I see so many artists who paint from photo's in books and postcards etc. and never give the original artist credit. They copy and make a living off other people's art. There was a thread on DPReview where a tog actually sued a painter who was doing that and he won the case and a hefty payment.

I have 3 artists who paint from my images, and they all pay me.

by joleneb on Thu, 04/30/2009 - 15:53
I agree that it is unfair to use someone's hard earned photo for a painting for your own gain. I ask for permission, and always give credit where credit is due.

by Keith on Thu, 04/30/2009 - 16:34
I have personally seen Jolenes work and have 2 of her paintings hanging in my house so she is quite above board and very good.

by elsa hoffmann on Thu, 04/30/2009 - 16:44
Jolene - from what I have seen your paintings are really superb. I dont think anyone can fault you there - really very well done. Great photo-realism. You must have a great market.

I think tho that the problem is not you or how good you are - but rather as mentioned - that is it a sensitive subject - the one of photos versus paintings being called art. Especially in the past couple of weeks - there has been some discussion about fine art photography on various site and forums. Everyone wants to be regarded as an artist (obviously) - so please dont see this as a personal remark about your work, but rather about the subject.

I hope you get LOTS of stuff to paint! LIke Mark - I have two artists that also paints my work, and its lovely to see.

by SharonH on Wed, 05/06/2009 - 09:22
What would be regarded as a reasonable fee for an artist to pay in order to paint a photo? After all, the artist does get a rather decent price for the paintings!

by sharkbait on Fri, 03/05/2010 - 19:46
I have a friend who does most of her commissions from photo... really is fantastic stuff...

 
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