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Finding The Right Illustrator Portland Maine

By Marissa Velazquez


There is an old saying that a picture is worth a thousand words. If you are giving a presentation a picture can often make it easier for people to visualise a point you are trying to make. Whatever the reason it helps to find the best quality illustrator Portland Maine available in your price range.

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.

One way to be sure that you get the right artist is to know the kind of style you want. Think about the kind of artists you like that will be appropriate to what you want. You should then give this to the artist so that they know the kind of thing you want and whether or not they can do it for you.

Ideally you should narrow it down to around three options. Do not simply look at who offers the lowest price. You have to think about the level of experience they offer and whether or not they will be able to meet their deadline. It often pays to invest a bit more in the best quality!

An artist ought to be clear about what they charge. As well per page it will depend on the amount of detail. A quick sketch of a face or a doodle will be the most affordable while a full comic book style page or several pages will naturally cost more. Therefore you have to think about how much work is necessary for the job you want them to do.

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.

Ideally you should look for at least three with the style you want. You can then compare the cost of their work and whether they can meet your deadline. It is best to have a strict deadline as people tend to focus better when they know there is only so much time to do the work. It also helps to have a clear contract so that they know the work involved and how you expect them to work and equally you have to be responsible for promptly paying them when requested. You also need to clarify details such as whether or not they will charge for redoing work.

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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