1/16/2014

How To Choose An 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.

For example if you are giving a presentation you need something clear. A simple cartoon can often provide the detail necessary in a succinct way. It often helps if the cartoon is humorous as people tend to find it easier to remember points if they are presented to them in an amusing way.

It is important to be realistic when you are commissioning work from an artist. If you need work done quickly then it will be very hard to get detail. You should also avoid asking for a lot of details. For example if you want someone to do a cartoon to illustrate a point then these are often better for being simple and easy for people to read.

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 can find illustrators in a range of places. Some will be members of agencies while others will be independent and have their own websites. This inevitably means you get a range of experience and quality and it means you have to be carefully when looking at the options available to you.

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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