What is the most romantic thing you can do? Start a portrait painting business - that's what! You will grow fond of your sitter, have fun painting, and fall in love with the portrait you painted. After all, the portrait will be your "baby" and you will not want to let it go. Once you have painted your first portrait, you will see what I mean.
People love to have their portrait painted and you can make a substantial income with your exquisite paintings.
How much money can you make? A good, as yet unknown portrait artist, can expect to be paid anywhere from $10,000 to $25,000 for a head and shoulders portrait. At this rate just 6 to 7 portraits can earn you a living. If you become known as a painter, you will be able to double and triple that income.
Portrait painting takes determination and skill. But it is also amazing fun. If you want to start a portrait painting business but feel you need more training or education, think about taking classes at a local art school. Most give evening classes as well as day classes.
You can get a jump your training by taking private classes or small group classes. Many portrait teachers or advanced students hold private classes you can join. Often teachers hold "painting vacations" in the summer where you can get in-depth training
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