Hello All,
I'm interested in any feedback the talented folks here might have. About six months ago, I started a business called "Pictoart" (http://www.pictoart.com). With very limited marketing, this business has grown to a point where I can no longer keep up with demand. I've had to occasionally "turn off" advertising when I get as many orders as I'm able to complete. I'm currently doing nearly all of the artwork myself, and this can only be part-time for me right now.
I was wondering if anyone here might be interested in working as independent contractors by providing artwork based on photos submitted by Pictoart customers. I would continue to handle all the mundane business aspects (getting orders, working with customers, printing the artwork, framing, packing and shipping, advertising, etc.) and anyone who was interested could do the actual creative work and I'd pay them.
I'd set up a collaborative web environment nearly identical to the one here at RetouchPro where artists can create personal profiles, view available orders, post threads, and upload their work. In a way, it'd be much like the mini-challenges that are posted here, but people would get paid.
Keep in mind, I'm not talking about life altering amounts of money. I haven't figured out exactly, but ballpark estimate is $20 to $50 for an 8"x10" (300 dpi). More for larger or unusually complicated projects. But for those of us that love this form of artwork and do it as a hobby, this would be an opportunity to make some money for doing something you would likely do for free anyway. It'd also be good resume fodder if you are just starting out and want some commercial experience.
Starting Pictoart has been very rewarding. Many of the orders we receive come from people whose lives are truly touched by the artwork we provide. We've gotten wedding photos, pictures of loved ones who have passed away, requests for family portraits created from photos of individuals from separate photos, and a wide range of other subjects.
I welcome you to explore our website to learn more about what we are doing. We'll be making some fairly major modifications to our site in the next few weeks and building a portal so that other artists might participate is among the things I'm planning to add.
I wanted to throw this out to the folks here and perhaps gague the potential interest. The folks here have amazing talent, and for those of you that don't already make an income from your work and don't have the time and energy to do the upfront work to start and run a business, this could be a very low pressure way to provide a service to people who will greatly appreciate it, and make some money on the side.
Thanks,
Bill Jacobson
I'm interested in any feedback the talented folks here might have. About six months ago, I started a business called "Pictoart" (http://www.pictoart.com). With very limited marketing, this business has grown to a point where I can no longer keep up with demand. I've had to occasionally "turn off" advertising when I get as many orders as I'm able to complete. I'm currently doing nearly all of the artwork myself, and this can only be part-time for me right now.
I was wondering if anyone here might be interested in working as independent contractors by providing artwork based on photos submitted by Pictoart customers. I would continue to handle all the mundane business aspects (getting orders, working with customers, printing the artwork, framing, packing and shipping, advertising, etc.) and anyone who was interested could do the actual creative work and I'd pay them.
I'd set up a collaborative web environment nearly identical to the one here at RetouchPro where artists can create personal profiles, view available orders, post threads, and upload their work. In a way, it'd be much like the mini-challenges that are posted here, but people would get paid.
Keep in mind, I'm not talking about life altering amounts of money. I haven't figured out exactly, but ballpark estimate is $20 to $50 for an 8"x10" (300 dpi). More for larger or unusually complicated projects. But for those of us that love this form of artwork and do it as a hobby, this would be an opportunity to make some money for doing something you would likely do for free anyway. It'd also be good resume fodder if you are just starting out and want some commercial experience.
Starting Pictoart has been very rewarding. Many of the orders we receive come from people whose lives are truly touched by the artwork we provide. We've gotten wedding photos, pictures of loved ones who have passed away, requests for family portraits created from photos of individuals from separate photos, and a wide range of other subjects.
I welcome you to explore our website to learn more about what we are doing. We'll be making some fairly major modifications to our site in the next few weeks and building a portal so that other artists might participate is among the things I'm planning to add.
I wanted to throw this out to the folks here and perhaps gague the potential interest. The folks here have amazing talent, and for those of you that don't already make an income from your work and don't have the time and energy to do the upfront work to start and run a business, this could be a very low pressure way to provide a service to people who will greatly appreciate it, and make some money on the side.
Thanks,
Bill Jacobson
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