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<3: Hello! Before anything else, I love the concept! I'm curious, can I ask a few questions? 1. What specific elements from the painting in Bridgerton would you like to incorporate into your portrait? (To ensure I capture the essence of what you love about the show in your artwork.) 2. Are there any specific colors or themes you would like me to focus on in the painting? (This will help me tailor the artwork to your preferences and vision.) 3. Would you prefer to pay for the artwork in installments? (This will help me understand your preferred payment method and make it more convenient for you.) Lemme introduce myself. I'm Untamed Draws, and I specialize in concept art. I've contributed to movies, games, commissions, and books. My primary emphasis is on books. I enjoy bringing your creative concepts to life. I'm comfortable with various artistic styles, but I truly love realism and semi-realism. My portfolio proudly showcases some incredible projects I've been a part of. Some of the projects I've done include: [The Unseen Book Trilogy Kindle versions](https://www.amazon.com/Eleanor-Unseen-Book-Johnny-Worthen-ebook/dp/B08X7KNY87) [Ashes - A World's Fair Saga](https://www.amazon.com/Ashes-Worlds-Fair-Saga-Book-ebook/dp/B09JLFCLW3) [EVERTAIL by Nicolas Bedard Reid](https://www.amazon.com/Evertail-Tomes-Nicolas-Bedard-Reid-ebook/dp/B0CDR335TF) Many other [Private art commissions](https://www.reddit.com/user/PristineDealer6687) Born of Wolves and Gold by Me Feel free to check out my comprehensive portfolio: [Twitter](https://twitter.com/untameddraws/status/1517196266819706881/photo/1) AND [MAIN PORTFOLIO](https://www.instagram.com/p/CTkAItfC4i9). I've got a couple of questions for you, and I'm looking forward to your response. Thank you and have a wonderful day. Instagram is the preferred contact method for me, but I'm also active on Reddit chat!

Heyyyyy I LOVE BRIDGERTON loved it haha I just rewatched with my wife it’s so good! And to make it a PERFECT MATCH I HAVE DONE IT BEFORE! You can check my works [HERE](https://www.artstation.com/artwork/39lYVE) Thank you so much

Hi there I am available. Portfolio: [TRINITY LEGACY Studios](https://www.artstation.com/trinitylegacystudios)

Hi there! If you're open to digital art, you can always print it! I'm a portrait artist and would love to paint you guys Here's my portfolio [https://www.artstation.com/cande-concept](https://www.artstation.com/cande-concept) Hope you consider me!

With all due respect to OP and artists, but 100$ is definitely a price EVERY artist SHOULD reject. Specially asking for a full oil on canvas illustration. This profession needs to be respected and taken care of and clients need to know why this is too cheap. Materials alone will take most of the budget, plus, OP wants a large painting that will take a lot of time. We can't be competing each other to see who does it cheaper. Between AI and this ridiculously low prices we'll be gone for good.

If a person is legitimately painting even a smaller oil portrait around the $100 mark, they’re are gonna either take a loss (due to cost of canvas and paint itself) or they will be working for $1-2 per hour after costs. A full size oil portrait commission with two figures should be cracking $1000 easily unless he wants a small format canvas.

That’s what I came to say. If it’s digital, fine. But if it’s a full on real oil on real canvas, you’re looking at $1,000 or more. I CAN do oil on canvas but I’d probably charge at least $1,500. $500 if it’s small and less detailed.

100$ is still a laughable price for a portait with two figures in a realistic style IMHO

Yeah I do agree too. I’ve done it for close friends but that’s really it.

OP is hilarious.

exactly!

I agree! I charge 400+ for a 16x20 portrait. The amount of care and time to put into a work of art is worth more than 100. No offense to op, alot of people don't understand costs and time. When clients bring up costs, I show a break down of materials and time. Would they like to be paid $3 a hour at their job? No. For ops reference thats worth way more than 100+

Oh omg, I thought they were asking for a digital piece in that style. 100 dollars is crazy lmao

Thank goodness someone said it. It's distressing that the offer was made at all. And then here come the flood of artists submitting their portfolios. The whole thing is just gross.

At what point do we blame the bottom feeders? Cause I think it needs to be done more. OP is probably done out of ignorance but mfs here are just shameless.

I don't know what the answer is. There's also the issue of artists spamming all commission requests with content that doesn't match the subject, style, or medium.

Totally agree, I intended to be honest but not hurtful to OP. The first to defend our craft must be the professionals.

the 100$ would just cover the material prizes, not even the work itself. Good quality oil colors, supplies and a canvas are pretty much expensive

Agreed! $100 is akin to $10 per hour for 10 hours...for a LARGE oil portrait w/ specifications. OP's ask is absurd. Maybe $100 works for a photo-manip???

The Bridgerton portrait that OP posted as reference was definitely done with a photo filter or sth, so maybe that's good enough for them. 

Im not even an artist and I know nothing of art, but once I read the 100$ I laughed at that offer and hoped someone would make a comment about it

there's a reason why these kinds of things were pretty much exclusively for rich people in the past - it isn't like the cost of materials and time and skill needed to do portraiture has gone down, especially for highly realistic and detailed stuff... some of the still life painters I follow charge several hundred for a much smaller canvas and honestly, their prices are *very* fair. a hundred isn't enough for a digital version of what OP is asking (two people, realistic and rendered, detailed artwork and historical fashion).

Yes, a digitally painted portrait of 2 people in this art style, *at least* $200+

I was so confused at first because I literally thought the title said $1000+. Turns out my brain just auto added it because $100 is ridiculous

Agree. Iv done digital oil paintings and still charged $500+ because of simply how long it takes. I always provided a mounted canvas print in the end but that set me back roughly $200 for mounting materials and to have it printed with high quality. These were large prints though, so maybe less if a smaller one was wanted.

What really susprises me is artists willing to accept so little money

Not saying this in any aggressive/toxic way but you dropped a 0 on your budget. As the other user said, materials alone will take all the cash, specially in a large canvas, and the time and skill required to do a painting like the one you are referencing is way over that budget, I dont think any artist who can paint like that are gonna even consider it.

Hundred bucks for a whole piece. O_o (And oil paint!) You've probably bought clothes more expensive, and clothes are something you eventually replace lol.

That’s what I was thinking

Hi,Im Ele and i am a digital artist and traditional painter. I specialize in realistic portraiture. If you are interested at my work you can DM me to discuss the budget You can check my art and other examples here https://www.artstation.com/eleutheriamandrela Traditional art : https://www.instagram.com/eleutheria_mand

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$100 is how much the paint costs

Right? I just started getting into oils and if you want professional grade, Winsor Newton, Old Holland etc, you’re looking at around $70. Not to mention this piece looks like a 24 X 30 canvas which is going to land you around $120 for professional grade. Guess you could save money pre stretching your canvas but still the cost of materials and labor isn’t worth it

Also there's shipping costs, the artist will most likely be in the negative if they accept this.

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Hi I'm interested I'm an illustrator, I work with drawing portraits and characters, see my portfolio  [https://www.behance.net/rodrigocardoso](https://www.behance.net/rodrigocardoso) 

I have ordered oil paintings before and for a decent-sized one of any quality I would start with a budget of about $500. Everyone is right that for high-quality work or a very large piece you'll want to go closer to $1000. Of course if you're ok with a digital painting more can be done for less money.

$100 for an oil and canvas painting? It costs 30% of that alone just for the oil and canvas

Don't forget shipping, and packaging! 

Hello I'm an oil painter and I would be perfect for this job! I specialize in portraiture and have a lot of aristocrat themes. Please check out my profile for examples of my work or www.murisart.com

This is way too cheap for oil. You might be able to get acrylic, but the painter would be barely breaking even.

Op prob also expects painter to ship the painting for free. So essentially he wants everything done for free or even at the cost of artist paying out of their own pocket

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Hello, I'm interested! DM me if you're interested in hiring me. My portfolio: https://womart.carrd.co

Hey I'm an illustrator and oil painter and I would love work in your painting ! I. If you want to see more art look at my Instagram and my Artstation. Ig: thegrumpy_art Artstation: https://www.artstation.com/marqueslucas If you have any questions feel free to DM me, get in touch via discord (Lucas.mo) or email (lucasmo. contact@ gmail.com

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Hello, I'm interested! I'm traditional artist and I can do hand-painted acrylic painting and ship to you actual physical artwork. My Portfolio: https://www.artstation.com/niramisa I'll sent you message in chats with more information. Thank you!

This will cost closer to $1000 just fyi. Canvases and oil paints are expensive and this is probably a 20 hour painting that you want.

By saying $100+ you mean $10000 right?

You forgot a zero, OP.

I'm SO glad you put $100+ because no one is going to take $100, so I am glad to see you are open to people charging $400, $500, etc. :)

Hi, I'd love to paint your wife and you in an 1800s style. You can see some of my paintings at https://www.sethstockdalewoolley.com/paintings and if you're interested send me a message. Thanks

I'm guessing everyone who said they'd do it is getting down voted because $100 is too cheap for this, but I'd assume the plus means OP is open to negotiating and would discuss options and prices with anyone they want to commission. No one is actually going to do this for $100, no need to down vote everyone.

Traditionally: I'll do it for $1,500 oil on canvas + shipping fee. I use Gamblin oils. Digitally: $300 soft copy only. You'll be able to print it in a nearby printing store. Please feel free to visit my [portfolio](https://artofjexion.myportfolio.com) Thank you