Meet the Other Phone. Flexible and made to last.

Meet the Other Phone.
Flexible and made to last.

Buy now

Please or to access all these features

Chat

Join the discussion and chat with other Mumsnetters about everyday life, relationships and parenting.

Where can I get a drawing finished please?

9 replies

Travelcrazy · 06/02/2024 08:35

Ordered a drawing of my son from Etsy, the seller said they make as many tweaks as it takes to get it right. He sent one proof which was very good but not quite right, I asked him to make some changes and he has disappeared! no longer a seller on Etsy. I really like it and want to give it my DS for his birthday in two weeks. Can anyone suggest someone who may finish it please? It is in colour and a flattering caricature type with lots of detail.
Thanks for any suggestions.

OP posts:
NigelHarmansNewWife · 06/02/2024 08:37

I can't imagine any artist will want to finish someone else's work. You need to find a new artist and start again.

underneaththeash · 06/02/2024 08:39

What's he called, someone on here might be able to find him!

ILoveMyCatButHesAPervert · 06/02/2024 08:44

NigelHarmansNewWife · 06/02/2024 08:37

I can't imagine any artist will want to finish someone else's work. You need to find a new artist and start again.

Plenty of artists who don't earn enough to be that snooty.

Could contact people offering similar on Etsy and ask them? Or search small artists' accounts on Instagram.

BreakfastAtMimis · 06/02/2024 08:52

I agree with PP, no artist I know would agree to finish a drawing someone else had started.

Plus if you've only seen one proof, presumably you don't even have the right type of file to give another artist anyway (assuming it's a digital drawing).

MogTheMoogle · 06/02/2024 08:57

Have you actually got the drawing or just the proof?

Perhaps clumsy phrasing, but is it actually a drawing, where someone has taken pencil to paper, or is it a photo that's been ran through a computer to create a drawing-like image (no offence meant to the artist if they have drawn it).

What changes need to be made? Ive not had experience commissoning works, or amending them. However, my thoughts are depending on the materials used, the cost and the actual details that need changing it may need to be done from scratch - but there's no harm is saying - this proof is a good example but I want x/y/z changed.

Travelcrazy · 06/02/2024 09:02

Thanks for the replies, the seller is Funcartoonstore.
I am not sure if it was drawn or digitally created, the eyes are not blue enough and I need a watch and some tattoos added 🙄😅

OP posts:
MotherOfGodWeeFella · 06/02/2024 09:46

ILoveMyCatButHesAPervert · 06/02/2024 08:44

Plenty of artists who don't earn enough to be that snooty.

Could contact people offering similar on Etsy and ask them? Or search small artists' accounts on Instagram.

It's not snooty. They own the copyright for starters. How many struggling genuine artists do you know who would actually complete someone else's work?

Travelcrazy · 06/02/2024 10:23

Thanks everyone I have sorted it, I have found him under another name!

OP posts:
pinkyredrose · 06/02/2024 10:24

NigelHarmansNewWife · 06/02/2024 08:37

I can't imagine any artist will want to finish someone else's work. You need to find a new artist and start again.

This

New posts on this thread. Refresh page