Bad Portraits by Karlee

Serves Tualatin, OR

35244

Hired 4 times

1 employee

7 years in business

Not yet available

5.0

This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, PayPal, Square cash app, Venmo, and Zelle.

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Background Check

Karlee Patton
Completed on 12/9/2019

Introduction

Everybody wants to loosen up, have fun, and make sincere connections. That's what I help people do. I began drawing portraits for hire in 2018 because of the joy I experienced in every interaction. I offer playful and genuine energy to every single guest that I draw. I'm often told I ask great questions. Learning about my portrait subjects helps me capture their personality and include a quote with each portrait, which always makes people laugh or smile, and sometimes cry--in a good way.

Q&A

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?

I charge an hourly rate for live portraits to be paid by the event host. It's essential to the experience that for guests receiving the experience, the portrait is a gift. I offer alternate wedding packages that include extras, such as pre-wedding portrait sessions over zoom and an illustrated guestbook for the newlyweds. This keepsake is a custom-printed book that includes copies of all the portraits, messages from guests, and extra illustrations from the big day.

What is your typical process for working with a new customer?

For events: 1. We determine the duration of time you want me to draw portraits and the optimal location for me to set up at the event. 2. I send you a contract and request payment preferably a week before the event date. 3. I show up and draw your guests! It's fun! For remote illustration projects: 1. We have an an introductory phone call (or email if preferred) about the scope of your project. 2. We set a timeline and expectations. 3. I deliver initial sketches for approval. A revision process is included. 4. Upon approval of sketches, I complete the illustration(s) and deliver them in your preferred digital format(s). 5. Hopefully, you leave me a great review!

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

I have a degree in journalism that included a wide variety of visual communication and design courses. I wrote business plans for 5 years, which taught me to ask good questions in order to understand the unique goals of diverse businesses. I've designed marketing materials, websites, and all sorts of special art projects so I am skilled in functional design for digital media as well as art by hand.

How did you get started doing this type of work?

I've made art since I was a kid. As the applications of creative work evolved throughout my life, my tools and practice have followed suit. My work with portraits began as a passion project in 2017.

What types of customers have you worked with?

Event hosts of all kinds, businesses large and small, and couples (for weddings)

Describe a recent project you are fond of. How long did it take?

I often draw portraits at company and staff parties for 3-5 hours, resulting in between 20-40 portraits per event. Each portrait represents a great conversation with a guest who is able to feel seen and celebrated by the experience in addition to getting a unique memento from the event.

What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?

Communicate clearly and openly about your expectations and desires for the project before beginning any of the work. Set time-based goals and request a contract to establish trust and peace of mind.

What questions should customers think through before talking to professionals about their project?

Are you in love with the artistic style of the illustrator? You should be! What kind of experience do you want to have, or do you want your guests to have? What do you want to accomplish with this work? What spirit should it convey?