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2009 Portrait Swap Sign-Up Sheet - 10/13/2009 2:46:33 PM

gillie

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Unlike previous years where we randomly paired members for this event, this year we're asking members to find their own partner. If you're looking for someone to partner with, sign up here! And if you already have a partner, please let us know with whom you're partnering.

All work must be completed by 30 November 2009. As this is a swap, we ask that you send your finished portrait to your partner.

Have at it, and have fun!

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RE: 2009 Portrait Swap Sign-Up Sheet - 10/13/2009 3:19:06 PM

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I would like to sign up and need a partner. This would be my first Portrait Swap as I am new to EBSQ.

Thanks!

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RE: 2009 Portrait Swap Sign-Up Sheet - 10/14/2009 1:35:54 AM

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Wow, Harold, you are very talented. Welcome to EBSQ! Give it a little while for people to check in. It's been slow today, and I think a lot of people may not realize the list has gone up.

Amie, I am going to pair up with Vicky Knowles.

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RE: 2009 Portrait Swap Sign-Up Sheet - 10/14/2009 7:54:18 AM

bafiedel

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Welcome Howard! Wow, very impressive portfolio!

I hope you are finding your way around EBSQ and the forums. Feel free to join the chatter down in Coffee Talk where we hang out.

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RE: 2009 Portrait Swap Sign-Up Sheet - 10/14/2009 9:35:30 AM

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Welcome Harold, your work is wonderful!

I'm surprised there haven't been more sign ups yet. As John mentioned, we're paired up for this (my first portrait swap ever!)

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RE: 2009 Portrait Swap Sign-Up Sheet - 10/14/2009 10:27:44 AM

miniv

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Hi!
I would like to sign up for the show as well, and I am looking for a partner!
Harold, if you are still looking for someone for the swap, we could be partners. You can check out my portfolio, and let me know!
-Veronique

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RE: 2009 Portrait Swap Sign-Up Sheet - 10/14/2009 10:38:01 AM

gettopecasso

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Thanks for the warm welcome! Since I am unfamiliar with how this all works do we pick who we want to partner with or are we assigned a partner here? Are there rules or instructions on how to do the portrait swap? Thanks again!

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RE: 2009 Portrait Swap Sign-Up Sheet - 10/14/2009 11:01:26 AM

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Harold, you can pick, so if you want to work with Veronique, feel free!

I'll point you to an older thread that explains how the swapping part works as soon as I find it.

So great to see you jumping into EBSQ with both feet!

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RE: 2009 Portrait Swap Sign-Up Sheet - 10/14/2009 11:10:40 AM

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Here's some general guidelines on swaps:

All partners need to agree beforehand if they're going to physically swap or sell their originals In the case of our Portrait Swaps, since we're dealing with portraits of each other, we typically just swap the completed works of art.

All partners need to agree beforehand whether or not it's cool to offer reproductions of the finished product after the swap is complete

All partners need to communicate with each other and do their best to complete their swaps on time.

And some suggestions to keep all participants happy:

Discuss beforehand the size, ground (canvas, paper, etc) and media in which your portraits will be done. You won't necessarily be happy if you complete a 12 x 16 oil on canvas and receive a 2.5 x 3.5 pencil on paper in return. Sizes, ground, and media are entirely up to you, but it's always good to be on the same page as your partner.

Try to give your partner a few photos to work with

Try to learn a little about your partner's interests, fave colours, etc. This can make for a much better portrait.

Try to get your address info to your partner (and their finished portrait) in a timely fashion

Have fun!

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RE: 2009 Portrait Swap Sign-Up Sheet - 10/15/2009 11:45:45 AM

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Harold, I'm a portrait artist too in search of a partner who primarily does portaits as well, and would love to be yours. Vikki King, there's a link on the first page If it doesn't disappear by the time you read this. Well, think about it.
Vikki

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RE: 2009 Portrait Swap Sign-Up Sheet - 10/15/2009 12:15:24 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: VikkiKing

Harold, I'm a portrait artist too in search of a partner who primarily does portaits as well, and would love to be yours. Vikki King, there's a link on the first page If it doesn't disappear by the time you read this. Well, think about it.
Vikki

FYI there's a link to your profile at the bottom of each of your posts as well.

Veronique, I love your new avatar!

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RE: 2009 Portrait Swap Sign-Up Sheet - 10/15/2009 2:20:50 PM

VikkiKing

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Who knew?

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RE: 2009 Portrait Swap Sign-Up Sheet - 10/15/2009 6:09:56 PM

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Thanks Vicki!
I love your art!

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RE: 2009 Portrait Swap Sign-Up Sheet - 10/15/2009 8:56:03 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: miniv

Thanks Vicki!
I love your art!

Thanks! I love yours too - the painting you did for me a few years ago for the ripped show is one of my favorites! :)

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RE: 2009 Portrait Swap Sign-Up Sheet - 10/15/2009 9:17:50 PM

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Tracey and I are going to swap.....

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RE: 2009 Portrait Swap Sign-Up Sheet - 10/16/2009 7:36:30 AM

gettopecasso

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Thanks everyone!

I'd like to partner with Vikki.

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RE: 2009 Portrait Swap Sign-Up Sheet - 10/16/2009 8:56:42 AM

VikkiKing

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Thank you Harold. I'd like to partner with you. I hope you can handle it, I'm pretty scary looking. Vikki Got that Gillie?

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RE: 2009 Portrait Swap Sign-Up Sheet - 10/16/2009 12:50:25 PM

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I'm throwing in over here. I really want to do this.

1. If you can get me photos ASAP, it'll be easier for me, as I have a couple of light weeks coming up. By November, though, I'll be swamped.
2. Whatever I do will probably be somewhere in the realm of an 8X10 or 9X12, acrylic on stretched canvas.

If it sounds like we'd be compatible to swap, pm me!

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RE: 2009 Portrait Swap Sign-Up Sheet - 10/19/2009 10:39:07 AM

skeymask

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Well, I have never blogged or forumed or whatever this is. I hope I hit the right button just now. Be patient with me please...I am looking for a partner for the portrait swap...I too have not ever done this before...sounds like fun and I would like to make an attempt at it. Mine would probably not be a serious portrait.

Thanks,
S. Key

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See how I stink at this...I was trying to put my picture to the left like all the other normal people are doing...(~;

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RE: 2009 Portrait Swap Sign-Up Sheet - 10/20/2009 10:42:28 AM

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ORIGINAL: labeana

Tracey and I are going to swap.....

Yep, I'm partnered with Lauren and KrisJean....no pressure, lol

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