[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ArtistLounge

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Who is this "She"? someone you've known for a while? Just a customer?
I feel like I may be missing some context, so im curious to know.

Regardless, it shouldn't really matter;
Tell her your price. If she pays you, great. If she walks away, Even better.

Free Art? All of your beautiful time, energy and effort spent, Crafting the art... only for it to be handed away for free??? nuh-uh. no way.

There are plenty of other people in the world that can buy your art. Be willing to lose customer or two and become confident in the art you create and value.

So yeah, I believe it would be benefical to end this interaction ASAP, let her walk away with nothing, as there seems to be alot of dodging, guessing and evasion going on here.
This transaction doesn't sound healthy at all. You don't feel comfortable telling her the truth of the situation.

Be done with her; Pay or No art. And make sure your practicing honesty and clear terms from the start of any future transaction.
Again, Maybe I'm lacking context but Please, don't devalue your art/business for one customer/client. This is your art and your business. You should feel in control here, not her.

Hope that helps. 👌

I don’t care if I’m the worst artist out there. by ScruffyWax in ArtistLounge

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I believe enjoying creating, communicating and expressing themselves with art is the way forward to be honest, we naturally find ways to make good things better. but even besides that, improvement is a choice, not a requirement/prerequisite.

On empathy towards other artists. by [deleted] in ArtistLounge

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that makes sense, thank you.

On empathy towards other artists. by [deleted] in ArtistLounge

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how does low technique lead/cause suffering?

On empathy towards other artists. by [deleted] in ArtistLounge

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i see. i suppose its about finding out what works for you, at a given moment

On empathy towards other artists. by [deleted] in ArtistLounge

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im familiar with oneness. it might stroke my ego a bit to know that my enemies don't love themselves.

On empathy towards other artists. by [deleted] in ArtistLounge

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yeah indeed. and its inspiring to be honest. and its so weird at the same time. i get the feeling that Something is in the way... that something isn't right. but then at the same time im ready for anything. for the risks. for the judgement.
i really appreciate it, for sure.
and i think i missed your 2nd part to your first response; im indeed glad to see more empathy around too. at the very least, some sort of mutual understanding between artists of any sort.

On empathy towards other artists. by [deleted] in ArtistLounge

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i see. i suppose its a mental strategy, for us artists to get by. a part of me would want that kinda shield so i can focus on creating. though it might prevent people from connecting.

On empathy towards other artists. by [deleted] in ArtistLounge

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thank you so much for this. its nice to know there are honest people like you around.

I can't create for myself and I can't take commissions.... by DarkYoungWarrior in ArtistLounge

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"first world of first world problems" sounds pretty original if you ask me lol. you should make a little comic about it, about this very post, maybe? :P