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Stealing my time
Recently someone asked me to do a large commission. They even gave me the names of 2 of my paintings that they liked so that I could do something similar.
I bought the canvas for $200, spent a lot of time working on it. Then the client started making up excuses as to why she did not want it.
I feel that it was a case of irresponsibly getting someone to make a big effort just to see what would happen.
Before you get someone to go to a lot of trouble for you, think about the responsibility that comes with it. It’s easy to make a loud noise, but if you are not prepared to follow up with the necessary commitment, then keep your mouth shut and don’t waste someone else’s money, effort and time!
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Hi Colin, A 'friend' of mine did exactly the same thing to me. I will never forget, it was like being insulted. Perhaps I am too thin skinned. I no longer paint commissions. I paint to suit myself and if someone wishes to purchase it, great, I am happy to sell. However I am not a professional painter. Cheers, Margaret in Far North Queensland.
Thanks Margaret, Thin-skinned or not, when you are given guidelines, you follow them and then the work is rejected, it is the client who is not genuine.
Colin