I once asked an artist if a pen-and-ink drawing that he had posted that was based on a well-known historical photo of a seated woman was for sale, & he said yes, & I asked how much, & he said make me an offer, & I did, & he got very angry—which completely cured me of the temptation to make offers!
Also, apologies to the artist for my lowball offer! But if you’re gonna encourage haggling…
Feb 2, 2026 16:13Artists: don’t hem and haw and hedge; simply tell prospective buyers what you think your work is worth, and let them tell you if they can afford it or not, and if they can’t, too bad for them.
