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30 Times Talented Creatives Shamed Greedy ‘Choosing Beggars’ Online (New Pics)
Getting paid to do your job sounds like a no-brainer. Right?! Unfortunately, things get very emotionally and ethically mucky when you work as a creative. Especially if you’re a freelancer. The sad reality is that some people expect you to do your job for free, for exposure, or for very little pay because you enjoy it.
However, some creatives push back. We’ve collected some of the most powerful moments when they called out folks who tried to underpay them, as shared on the popular ‘Choosing Beggars’ online community. Scroll down to see just how sneaky and unfair some scammers can get.
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#1
Uno Reverse
María Hermida 1 year ago
Superb answer! I hope these people will realise how ridiculous their requests are, but I'm afraid they won't.
Ken Beattie 1 year ago
Considering they're a horse-riding business they had a perfect opportunity to barter services. "We've got no money, but maybe we could pay you in free horse-riding lessons?"
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#2
The Disrespect To Makeup Artists
Zedrapazia 1 year ago
Did you ever own a picture of a business woman with a doctor's hat holding a gun to a goldfish in her fingers? Getty Images does
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Jaya 1 year ago
This one is fine, because they're not asking any specific person, so they're not bothering anyone. They also didn't say someone had to already be at the top, so it could be that they accept people who just finished school but are talented and are indeed looking for promotion opportunities.
#3
This Person Casually Asking For A Free Drawing And Getting A Hilarious, Quick Doodle That's More Than They Deserve
Arlecchino The Knave 1 year ago
This is so funny. The fact that OP did the things with the lips is perfect.
Many people who have worked in the creative industry have probably run into situations like the ones in this article. The fact of the matter is that there will always be people out there who try to take advantage of you. Even more so when your entire professional life revolves around art, photography, writing, and other fundamentally creative pursuits.
That’s not to scare any of you away from doing creative work (it can be fulfilling), but it’s important not to be naive.
#4
Found On Twitter...i Can't Belive These People...they Don't Understand Nail Techs, Escorts, Artists, Ect. Actually Make A Living Off Of This
CatWoman1014 1 year ago
How is being ugly constitute to lower prices? I’d rather be ugly than dumb and broke.
Jaeger (Jaeger) 1 year ago
I don't know s**t about nails, but 60$ seems good for what she's asking
SkippityBoppityBoo 1 year ago (edited)
I so want my nails done like the rainbowy one on the index finger on the left side of the page!!! ... I just need nails that aren't so short! (I used to paint my nails myself in a Mondrian style, it took a while to get it down to a fine art and I think I need to try and find somewhere that does the exact colours I need!)
TheDragonSpeaks 1 year ago
Damn I pay $55 for a set of gel nails with a plain polish (standard price in my area, cost of living is high). It's $15 minimum for anything extra, those nails are an amazing bargain!
TheGoodBoi 1 year ago
Love when they do an abrupt 180. Like come on, don't embarrass yourself more lol
#5
Let Me Sell Your Artwork And Not Pay You
Michael P (Perthaussieguy) 1 year ago
I guess it was good the kid asked first but they'll probably go ahead and do it anyway. Many do.
Michael Largey 1 year ago
When asked, they'll say "Oh, I did ask permission first." Forgetting to mention what the answer was.
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Nizumi 1 year ago
I have a friend who is constantly having to ask reseller sites to take down people selling her artwork. Some people even take her photos, paint over them, and sell them as their own original paintings. These are copyrighted works, and it's a constant fight. Can't imagine how much more difficult it is for people who can't copyright their work.
Joanne Earle 1 year ago
At least they asked....but I'd still worry that the art was going to be swiped and sold anyway.
#6
It's Even Worse Than Saying "You Will Get Lots Of Exposure", Even In This Situation
Parmeisan 1 year ago
It absolutely is. I would think $1500 would be a steal honestly...
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Monstarr the Divisive 1 year ago
150 for an entire book is a great offer. did they want it done for free?
Idgafwyt AllDat'N'ABagOfChips 1 year ago
Depending how many pages of illustrations are required, this is a steal. Some people are so avaricious, it's disgusting, imo.
If you want to survive in the creative industry, you need to either work at a respectable company with a solid contract or you need to figure out a way to be an effective freelancer.
A big part of this comes down to figuring out how to communicate with current and potential clients, marketing yourself, and knowing how to price your work and time.
#7
Found On My Tattoo Artists Instagram, F*ck Thats Satisfying
DennyS (denzoren) 1 year ago
Raise the price every time they send another message about the price. Muahahaha.
Clown fish 1 year ago
Denny's business moto keep asking it gets more expensive.
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Lena Flising 1 year ago
So silly! When it comes to buying similar frying pan from store A or store B, this method might work. But tattoos are ART. Every artist is different, and you prefer some over others. Then you can't push the others' price on the some you prefer. If you prefer this one, you have to accept their price.
#8
I Offered To Do Something More Simple For Free Only To Be Threatened With Reporting... I Don’t Mind Doing Free Chibi Art At All And Have Even Posted That I’m Doing Free Chibi Style But Yet Still Get People Asking For Full Body Detailed Work For Free
Red PANda (she/they) 1 year ago
And they were so polite too, offering to do the chibi headshot!
Genevieve DeLangie 1 year ago
no THEY are rude for disrespecting the artist and being so entitled that they think they deserve to get the art for free when everyone else has to pay
Ken Beattie 1 year ago
Is it wrong that I want them to use a chibi art version of the Clarkson meme instead?
#9
"Your Art Is Mediocre At Best So Please Design Me A Free Tattoo"
TheGoodBoi 1 year ago
At least the "mediocre" artist could get it right lol
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Nizumi 1 year ago
People fail to understand that a tattoo artist can spend hours preparing a drawing. Hours. My partner used to ask a $20 deposit before they'd start a drawing. More than once they've spent six or seven hours working on a drawing only to have to client say they've changed their mind / cancel / just not show up for the appointment. Anybody else here willing to work for less than $3/hr?
Dirk Daring 1 year ago
Gotta love the cognitive dissonance of asking an artist to permanently tattoo your body, and then telling them you don't like their artwork.
SkippityBoppityBoo 1 year ago (edited)
If their art is "mediocre"? ... Why would they want a mediocre tattoo designed by them??? HOW dare they charge commission for their mediocrity!!! 😄😄😄
Lena Flising 1 year ago
So similar to "some guys" who ask for a date, but when the woman says "No, I'm not interested in dating right now", he's suddenly "Well, you're too ugly to date anyway". Don't burn bridges, dearies. Always end on a friendly note; you might need their friendship or services in the future.
Huntress of Artemis 1 year ago
A person’s time is valuable.It’s like people forget that artists are human and have expenses to pay for.
In terms of pricing your work, you should definitely take the time to do your research. Be patient. Be thorough. Look at the current rates for company professionals and freelancers in the industry and your local area. Your number one priority should be to accurately price your time for your skill level and to ensure that you’ll make enough money to take care of your needs.
There’s actually a lot of pressure when it comes to accurate pricing. It goes beyond earning enough to pay for the roof above your head and the food on your table. If you set your prices too high, then you run the risk of getting few(er) clients. (This fear is what many scammers and people who try to take advantage of creatives play to.) On the other hand, if you’re vastly underpricing your work, this cretes another potential problem.
#10
This Terrible Dude Who Is Trying To Get Free Art And Also Kind Of Withholding Payment From His Babysitter
Arenwy 1 year ago
Unbelievable! And I thought our ragdoll cat had an outrageous sense of entitlement! Nothing compared to this.
Shelli Aderman 1 year ago
Your cat has zero sense of entitlement, Arenwy! They just expect the best, AS ALL CATS SHOULD! 😸
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Flora Porter 1 year ago
The friend really needs to know what a manipulative, gaslighting, abusive partner she has.
clairebear 1 year ago
Woke up 6.45 and either daren't tell his wife what he said to her BF or he told her and is in dog house. Never p**s off a good babysitter they are like gold.
Dragons Exist 1 year ago
Did.. did BP censor half the word "spending" where the first two screenshots meet???
KatSaidWhat 1 year ago
"I didn't think what I was saying yesterday" - i.e. I absolutely struck out and am desperate.
Idgafwyt AllDat'N'ABagOfChips 1 year ago (edited)
Wow, the audacity of these people is utterly disgusting. Karma is a m***o and I hope this guy gets all he deserves. Edit- effing BP censored an already slang term for a swear word, making it a swear no longer...wtaf. so yea I had to add the -
#11
This Person Suggesting A Singer-Songwriter Make Them A Free Song For Their Wedding Because ~exposure
Squiffle Noses 1 year ago
'The world doesn't owe you a living'!!!! - REPLY - "You're the one asking for free handouts sociopath, not me!"
#12
I Paint And Do Calligraphy And Hand Lettering. Conversation I Had Last Night With My Cousins "Friend"
Ripley 1 year ago
I reckon I'd be sending the screenshots of this to my cousin to let them know what an absolute arsebucket they are hanging out with.
Tom Brincefield 1 year ago
I don't know the quality of the work, but just the material costs & the time involved make me think $45 is bloody cheap.
Shine Chisholm (they/ them) 1 year ago
Honestly that's pretty much the cost of a blank canvas
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Kerry M 1 year ago
These conversations where people get extremely abusive just astound me. There must be some sort of mental issue going on there to make them get that aggressive so quickly over a tiny thing, wtaf?
~nope~ 1 year ago
Exactly!! I genuinely don’t understand how a mindset like that is even possible, and yet it seems to be so common???
Load More Replies... Lena Flising 1 year ago
How do they not understand that you AT LEAST need payment to cover the material? And, your time is valuable too, of course. Do THEY work for free?
TheGoodBoi 1 year ago
Could be me, but it seems the buyer is a bit perturbed judging by that last message...
If you set your prices without doing your due diligence or radically undercut all the other professionals in your skill range, you’re doing a disservice to all creatives everywhere. Professionals want to be paid what they’re worth. Meanwhile, clients want to save money.
When other creatives decide to work for way less money, it means that they get more clients. If there are enough creatives who are fine with being underpaid, this can create a knock-on effect where market prices for art fall across the board because everyone is forced to adapt to a new reality.
#13
Nft Bro Tries To Pay Me With My Own Artwork
Charlie the Cat 1 year ago
Hmmm... Who looks stupid now? 🤔 I never got the hype regarding NFT's. They are now worthless.
Krd 1 year ago (edited)
A handful or creators, and people who bought early and sold at the peak made any money, probably like 0.001% of all NFT buyers made money. Everyone else lost money, or are sitting on their NFT's hoping for a miracle to occur. They have no real use, therefore they are only valuable as art. And the "art" isn't even that good, and can't be displayed like normal art. Therefore only hype can increase the value of NFT's, and that hype is all but finally dead!
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kath morgan 1 year ago
I will give you your own work back as a payment? That’s a new one on me!
Parmeisan 1 year ago
And not even all of it! Draw me 250 aliens and you can have 3 of them back! What a deal.
Load More Replies... Jaeger (Jaeger) 1 year ago
Anybody who uses profanity in their messages who also claims to have a company is a red flag
Miles Mawyer 1 year ago
"Instead of getting paid in fiat.. " oh F off,and when you get there F off again.
crazydogmama 1 year ago
I had to google "getting paid in fiat". Basically getting paid with useless currency, ie, NFTs.
Shelli Aderman 1 year ago
I don’t really understand all of the words here, but, um, yeah… 🤦♀️
#14
Finally Had My First Choosing Beggar, I Guess Im A True Freelance Artist Now, Lol
paddingtonvg 1 year ago
I just don't understand the gall if some people. If someone tells me a price for something and it's too expensive, I just don't buy it. I also kind of get embarrassed when I can't afford it so will slinky away muttering about how I need to check with my partner etc. so I don't know how people get the balls to ask for it for free, or less.
Parmeisan 1 year ago
Yeah, if something costs more than I was hoping and I end up deciding not to buy, I always go out of my way to assure the artist that the piece is definitely worth that price, I just can't afford it.
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DRMAGDN 1 year ago
So there is a very strange things that happen with pricing. There is an actual bar that is silently set with people for a service or product or service. If you are too low, you actually get a lot of this. If you are too high, you don't have enough income coming in. But if you are over the bar and not too high, you actually get a lot of the perfect people for your products & services. It's usually way higher than you would expect actually to preemptively weed out the grifters.
Parmeisan 1 year ago
I didn't know that, but it makes sense. Many of these artists are asking way too little to begin with so yeah, maybe that attracts people who think they can take advantage of someone who doesn't know their worth. (And then get mad when it turns out there's a limit.)
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Ken Beattie 1 year ago
Sounds like this is about digital assets for a game or animation project. The thing to do would be to rationally discuss future royalties in lieu of upfront payments. Maybe the artist would be willing to accept a reduced fee if there was a proper contract guaranteeing payments from sales of the game/animation in the future.
#15
Getting Free Art In Exchange For “Exposure” Isn’t Enough Anymore. You Have To Get Artists To Pay You To Get “Exposure” Now
Kare Deter 1 year ago
I REALLY need the electric company to start paying me for using their service. I almost can't afford it the other way around.
Shelli Aderman 1 year ago
After reading SO many of these, I seriously wonder HOW IN THE FUQ people learned to be so damn demanding?! 😳
These days, when it comes to marketing your skills, there are tons of tools to help with that. You can set up a professional-looking website with your portfolio for free or for very cheap.
There are also lots of social networks where you can show off your latest work and connect with other pros, fans, and potential clients. Some of those networks even allow you to monetize your content, which is great news if you have a significant following.
#16
Wow...such A Deal .... I Will Really Work For "Long Term" At "High Volume" For 5$ For A Business I Have No Idea About It
Clown fish 1 year ago
$5 a minute, hour, day, week what is this $5 accounting to
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Sonja 1 year ago
I bet they've created fake accounts and made those themselves to look more legit
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#17
Coffee House In My City Offering Exposure For Your Artwork Responds After Major Backlash
Heffalump 1 year ago
If they want to help out new artists, hang their work on their walls with a price tag. Take a small cut of sales for their expenses and pay the rest to the artist. Costs nothing, and really does help the artist with actual sales for actual cash.
Skater Chick (he/they) 1 year ago
stopppp im never going to unsee thatttt 😭😭😭
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Skater Chick (he/they) 1 year ago
FRRR like i ain't giving you free art unless you can give me exposure to some dollar bills and the opportunity to pay my rent 💀
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#18
Surely Photographers Will Line Up To Pay Me To Shoot My Wedding In The Middle Of Nowhere
Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 1 year ago
Oddly enough, I always thought it was the person hiring who paid for the work, not the person doing it. My bad, I guess.
Idgafwyt AllDat'N'ABagOfChips 1 year ago
Idk how you could be so confused and have gotten it wrong, all this time. Glad you've figured it out tho... / s
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Greg Baughman 1 year ago
"And just charge each photographer a small rate to shoot!" Wow... I'd *ALMOST* do that just to take pictures of my thumb all day and ruin their wedding photos. Then give them the thumb photos and refuse to pay.
Michael Largey 1 year ago
And in their cases, that's entirely appropriate.
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"A small rate to shoot the wedding? How much for not showing up at all?" "You couldn't afford it."
You can even take to professional networks like LinkedIn to share your thoughts about the industry and connect with like-minded individuals. The long and short of it is that there are lots of options if you want to market yourself. However, all of this takes lots of energy. You need to be honest and realistic about how much time you’re willing to spend on promoting yourself and your work.
Whatever you do, having at least some sort of online presence is useful. And being consistent in your posting (even if done rarely) is better than being sporadic. Exposure can help you a lot in your marketing and self-promotion efforts, however, it shouldn't be used to avoid paying for services rendered.
#19
Person Beg For Free Art And Ends Blocked. Then Creates Another Account To Threat The Artist
Flora Porter 1 year ago (edited)
This one's on a level of its own. Cause of death on their mother's death certificate will probably be 'shame and embarrassment'.
Charles McChristy 1 year ago
That chanting in the last comment leads me to believe they are suffering from a mental health disorder.
Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 1 year ago
My dad just died last month. I had no idea I could market his death to get free artwork.
Knitting Panda 1 year ago
How long can you play this card? My husband died 13 years ago. I only use the widow card when I am having trouble getting something fixed at my house. I didn't know I could get free stuff.
Load More Replies... Black Garbage 1 year ago
I’m honestly more concerned about the mother of this person. Imagine this is your child.
RainbowRaven 1 year ago
holy S**T 25 for a reference sheet is a f*****g STEAL dude they usually cost like 1000 at the low end?!
#20
Can I Have A Free "Example Sketch?" Just Wondering Okay
DennyS (denzoren) 1 year ago
That was really getting to me the more I read lol
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Zedrapazia 1 year ago
... And I'll snap your beggy little fingers! I know exactly what you mean, that person was an annoying read and sounds like the GPT AI having a stroke.
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A Chrome Bird 1 year ago
The artist had the patience of a saint, just reading that drove me to distraction.
#21
“You Actually Want To Get Paid For Your Artwork?! You Privileged Monster!”
RainbowRaven 1 year ago
art is a privelige. If you want art, you have to pay for it. Artists owe you nothing.
Colleen Glim 1 year ago
If you don’t have the money to pay an artist then you don’t get to have an artist drawn product. Is this really so hard to understand?
How you communicate with your clients is entirely up to you. Though you can learn a lot from other professionals in the field, at the end of the day, the best teacher is your personal, hands-on experience. There are lots of friendly and well-meaning potential clients out there.
However, they might not know how the industry works and what the etiquette around compensation is like. So, it becomes important to recognize those who are ignorant from those who want to take advantage of you.
#22
Artist Should Live With Their Parents And Draw For Free
1 year ago (edited)
I know I'm a complete stranger but whats wrong with it??? just do it to be nice!
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"OK, you move in your parents. Then you'll have money to pay me. End of story, right?"
A Chrome Bird 1 year ago
Ha! My artist son lives with me and let me tell you, he most certainly DOES need the money!!
Kare Deter 1 year ago
"if they live with parents they don't need money" wtaf kind of entitlement logic is THAT?
Regina Holt 1 year ago
I'm thinking the CB lives with his parents, actually. and he doesn't pay rent, so he knows about not needing money
SheamusFanFrom1987 1 year ago
How about ding-dong bell up there starts being nice first and gives the artist money for food, drinks and materials first? If not, I hope his parents have kicked him out to the street (sounds like one who still depends on his parents anyway).
#23
I Draw As A Hobby And For My Family, But Will Do Commissions When I Have Free Time. This "Friend" Wanted A Picture Of Herself To Be Drawn For Free Because She's A College Student
Pat Curran 1 year ago
I wanna be an artist now, so I can have fun shooting down entitled a**holes like this!
I’ll have a treble thanks. 1 year ago
Very much doubt it, she’s a dumb birch
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#24
Wanting To Charge For Art Is Selfish, Apparently
Kare Deter 1 year ago
Why is it always "selfish" of someone with a talent to NOT put in hours of time and effort for "free" for strangers - or even friends? If its so easy to do go learn to do it yourself of f*ck off.
Norwegian_Panda🇳🇴 1 year ago
We all know that they are not going to pay for ‘the next one’. They just want it for free. I don’t understand how people believe that artists will do stuff for free for them? Use their own money and time to give away for free. The artist has to pay for material and use many hours and it’s insulting that people don’t understand that. I mean would they work for free? Of course not, so why should the artist do it? These aholes needs a reality check.
SheamusFanFrom1987 1 year ago
Nah, that "challenge" of yours is the actual selfish one, bruh...
Broadly speaking, it’s always best to communicate with your clients politely and professionally right off the bat. You want to be clear and concise in how you present your info about pricing, deadlines, expectations, etc. Writing everything up in contract form will also help you avoid some nasty headaches in the future. When you have a paper trail, you’re safer.
When you’re faced with someone who asks you to work for exposure or for very little pay, you might want to consider politely rebuffing their offer even then. You can explain to them why this doesn’t work for you, why your skills are worth more, and try to negotiate a rate that’s fair to you.
#25
Wait You Want Money For A Custom Piece Of Art? Selfish And Greedy. Don’t Contact Me Again
#26
Life As A Nail Artist
Lena Flising 1 year ago
If her work "aint even good", how come CB wants to come there instead of her usual nail shop?
Sonja 1 year ago (edited)
How can people be that dumb? Let me translate this: Hey your work is so much better and you have offers my usual salon doesn't have, so I want to get your service, but I don't want to pay more than at the salon I don't want to go to anymore. What do you mean, you're not doing it cheaper? I can get it at the old salon for cheaper but I just don't want to go there because I'm lying and can't actually get it there or it's more expensive!
#27
Guy I Know Was Begging For Free Art For His D&d Character With 'Requirements'. Personally I Just Think His Comment Was Gold
The important thing to remember is that no creative pro should be forced to work for exposure or for little to no money if they don’t want to. There are plenty of opportunities out there, but it takes some time to find them. Scammers usually prey on people’s fears and insecurities, so the best thing that we, as creatives, can do is to know when to walk away.
Saying ‘no, thank you’ takes a lot of courage! And it shows that you’re confident in your abilities and optimistic about finding future work. Hopefully, for proper pay.
#28
A Tattoo Artist At The Shop I Work For Has Been Working On A Sleeve For An Acquaintance Of His, Not Even Charging Her, And She Asked To Come In Today To Get More Done. He Was Booked For The Day And She Copped An Attitude Over Him Not Clearing His Schedule For Her
#29
Choosing Beggar Asks For Free Artwork In A Facebook Artists Group; Can't Afford To Pay Because She "Already Spent $1200 On The Canopy". Bonus: Op Is Also A Total Piece Of Sh*t Who Gets Multiple Duis!
Shelli Aderman 1 year ago
Ah. Later screenshots mention them… https://imgur.com/a/vvLYwjT
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Ashlisha 1 year ago
Seems as you will be decorating your own mf canopy. At first I typed canoli and that was too palatable for this post.
Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 1 year ago
I'd love a good cannoli! How much will you pay me to eat it? I promise to refer to you with each burp.
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Custom Artwork For Gift Cards And Merchandise
Sonja 1 year ago
My guess is they're advertising this to their own patrons who might love some gift cards for their favourite waterhole.
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Moosy Girl 1 year ago
This one isn’t so bad is it? They’re offering supplies, some form of compensation that isn’t air and are looking for someone willing to do it, not actually begging a working artist. I will occasionally play gigs for coffee and soup if I feel like it.
Ken Beattie 1 year ago
Yeah, it's barter. No begging, no threats, no promises of exposure. Just an exchange of goods and services. Considering they're a beer place, I can imagine more than a few artists being cool with that.
Load More Replies... PFD 1 year ago
Nah, this is totally fine. I've done work for a restaurant (not art, but my then-professional work) and been paid in meals. It can be a good way for both parties to get extra value. There's nothing immoral about barter or trading skills for skills, it's just that money is transferable to you don't have to be limited to people who want your product/ service.
Skye Ragsdale 1 year ago
This is actually fairly common for local businesses. As long as the gift cards are at a fair rate of compensation, this isn't the worst. I did some painting for a restaurant downtown & I ate SO GOOD for like a year
Greg Baughman 1 year ago
I always wondered what happened to all those gift cards you had to pay to the IRS or you would be "under the rest". :D
Flora Porter 1 year ago
For me, it's worse when it comes from a business as it's a cost that reduces their tax burden, and it tells you something about their outlook.
Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 1 year ago
This is Salivating Dolly. Your art is bad. Send gift card or I tell FBI to rest you.
What has your experience with creative work been like, dear Pandas? Have you ever had anyone pressure you to work for exposure or barely any money? How did you respond? What do you think could be done to protect creatives better? If you have a spare moment, we’d love to hear your take on this!
Share your thoughts in the comment section at the bottom of this article.
#31
Low To Non-Existent Pay For A *likely* Chance That I *could* Be Allowed To Keep The Rights To My Own Artwork? Sign Me The Hell Up!
#32
“Friend” Begs Artist For Free Art
Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 1 year ago
Funny how the person starved for attention isn't the one who initiated the conversation.
Idgafwyt AllDat'N'ABagOfChips 1 year ago
And she waited a whole 6 minutes for her to reply, before giving OP c**p about it.
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Because She Doesn't Value Money, It Would Be Best To Send My Artwork To Her For Free. Oh, They Pay The Shipping Costs! Plus Exposure!
Idgafwyt AllDat'N'ABagOfChips 1 year ago
"The whole I don't sell them on as I find 'that' rude, as it's not my art to do so" line, almost sounds like she's ratting herself out. She could legit make a living as an art dealer or something by getting these artists to 'donate' their artwork to her gallery. So effed up.
#34
I Know How It Is To Have Huge Self Esteem Issues, But Fishing For Compliments And Artwork Online Isn't Going To Fix That
Clown fish 1 year ago
A mirror isn't how others see you, it's you flipped round. You can take pictures now and the image can be set to come out how it's taken instead of mirrored
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Ross “Sarcastic Dad” 1 year ago
If you're telling everyone how often you get called beautiful, I am going to guess that "self esteem" is not your only problem.
#35
Oh Lagoon... They Will Be Selling The Artwork, With Nothing Going To The Artists. Lagoons Response To Criticism In The Comments
LavenderHippoInAJar 1 year ago
I could see it being cool to like a kid or someone non-professional
Load More Replies... DennyS (denzoren) 1 year ago
So they want people to design the mask for free...no prizes...to be sold at their profit...righttttt.
Kare Deter 1 year ago
The whole point of this post is missing from this post "response to criticism in comments"
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What do you think ?
Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 1 year ago
My lock stuck but good last month. It was evening, and the locksmith was there in about 30 minutes. She sprayed WD40 in the lock. I didn't pay $200 for her to spray the lock. I paid her $200 for knowing to spray the lock.
Danny Meeks 1 year ago
A common theme is that the idiots don't know the difference between "your" and "you're".
Greg Baughman 1 year ago
I was at Burger King yesterday and they had a sign on their counter "Tell us your Million Dollar idea and get a free whopper (with purchase)" I was thinking "If I have a million dollar idea, I'm not giving it away for a f**king hamburger!"
Michael P (Perthaussieguy) 1 year ago
I'm a self employed contractor and I often get asked 'Can you do it cheaper'? And I say no, my labour cost is fixed but I can use cheaper materials if you wish'. Usually they'll then say, 'Oh, no, I want it done properly using good quality materials'. My reply would be 'That's why I'm charging you $xxxx. If you want it done cheaper get someone else.' I've never really had any arguments with people on it like most of the posts. It's usually a simple yes or no.
Huntress of Artemis 1 year ago (edited)
Artists have expenses to pay for.If you cannot afford to pay for a piece ,do not buy it.Art is incredibly time consuming.
Greg Baughman 1 year ago
I've been a DJ for probably 40 years now. Many years ago, my mom (who was a member of the VFW) talked me into DJing an event "For the exposure". It was some sort of fundraiser for some family... that's fine... I do those once in a while. The only "exposure" I got was people calling me for the next 3 years for their charity events, wanting me to perform for free.
General Stukov 1 year ago
You would be surprised about how many times i would get these free/exposure requests to the point I'm still cleaning out my inbox and i stopped drawing 15 years ago. I found out awhile back that facebook owns anything that's posted on its site and now tons of my works of art could get claimed if i post it anywhere else. Big companies do this too and it still blows my mind to this day how people either pay millions for old art but don't wanna spend a penny on new art or think i should pay you for my drawing.
BrookeBT 1 year ago
I make benches and tables and things like that out of wood, and try to sell them on Marketplace. I get lots of compliments and usually don't have a problem selling my work -because I sell it very cheap. This is my main income at the moment, and I usually have to resort to using pine, or found wood. My designs are unique so I get a lot of requests from people. The best one I got recently is someone wanted me to make them a dining room table made out of oak. I said sure, and gave them a quote basically just covering materials and was even giving them a deal on the labor costs because it was something I wanted to make. They seemed shocked and angry with my quote. They were expecting to pay maybe $60-$70. People want something for nothing.
RiceRiceBaby 929 1 year ago
I love how the entitled beggars want for nothing. Then say "Oh, your stuff is c**p anyway" when they don't get their way. Get over yourself already!
Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 1 year ago
My lock stuck but good last month. It was evening, and the locksmith was there in about 30 minutes. She sprayed WD40 in the lock. I didn't pay $200 for her to spray the lock. I paid her $200 for knowing to spray the lock.
Danny Meeks 1 year ago
A common theme is that the idiots don't know the difference between "your" and "you're".
Greg Baughman 1 year ago
I was at Burger King yesterday and they had a sign on their counter "Tell us your Million Dollar idea and get a free whopper (with purchase)" I was thinking "If I have a million dollar idea, I'm not giving it away for a f**king hamburger!"
Michael P (Perthaussieguy) 1 year ago
I'm a self employed contractor and I often get asked 'Can you do it cheaper'? And I say no, my labour cost is fixed but I can use cheaper materials if you wish'. Usually they'll then say, 'Oh, no, I want it done properly using good quality materials'. My reply would be 'That's why I'm charging you $xxxx. If you want it done cheaper get someone else.' I've never really had any arguments with people on it like most of the posts. It's usually a simple yes or no.
Huntress of Artemis 1 year ago (edited)
Artists have expenses to pay for.If you cannot afford to pay for a piece ,do not buy it.Art is incredibly time consuming.
Greg Baughman 1 year ago
I've been a DJ for probably 40 years now. Many years ago, my mom (who was a member of the VFW) talked me into DJing an event "For the exposure". It was some sort of fundraiser for some family... that's fine... I do those once in a while. The only "exposure" I got was people calling me for the next 3 years for their charity events, wanting me to perform for free.
General Stukov 1 year ago
You would be surprised about how many times i would get these free/exposure requests to the point I'm still cleaning out my inbox and i stopped drawing 15 years ago. I found out awhile back that facebook owns anything that's posted on its site and now tons of my works of art could get claimed if i post it anywhere else. Big companies do this too and it still blows my mind to this day how people either pay millions for old art but don't wanna spend a penny on new art or think i should pay you for my drawing.
BrookeBT 1 year ago
I make benches and tables and things like that out of wood, and try to sell them on Marketplace. I get lots of compliments and usually don't have a problem selling my work -because I sell it very cheap. This is my main income at the moment, and I usually have to resort to using pine, or found wood. My designs are unique so I get a lot of requests from people. The best one I got recently is someone wanted me to make them a dining room table made out of oak. I said sure, and gave them a quote basically just covering materials and was even giving them a deal on the labor costs because it was something I wanted to make. They seemed shocked and angry with my quote. They were expecting to pay maybe $60-$70. People want something for nothing.
RiceRiceBaby 929 1 year ago
I love how the entitled beggars want for nothing. Then say "Oh, your stuff is c**p anyway" when they don't get their way. Get over yourself already!
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