Paid / free - take 2
I’ve heard it said all my life that it’s not how you start something but rather how you finish it. I think this is clearly an exception. For this illustration I got “paid” first and then flipped things on their head making it “free”. The first time I tried to do it, I made it “free” first and then farted around with it to get “paid”.
For anyone who didn’t notice the up votes, down votes, insults, criticism, word play, and witty banter from that first post, I am including the original duo here.
I think one or two of you knew where I was going all along. I told others that I was making a point with that post and a future one. This is that future one!
How many of you put as much time and energy into free requests as you do the ones you make for yourself or for a customer? There was a time when I did and if Taylor Swift, John Cooper, or Spider-Man wanted a freebie I’d do it for the publicity that money can’t buy. I’d pour my soul into one like that but for free requests here it’s not gonna be more than a 1/2 hour sketch or maybe a 1/2 minute cut and paste from one of the ambigram sites.
Am I alone in that?
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM IS ENCOURAGED.
I am still actively seeking ways to improve my artistry so a sketch of how you think it would be better or even a set of written instructions on how to fix weaknesses would be fantastic.
But a notification that alerts me to a troll pooping on my lawn is not constructive. The troll may feel a sense of relief but not me.
You can be a Bubba the Troll or you can be Bob the Builder. Let’s build together and help one another… sound reasonable.
Oh and while you’re at it answer the questions. This is my third attempt to foster dialogue about the pros and cons of giving away our labor or charging for it.