Let me address the reason for my comment. I had no intention of shaming anyone. I think it's great that steemit can be used as a way for artists to find collectors. But I am also on the side of the artist. You expressed interest in having her piece. It's beautiful drawing. But the process was backwards in that YOU decided what it was worth to you. That's perfectly fair and your right. Artists also have the right to expect more for their work because art brings value to the world. It's more than a commodity. And when terms like "fair" and "deal" get thrown around when purchasing art, you cheapen the whole experience for all involved. Camilla puts her heart and soul into her work. If she is willing to sell it you you for that price, great. But it was a backwards transaction. If you will be collecting art, instead of focusing on the price or thinking you "won," maybe talk about what the piece means to you. What was it that made you want to start an art collection? Did it move you somehow? Was it because you wanted t to be "the first art transaction on steemit?" I know you didn't mean nay harm. I'm not criticizing. I am merely asking you to respect the artist and her process more.
I understand this perspective. I also understand the perspective that I am the customer. Not just "the" customer, but her "first" customer. Agree to disagree.
Let me address the reason for my comment. I had no intention of shaming anyone. I think it's great that steemit can be used as a way for artists to find collectors. But I am also on the side of the artist. You expressed interest in having her piece. It's beautiful drawing. But the process was backwards in that YOU decided what it was worth to you. That's perfectly fair and your right. Artists also have the right to expect more for their work because art brings value to the world. It's more than a commodity. And when terms like "fair" and "deal" get thrown around when purchasing art, you cheapen the whole experience for all involved. Camilla puts her heart and soul into her work. If she is willing to sell it you you for that price, great. But it was a backwards transaction. If you will be collecting art, instead of focusing on the price or thinking you "won," maybe talk about what the piece means to you. What was it that made you want to start an art collection? Did it move you somehow? Was it because you wanted t to be "the first art transaction on steemit?" I know you didn't mean nay harm. I'm not criticizing. I am merely asking you to respect the artist and her process more.
I understand this perspective. I also understand the perspective that I am the customer. Not just "the" customer, but her "first" customer. Agree to disagree.