This was nothing terrible but I wanted to know other opinions on this.
I just had a woman aproach me after seeing me working on one of my drawings. She asked if I took commissions and I answered yes. She explained that she needed a drawing of a dog wearing clothes. Odd, but ok. Then she explains that its based off a photograph. Better, references! Then she goes on to say that she's a design major but cant draw. Um, so this means Im doing her homework for her? Not cool. THEN she tells me that she already has the dog drawn, but wants me to modify it. This is where I get uncomfortable. For one Im not cool with doing other people's homeworks and I got the sense that she would be taking full credit for this. AND when I confronted her about how I dont feel right modifying another person's art she got all pissy with me saying that its HER idea and that she should be able to have whatever she wants done to it. Then she says she wants it done withing the next couple of days. If it wasnt a no beforehand, it definately was after that bit. She obviously has no idea what it takes to create a piece of art. I know some artists could meet that deadline but I certainly cant, especially with my class/work schedual this semester!
So what do you think about the situation? Was I right to feel uncomfortable? Has anyone else had anything similar happen?
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And thanks. Ive done enough commissions by know to know that if I get attitude THAT early in the process the person is definately not someone Im going to want to deal with.
Sounds like you were facing the same sort of deal, only your weirdo wasn't as subtle (and you weren't as gullible).
on the other hand thats a real job niche... lets camp outside Unis with a big sign "Will do ur homewurk 4 u for just 5$ ppiece!"
I can't argue with that. SHE should do whatever she wants done to it, not you. You have nothing to feel bad or guilty about, in declining her commission.
Actually design often is the refuge of people who can't be bothered to learn to draw. You don't need mad drawing skills to pass a design course.
Sounds like she's was attempting to get her homework done for her or otherwise to scam something, and sounds like she's the type who would use the work for commercial purposes even if it was a private commission. Those type of people are trouble and worth avoiding like the plague. So yeah, if your gut feeling is someone's up to something it's worth turning them down.
Little mean, yes, but an F speaks louder than a gripe.