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I would gladly refere them to someone else but....Posted by Shel on August 29, 2001 at 00:24:24: In reply to: you don't need to do it for money, but think about this- posted by Lauren on August 28, 2001 at 22:34:38: : Part of the reason people want to pay you is that modern adults are: trained to believe that art is a special gift that only a talented : few possess. Ask a four-year-old if they can draw and they say "Of : course" and look at you like you're mental. They honestly don't : think they can do it for themselves. : The money thing is a matter of training, too. They can't imagine : someone who, at least in their minds, is wildly talented not using : their unique talent for profit. Money is a powerful motivator for : many people. It's possible that they may think that you're waiting : for the right amount to be offered. : If you get this all the time, I'd at least think about doing it for : money, even if it's not going to be your main thing. You won't need : to worry about advertising, it seems like! If you just don't want : cash, get involved with a program like Henna For Tibet, in which you : teach classes about henna and how to do it and the proceeds all go to : a good cause. : Or find another person in your area who does do henna for other : people, get her business cards, and hand 'em out. Maybe she'll agree : to supply your powder in exchange for the referrals. I know I would. : Lastly, if you just don't want to deal with the whole issue, tell : them a friend does it and she's hard to reach by phone but you'll : mention them to her when you see her next. To my knowledge I'm the only one in Yuma who does henna. The closest artists I know of are in the Phoenix metro area (3-4 hour drive)or California. One gal came down to do a street fair down here during the hieght of snowbird season and when I talked to her said she wouldn't do it again as it was a total bust. I'm completely flattered that people think I'm good enough to pay, but I still have a LONG way to go before I think I'm ready to be paid for my henna work. For every design that turns out great I have a failure or two under my belt. I have been asked about teaching a workshop or two next summer through the Parks and Rec, but haven't commited to it yet. Funny, I am totally comfortable with teaching others how to and a little about the history behind (and rant passionatly about the dangers of the 'black paste o-doom') but not hennaing others for money. Guess I am a little out of my mind *grin*
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