A close friend showed strong interest in my original work, I gave her a discounted price, but she hasn't responded in over a week. What should I do?

After about a week of silence, reach out directly. Acknowledge the situation honestly: ‘It’s been a week or two since I gave you the price. I know how much you love this piece—maybe price is the issue? We’re friends, so I’m willing to listen to an offer from you. If it’s something I can consider, we’ll negotiate.’ Alternatively, be more direct: ‘If you’re not interested, just let me know, because I’m excited about you becoming a collector of my work.’ This is especially important if you’ve given this person free work before—they may be waiting for you to offer it free again as usual. Don’t let the relationship ambiguity create an uncomfortable stalemate. Clear, friendly communication resolves the uncertainty for both of you.

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Asked by an artist selling to a friend · Answered by Juan · Office Hours · 2026-05-12