If nothing else happened, simply having a client/potential client/art contact/whatever come and bug me at work would have me drawing a line in the sand. Unless it's some sort of emergency, I don't even let friends or relatives do that. But this was also rather creepy and beyond professional. He strikes me as either unbearably socially awkward or flat out aggressive. Either way, it's not your fault and it's no excuse, that crap has to stop. The bottom line is if you are uncomfortable, it;s your say. Though I should think anyone would feel the same in your position.
I think it's absolutely the right thing to do to cut contact. Sometimes being too nice to folks like that gives them the wrong idea and you don't want to go further if "red flags" are already going up.
Also, for any future (unrelated) art situations, I've taken from this community that it's always best to get down to business and get compensation or a contract before even doing sketches. That way you don't put a bunch of time and effort into something and get screwed, even if it's "just sketches". If things go awry, you can always refund (be it for all or simply unfinished portion of the work). But that's kind of beside the point. Yes, this guy would put me off too, seems like the type that would up at your window with a boombox over his head. ;P
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Date: 2012-03-30 12:12 am (UTC)I think it's absolutely the right thing to do to cut contact. Sometimes being too nice to folks like that gives them the wrong idea and you don't want to go further if "red flags" are already going up.
Also, for any future (unrelated) art situations, I've taken from this community that it's always best to get down to business and get compensation or a contract before even doing sketches. That way you don't put a bunch of time and effort into something and get screwed, even if it's "just sketches". If things go awry, you can always refund (be it for all or simply unfinished portion of the work). But that's kind of beside the point. Yes, this guy would put me off too, seems like the type that would up at your window with a boombox over his head. ;P