Would you buy art like this?

Yes I think I would if they are nice Pictures. And as Long as I think he is genuine to.

Seems like an odd way to sell your art by going door to door. I dont think I would purchase art that way. I would be afraid that they were not his art.

Since I am a sucker for anyone in need and I also absolutely adore art I probably would have done, but we are always being warned about buying from the doorstep, and in my road alone there have been three instances where people were apparently selling but were "casing" and came back with a big van to relieve any flats noticed to be unoccupied of their contents, so I must admit to being very wary. I am so stupid though, I would probably have ended up giving him a hot meal as well and giving him a contact number in case he got into problems.

Yes I would have bought something, if there was one that I liked. There is no reason not to, if you like the sketches he was offering and it would have taken a lot for him to do it probably. The other thing is that if he is in the UK studying, there is a high possibility that this is the only way he makes money. At least he is doing something for his money, and in return you are getting a sketch that you liked. I am certain that many people would turn him, or others like him, away which is not only their loss but also a little dispiriting for the aspiring artist. This would be the case whether or not he was English, or his first language was English. I don't think that it is a case of helping him, but you are helping each other rainbow. Yes, you paid him for something that he had to produce anyway but at the same time you have gained a sketch/drawing of something that you like. So, both of you are winners in this instance, although I suspect that he might think that he was the real winner to find someone who would buy one of his drawings. Also he now has some money - probably need to replace the soles on his shoes after all the walking - but he also has some pride in tact. Congratulations on your purchase rainbow and I hope that you continue to be happy with it. :)

If the art that he was offering for sale was of a good quality, which your post suggests is the case, then I would probably have been tempted to purchase one. Like most people I do not have a lot of time for door to door sales, but in the case of someone taking the initiative to promote their own work I would take a much fairer view of it.

Sure would since you have an item for the exchange of money. He is encouraged and you have something nice for your home. You never know but maybe someday it will be worth a whole lot of money if he turns out to become quite famous. Enjoy it and hope he goes far with his art!!!

If I liked it, I would. If I didn't like it, I wouldn't. It was nice of you to do that though. I hope you enjoy it.

If I could afford to buy something off him I would have. I agree that it is a brave thing to do selling your own work and admitting you are struggling financially. Godd on you. There are some very talented people who's art you would never find in a store.

That would depend on the art. My guy had a man come to his work trying to sell his art and well.....they were awful my 5 year old boy whos autistic has done better work. Lets just say we did not buy any of his art. But if it was decent work id buy one if resonably priced.

My son is a very good artist as well. He likes to do cartoon figures, mostly. I would buy a sketch it were good and I had the money; we should all encourage these young, struggling artists whenever we can. I as well am concerned that he has no other income; anyone can get a job at McDonald's...

If the price was reasonable you did well. At least if his story is true he tries to earn some money this way and you helped him a bit. If you could afford it and the picture is worth the price it's not a waste.

If I liked one of the pictures he was selling, I too would have brought one. At least you have the satisfaction of knowing that you got something for your money and hopefully the money will help the young man.