There was a time when I would've said my favorite barter was with a bartender, but that was just because it sounds funny.
Bartering is a time honored activity of trading goods or services for something other than money. I remember bartering Scrambled Eggs from my C-Rations for Apple Sauce or Fried Ham, Sliced with Juices when I was a young soldier.
Doctor's Bag
Times change, and this past week I was able to barter a pastel work for the surgery I underwent about 2 months ago. How many artists can say they've done that?
Well done! I'm impressed. But also pleased to know that I don't have to consider doing it here where surgery is free under the National Health Service.
My surgeon knows I'm an artist in general, and my local reputation has been established at the museum art fair (Spokane ArtFest). I don't recall seeing him there, so I think he saw my work online.
Oh Casey, that's priceless (your painting) and wonderful (the story). You are not the first though. An artist friend of mine here trades paintings for dental work on her daughter.
Army C-Ration
Doctor's Bag
I may have to try that one Casey. Where did your doctor happen across your work?
ReplyDeleteWell done! I'm impressed. But also pleased to know that I don't have to consider doing it here where surgery is free under the National Health Service.
ReplyDeleteMy surgeon knows I'm an artist in general, and my local reputation has been established at the museum art fair (Spokane ArtFest). I don't recall seeing him there, so I think he saw my work online.
ReplyDeleteHa ha, Harry. I forgot about your system.
Oh Casey, that's priceless (your painting) and wonderful (the story). You are not the first though. An artist friend of mine here trades paintings for dental work on her daughter.
ReplyDeleteYes, but the very life blood of Italy is art.
ReplyDeleteWow, I'm impressed! Glad to hear that bartering isn't dead.
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