In this first episode on Reflections on Art, we discuss the topic of "Why do people think my art should be free?" 

Artist Melissa Corbett asks US-based figurative painter Tatyana Ostapenko and Italian landscape artist Chiara Gomiselli about their experiences as artists in two different cultures and how those cultures value the contribution of art and artists. We hear some first-hand experiences of dealing with people wanting freebies or discounts on something that you created. We also get into the topic of how valuing your art can help protect you from cheapskates. Make sure to listen to this short and insightful episode to get some insights into what life like is really like for professional artists.