I don't even know if there is a statue of the Mona Lisa. ._.

I would demand my money back. That's terribly unprofessional behaviour..

Forget the Mona Lisa. Go get a full scale replica of the statue of David and drop it on him. ...

Okay, maybe that's a bit much, but I agree that you should make some effort to either get the art done or get your money back. If he decides to gripe and not want to talk to you anymore, remind him that you paid him for a service which he is now obliged to provide, or he can return the money. The remark about AG Bell makes him sound fairly imature and definately unprofessional about his art commissions, even if it's only a casual thing for extra cash.

The really, really odd thing was he said this to me while other people were at his table and one was getting ready to order a commission. If I'd been present when this conversation happened I would have high tailed it fast and far away...guess that puts it in a good perspective. I'm going to e-mail him today about my money, as I will NOT be calling him.

Thanks guys, I'll let you know how it goes :)

Whatever you hit him with, keep Tommy "Two Fingers" Cucchinelli to be the one to hit him, and make sure that he says something really cliched Mob type line. It would be really cool! Like really really cool.

Keep us updated, Fey. We all hope for a happy ending. :)

If you really want, I bet I could get you into contact with someone who is mafia-like to do the Hit for you.

LOL if I need a hit done I know about...six? guys that will do it willingly for me. I luff my brother's friends ::evil grin::

Well... No that I have given that message, I feel a little obligated to remind you that violence is bad, and you should never have to face an enemy straight on. You should have a trap within a trap within a trap.

yeah I would get the money back, for one thing every time you call or text it is spending money on him which is wasting your minutes/money

wondering what you had wanted him to draw?

I say... beat him over the head with a bras casted replica of the last supper.

When I went to AX just to inquire about your art the guy got overly defensive and strait up crude. I was just the messenger shoot me and I'll see the reprecutions. Hopefully you can take your money back. As an artist myself if someone pays me upfront and a deadline is set I'll do my darnedest to get it done! however if there is a set back as my client i will inform YOU that I'm having difficulties. You paid, he needs to put out shut up or give your money back.