Initially I made figures for myself and for my family.  I think my family was pleasantly surprised that the figures were actually nice to look at (especially for a beginner).  Once my supply of willing family members was exhausted, I then took to gifting my figures to close friends who expressed a desire to have one.  Eventually a friend asked me to make a figure for her as a gift for another of her friends.  I was happy to make it for her, but it raised a dilemma about putting a price on my art work.  I was very uncomfortable with charging money for my art, it just didn't sit well with me. Read the full story....