I very much doubt anyone was offended by the post. I do think it's a fair question whether it's an appropriate use of the forum to solicit money on behalf of a friend of a member, irrespective of how awful the circumstance or how well intentioned the post. I imagine many of us know people who experience tragic circumstances and are legitimately in need, but if everyone in that position were to solicit on their behalf it could get out of hand. This is, after all, a very large community. It's a judgment call and not necessarily one to which there is a happy answer.
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He is available to do custom drawings in graphite, charcoal and other media. He also sells some of his works as note cards/greeting cards on Etsy under JamesSpaethArt.
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