Why on earth would you do a piece of work without signing a contract first or up-front payments..

Maybe he's addicted to cigarettes...so cigarettes are like gold to him

Do u even smoke

I hope you smoke :p

That's someone who doesn't truly appreciate art. As a musician I appreciate all forms of art: dance, music, paintings, anything pleasing to the eye, really, is art in my opinion. I play drums, for anyone who is wondering

Lol kept it as real as you could 39. Respect man.

CLIENTS. They never want to pay you what they say they'll pay you. That being said, you kind of deserve it for not negotiating a price beforehand. I hope you didn't give him the drawing. Next time you take on freelance work, make sure you get paid in advance or else write up a contract, even (sometimes especially) if it's for a friend or family. You'd be surprised who would be willing to screw you over!

Always get a deposit

You should definitely NOT give the painting to him. Go find someone with actual cash:)

Hang that painting up and wear your pride like a badge of honor. If he has only a pack of cigarettes to offer then he doesn't deserve your hard work.