Selling artwork for medical expenses - professional or desperate?

I am an artist (painter) who has a full time job and health/dental insurance. I recently had an exhibit and sold a few paintings. Though I work as a web content copywriter, and I do occasionally sell some work, I have just found out that I must undergo very expensive dental work, of which my insurance will only cover about 20% of the cost. This will leave me with a bill of around $4,125.00. The work has to be done, I've avoided it for too long. I was thinking about how I can afford to pay for this. It occured to me that I have many drawings, prints and small paintings that I could sell for very reasonable prices ($30-50), and I've considered sending out a group e mail to friends and associates in the hope that some may be interested in purchasing, or perhaps sending along to friends for purchasing. I wanted some advice about 1) if this is professional or 2) would it seem like a desperate move? Also, 3) what are other ways to more successfully fund these health costs? Thanks
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I don't think it's desperate, or unprofessional...how about just necessary. I wouldn't price your pieces to sell, however... as you're undermining yourself for current and future pieces. Time to have another one man show?
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