Digital BW, The Print

Martin, I would just add to this comment by saying that all "works on paper"
are generally considered to be among the most fragile and fugitive of the
art making processes. Of course even sculpture is susceptible to air
pollution and lack of proper care.

Wendel

> While some may fade, I also think that some will last and the deciding
> factor will be how they are displayed (or not) and stored.
> 
> For myself I plan to continue on with the inkjet printing simply because I
> like the look and the process. I also hope that the ink technology will
> continue to improve and that within a relative short time we will have
> materials that inspire greater confidence and genuinely have a better chance
> of long survival.
> 
> As for collectors who buy art as a business investment, I have little
> respect or interest, nor do I care if their investments fall off the paper.
> The only valid reason I see to purchase a piece of art is that you like it.
> Unfortunately large numbers of people seem to lack any self confidence in
> their own taste and need to be told what they like by art critics and
> galleries. My 2 cents.