Digital BW, The Print

> What actually *IS* an artist proof? Can it be sold, or must it be 
> "given away"? What is a printer's proof, and I guess it would not 
> be destroyed, thus it enters circulation?
> 
> -MT, http://marktucker.com/

My editions are 35 plus 5 artist proofs. Most of my APs are used as 
samples for show and tell at lectures, workshops, class 
presentations, etc. They get pretty shop warn, but they still 
maintain the image quality, tonality, and general look of the prints 
I sell. Some proofs (too many!) end up as donations to art auctions 
hosted by well-meaning social service and cultural enrichment 
organizations. I never provide my galleries with artist proofs; they 
only get saleable works and it's their responsibility to maintain 
them.
Bj