Digital BW, The Print

Actually Jim, I have some sensitivity to the issue as I have grappled with it as well. I don't 
mean to make light of it.
It's a shame that people whose primary expertise is sales, have any control over the 
situation at all. If you are "known" and there is demand for your work, you can do what you 
want and the galleries will take it and sell it anyway. If you are unknown with little or no 
demand for your work, these people can exert some control over your appraoch to the 
problem. You have no choice but to be open to their concerns or walk away with another 
possible oportunity crossed off the list.
I'm less optomistic than you that patrons will find you, but I agree that your last comments 
are how we must proceeed.

John, that was a good one, I don't want Cole printing my work either <G>.
Tyler


--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, jim kitchen <jim.kitchen@...> 
wrote:
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> Dear Tyler et al...
> 
> A few galleries request that I destroy the original negative,
> not just the original digital file.
> 
> I refuse to deal with these galleries, where their preconceived
> notions and Precambrian attitude, imply that this action will
> add value to my original work.  Occasionally, a few arrogant
> directors are stunned by my choice of expletives...
> 
> Artists control the value of their finished work with their
> own craftsmanship, talent and passion.  Galleries are
> simply a vehicle, and a few vehicles have flat tires.
> 
> Patrons, that admire your work, will find you...
> 
> jim k
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