>
> I agree with Steve. I have had the same problem. And, yes the kids can
> damage prints - even through clear bags. They fiddle with them and awkwardly
> gouge the center of one print with the corner of another print and
> ultimately mar the print. I had to discard several in previous shows. At one
> point I made a comment to the parent about not letting their child destroy
> my prints. The parent gave me cold look and said kids need to be free to
> explore and that I would never tell my child to stop exploring. And of
> course they walked away quietly cursing me.
>
So I performed an experiment. Since I do wildlife, I place a couple of funny
> animal images (baby duck or similar) in a low, easy to reach spot. The kids
> like it and before you know it the parent buys the little devil a print! It
> does distract them. But it is true that this type of customer is not the one
> that will buy a piece of artwork. They are at the show mostly to entertain
> their kids.
>
Jim
>
>
>
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