Not to put you off but there have been many long threads on this subject on
the list, if you search the archives on the list Yahoo page you find a lot
of info and opinions.
BK
"It is no profit to have learned well, if you neglect to do well."
--*Publilius Syrus*
J Bryan Krämer North Florida, USA
photos at: http://pbase.com/photoburner
blog at: http://www.photoburner.net
On Thu, Jun 9, 2011 at 10:30, ausradesigns <ausra@ausradesigns.com> wrote:
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>
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> Thanks Rod!
>
> Yes, I guess I am talking about the juried shows. My first show was not as
> particular about the work you presented, but I'd like to start applying to
> the others and I want to be prepared when I do.
>
> I understand about the usage of giclee (I usually begin to describe my work
> simply as "a photograph printed on canvas..."), but I have had people at the
> fair use the word to describe my work, so I feel it is part of the art
> world's lexicon, whether we like it or not.
>
> Thanks, again and good luck on your shows!
>
> ~Dawn
>
> Ausra Designs
>
> --- In artshow_photo@yahoogroups.com, Rod Melotte <grinder12000@...>
> wrote:
> >
> > Dawn - I can not speak for the bigger shows as I'm not ready to enter
> them yet,
> > I'm taking small steps and gathering momentum!
> >
> >
> > In my shows no one has ever even mentioned a problem at all. So for me
> it's a
> > non-issue.
> >
> >
> > Maybe the BIG shows??
> >
> > On a different subject I find the word "giclee" irritating and rather
> > ostentatious.
> >
> >
> > Rod
> >
> > Melotte Photo Imagery
> > Photography With an Edge
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ________________________________
> > From: ausradesigns <ausra@...>
> > To: artshow_photo@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Wed, June 8, 2011 1:31:52 PM
> > Subject: [artshow_photo] Giclee prints still a problem at shows?
> >
> >
> > Hi All,
> > I'm Dawn Heitsch and I'm new to the forum. I'm an amateur (in the sense
> > that I photograph because I love it!). I have been taking pictures for
> > 20+ years (I've done a little bit of commercial work), but I have never
> > tried to sell them. After doing other things in my life, I've recently
> > decided to go back to photography and try to sell my work, especially at
> > art shows: see Ausra Designs <http://www.ausradesigns.com/> .
> > My question is this: is there still a problem with photographic Giclee
> > prints at art shows (I print on canvas then hand-color with oil paints)?
> > I have read through many posts here and it seems the last were dated
> > around 2005. Do they still require that we show some a certificate of
> > authenticity from the printer stating we "supervised" the printing?
> > I recently completed my first show and found if I explain the process to
> > potential buyers, most are assured of the validity of the work. Should I
> > have some sort of printed material to hand out or display for next time?
> > Thank you and any advice or input would be greatly appreciated!
> > ~Dawn
> >
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