Cowboy Photographers and Artists International (CPAI) is the next stage in the growth
of a professional association for cowboy, western, and rodeo photographers and artists.
When its antecedent, Cowboy Artists and Photographers of America was formed, one of the issues with
which we were concerned was the place of photography in this art genre. In addition, there was a question of
photographers and artists from outside of America who wished to be associated with the organization.
Over the past few years, there has been a strong growth of interest in the photography art
form as well as the more "traditional" painting, drawing, and sculpture. In addition, there has
been a parallel growth of interest form the international market. It is hoped that the
changes made in the organization, both in its name which reflects our general scope of concern,
will allow us to better serve the needs of our community.
The story of the American West is integral to the story of the United State's of America's
development. But other countries in our world have had similar stories to tell, and in some respects,
the story of men and women, and their families, working together to form and a develop a strong
society is a major link between all of us.
Both photography, since its historically recent development, and art have always been the dominant vehicle through
which people have learned.
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The folowing information was received from Gayle P. Hartman-Weatherford, and is part of the knowledge base for all
photographers and other artists...
Dear Gayle,
This morning Terry Culbert of Amherst Island, Ontario,
wrote: "I've noticed that some artists insert text over their online images to avoid
unwanted downloading. I dislike the business of marring our work in this way. Looking at
mine, a photographer friend commented, 'Great, I love stealable art.' He was being
facetious. What are your thoughts?"
Thanks, Terry. Those imprints are called "watermarks," and while they give the copyright
holder a feeling of security, they don't deter Chinese clone shops from helping themselves.
They don't deter others, either, and it is photographers, particularly, who know all about it.
Some pirates think we are living in the last days of copyright and they want to get to the
New World. Using low-pixel images will certainly deter someone from making a direct giclee
from your image, but no technology will stop somebody making a hand copy of anything you put
out there.
Online stealing is on the rise. Last Friday's twice-weekly letter was picked up word-for-word
by a lady blogger on a well-respected group blog-site. The letter went online, under her own
name, minutes after we put it up. Our subscribers tipped us off. With the cooperation of the
blog-site, she was dumped in perpetuity. Her creative block got the best of her.
On the other hand, when people find the letters useful, we love folks to ask permission
to copy or quote for their group, community or print publication. All we ask is a link
back so people can directly subscribe if they wish.
In the sticky business of reference material, while it's often difficult to find an author,
a straightforward request often gets a "yes." On the other hand, sometimes you don't need
permission. In a recent commission where I needed a Beaver airplane, I hit Google images
and came up with 168,000 of them. I wrote to no one because my painting became an amalgam
of many photos. Really, I just needed to know approximately where the windows and struts
were.
When creative people begin to see that their own imagination is greater than all the world's
theft, true creativity breaks out. Maybe that's being overly idealistic, but I'm sticking with
it.
Best regards,
Robert
PS: "There are no cops on the Internet. Dishonesty, deceit and manipulation are the norm.
It is a depressing example of unrestrained human nature in action." (Paul de Marrais)
When you come into Las Vegas for the NFR, or for any other reason, you have to
have a meal at the Triple George Grill, located at 210 N. 3rd Street in Downtown LV.
From personal experience, I can tell you that the food, service, and interest in the
restaurant's guests is superlative...real "old time Las Vegas" joe c.
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From: Robert Genn Twice-Weekly Letter
Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2009 10:00 PM
To: hartmanart@msn.com
Subject: The problem with stealing
The problem with stealing .......( this makes my blood boil!!! )
January 9, 2009
