[Jewelry making - Article 00177] - Re: [Orchid] Artist Internet Sales - Poll/Opinion

[Robert Whiteside]

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    The internet is a world wide brochure burgeoning with ideas both good
    and bad.  At the very least we can communicate with other artisans
    globally with no effort. Items of all description can instantly be
    transmitted with crystal clarity and accuracy of color. Ideas and
    designs for my customers are easily transmitted for their approval.
    In this way, great works can be created. I have used the internet for
    inspiration. I tap sources from museums world wide as well as
    jewelers, goldsmiths of past and present. Observe the difference
    between inspiration and copy. The internet is also a great source for
    historic information regarding the arts. Most jewelers have never
    heard of Cellini, Drais, Ducrolay, Blerzy, on and on. Now they have a
    chance to look up these geniuses and study their work and emulate
    their techniques. Great artists have always known that one must first
    master what has been done, before one can move forward. I site the
    case of the Classical symphony of Serge Prokofiev.  Though Prokofiev
    was a more contemporary styled composer, he still longed to work and
    study the classical styles. He felt this gave more quality to his
    contemporary compositions, and it probably did. The great artist
    Benvenuto Cellini also apprenticed in the old master traditions and
    look what he produced in his lifetime. Today we have all that and
    more, economically, at our fingertips with out having to leave our
    homes. Who could ask for more.  It is fast becoming a tool for
    artists all over the world to share ideas (hence our Orchid forum). 

    In no way will the internet hurt sales at trade shows because there
    is nothing like the real thing and the personal relationship with the
    vendor or artist. If anything it will foster interest and awareness
    for our craft. 

    I would also like to put my 2 cents in about the thread concerning
    the pirating of a young ladies pictures.  She has the choice to sell
    or not, the choice belongs to her and I think she knows that.  I
    think we all need to relax about people knocking off our designs as
    well. I say let them.  as far as I am concerned they can copy till
    their hearts are content...  What makes me unique, as are we all
    unique, is our interpretation of the design and no one can duplicate
    that. There is no sense in becoming neurotic and paranoid.  Neurosis
    consumes too much energy, energy which I prefer to channel in to my
    work. I have spent a lot of time anxing over such things, but since
    I stopped, my designs have improved and my execution has improved
    exponentially. Maybe there is something to it....who knows. 

Robert
www.robertwhiteside 

 
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