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Linda Ciallelo · 11-24-2003, 09:18 PM

I have not read the entire thread, but agree with Tim. If you are working from someone elses photo, the work isn't yours. Part of it is the work of the Photographer. The photographer and the artist should be the same person. In my humble opinion.

11-24-2003, 09:18 PM	#1
Linda Ciallelo Juried Member Joined: Apr 2002 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 247	I have not read the entire thread, but agree with Tim. If you are working from someone elses photo, the work isn't yours. Part of it is the work of the Photographer. The photographer and the artist should be the same person. In my humble opinion.