@WendyForbes

When I read, "We look forward to welcoming you soon." I thought about replying, "For my effort, it'd be wonderful of your organization to fly me out there so I can enjoy the beautiful artwork at your museum."

@S_r_stone

"Your face will never be whole
As you look outside
I take away a devoured portrait"

"Ton visage ne sera jamais entier
Comme tu regardes au-dehors
J'emporte un portrait dévoré"

#CoSoMusic #ChristineAndTheQueens

https://youtu.be/_aJfaAkaJog

@LordSpenserRoberts

Same bullshit happens on Twitter where like FB, is run by conservatives.

@S_r_stone @WendyForbes

Received a reply already!

I’m glad I reported the asshole but it doesn’t soothe the anger and defeat I feel. 😞 There’s plenty more fuckers like this out there and not enough willingness to stop it.

@WendyForbes @S_r_stone

Neither do I but I know some who are a lot better at it than I am. And don’t have the anxiety attacks I get when I get stumped or hit a wall.

@WendyForbes @S_r_stone

I sent an email. I called but it was just a recording of; “Press 1 for hours,” etc.

@finkled

And this person isn’t the only one out there and consumers just lap it up. I want to give up. It’s too exhausting putting out so much effort and getting back so little.

@corlin

FFS! and JFC! 😡😡😡😡
I just started using the site more regularly and interacting with other artists. I’m tired of this shit.

@S_r_stone @WendyForbes

I'm going to reach out to the museum because their policy states,

"Photography for personal use is permitted except where specifically prohibited."

@S_r_stone @WendyForbes

They even say in the description of the Rothko, "The painting was photographed at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C."

People's comments are shit like,
"A beauty"
"Great photo! Congratulations on your sale!"
"Beautiful artwork! "

@S_r_stone @WendyForbes

I'm pretty sure that while photos can be taken in most museums, you're not allowed to profit from them.
But non-artists are typically completely clueless and far too many websites ignore it because an artist's sale gives the company money.
It just hurts my soul. Marketing, especially online, doesn't come easy for me. I put in hours editing, finding the right keywords, the right title, and description, and then uploading and adding prices. It's exhausting. 😢

@WendyForbes

*2/2*

gov't trademark code.

Meanwhile, if you do a search on Redbubble for Disney, you'll find plenty of shops selling magnets, tote bags, etc. with reproductions of the cartoon characters. But my original photograph was deemed to have violated Disney's rights. 😡

@WendyForbes

Not that I'm aware of. My understanding is most museums' rules state photos can be taken without flash, but you're not allowed to profit from those photos.

I took photos in the Met (NY) and got the stink eye from the guard before I let them know I didn't have my flash on.

I closed up my Redbubble shop after they removed one of my exterior shots of Walt Disney Concert Hall which I took from the sidewalk, public view. This is perfectly legal & protected by

*1/2*

I didn't intend for my 1st post today to be a rant but I have to get this out.
I'm sitting here angry & crying because when I logged into one of the sites where i sell my photos, I saw an announcement congratulating an "artist's" sale of their photograph of a Mark Rothko painting. I checked out her shop and that's what she does. She goes into museums and photographs art and has tons of sales.
I'm struggling to get sales of my original photos but people will buy photos of other people's art. 🤬

@scottyorange

Oh, I love pineapple but it's just one more thing 1) I don't have room for and 2) shouldn't spend money on,

@scottyorange

Never

I got approved for my state's gas company payment relief program and it took me a moment to understand why the hell the email said I can lower my bill by turning UP the thermostat, close the blinds to avoid the sun's heat coming in, avoid using dishwasher/washer/dryer during the day, etc.

"Here are some tips to beat the heat and lower your electric bill:"

Somebody needs to figure out that it's winter, not summer.

The merger was announced almost two and a half years ago and the FTC is just now filing a complaint?

#news #FederalGovernment

https://www.kob.com/news/business-money/us-sues-to-block-merger-of-grocery-giants-kroger-and-albertsons-saying-it-could-push-prices-higher/

@earthshine

Apple or PC?