My intention was not
to sound argumentative or wounded when I responded to comments
concerning my photograph/watercolor subject (the downfall
of discussions taking place via cyberspace - no one can
see facial expressions or hear voice inflections). I didn't
take any comments as criticism or personally. I realize each who
responded was just conveying their own thoughts on the subject. I
look at Photoshop and other similar programs as being a tool - nothing more,
nothing less, just like cameras, paint brushes and pencils are tools. A
photographer still must have the photographic image to begin with before a
digital image can be produced.
Perhaps the full
acceptance - or not - of digital art, or to what extent it is accepted,
depends on geographical location or to which generation one belongs. One
local gallery in my area does not consider photography a true art, let alone a
digitally enhanced photograph (I support them, regardless). Another
local gallery embraces all art forms and encourages
experimentation.
I'll still be
wearing my thick skin when attending the show openings just in
case.
Marilyn
