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Karin Wells · 03-25-2002, 11:23 PM

Just a thought, but what if you went way back in time and painted, say, George Washington? There wouldn't be any copyright problems, everyone (thinks they) know what he looks like...

And, who knows, some history buff might buy it...

03-25-2002, 11:23 PM	#3
Karin Wells FT Pro, Mem SOG,'08 Cert Excellence PSA, '02 Schroeder Portrait Award Copley Soc, '99 1st Place PSA, '98 Sp Recognition Washington Soc Portrait Artists, '97 1st Prize ASOPA, '97 Best Prtfolio ASOPA Joined: Jun 2001 Location: Peterborough, NH Posts: 1,114	Just a thought, but what if you went way back in time and painted, say, George Washington? There wouldn't be any copyright problems, everyone (thinks they) know what he looks like... And, who knows, some history buff might buy it... __________________ Karin Wells www.KarinWells.com www.KarinWells.BlogSpot.com