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Originally Posted by Natalie Hunsaker
Unbelievable, but interesting commentary on our times!
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It seems like the term GP (not to insult anyone but...general public) now can also be applied to judges in National/International portrait competitions
When I talk about my portrait work to people I meet shopping, socializing, etc. I usually have to explain that the word "portrait" is not a "photograph" but a painting. Most of them only associate the word "portrait" with the Sears Portrait studio, Portrait Innovations, etc.
We already know we have an uphill climb - but the fact that these highly aclaimed competitions are now mixing photographic portraits with our painstakingly painted portraits just adds insult to injury.
I agree with Marvin - the inmates are running the asylum. What to do? What to do?
I'll just keep explaining to all the strangers I meet who are slightly interested. Maybe it will work?
Keep on painting everyone!