Scott,
It's not a matter of me thinking that you're profiting from my work. I just think that it'd be fair to sell prints of my work as I have the copyright on each image I do. I haven't had any problems with a person who had me do a poster rendering of their car going and reproducing it and giving it out at their expense. What I would probably have a problem with is a product with a number of my images being produced and distributed. I think there is a difference. There are many artists out there that sell prints of their work to help bring in some money.
I really don't mean to argue, but I just wanted to speak up before something was done without my consent. I have been really lenient so far about giving out my images. I could just make prints of each project I do and give it to the customer, but I give them renderings in digital format because it is easier for me and them and they have more use. I would be charging a lot more if it was a matter of exclusive use or used for advertising.
I spoke with Tyler about something similar and he mentioned when he contracted the artist to design his body kit, he paid extra for exclusive use. All I have ever charged anyone for was the time that it takes me to do the renderings. They are extremely time consuming, which is okay with me, but once the images are finished, it's done and I make no more money off of the images themselves. I don't think that I'm out of line in my thinking after seeing how many posters there are out there of my work.
I'm really not trying to sound ungrateful. Lateral-G and Pro-Touring.com have both been great for getting my name out there and my work recognized and I truly appreciate it. I also appreciate all of the footwork that you do to get the posters printed. I'm just not cool with having another popular product that is completely compiled of work that I did being made without it benefitting me with anything other than visibility. I'm not in this business just to make money, it's also something I truly love doing, but at the same time I'm still trying to cover my own ass.
Kris
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