Comments on: Favorite Fest

By: Lauren

Lauren — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 19:26:34 +0000

I’ve sat around shooting the breeze with Sam a few times and he is a pretty nice guy. If he was coming off as an ass it was probably a combination of a bad mood and general disgruntled feelings from the many tourists taking photographs of the artists’ work but not buying it. I of course can’t speak for him, though, but that’s my guess. I can see where you’re coming from, but he probably didn’t see it as you exposing his artwork.

By: Pete

Pete — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 17:29:32 +0000

I think you’re looking at it from a narrow view. I wasn’t taking pictures of his work to hang on my wall in lieu buying his work. As a journalist by trade (anonymous blogger by hobby) my goal is to truthfully document what is going on in my city. If I can give a little extra exposure and promotion to those working here through the blog of the, “Hey, great artist, check him out” kind of thing, I will.

Let’s be clear: had he asked that I not take a photo, I would have respected his request. He didn’t. He wanted to be paid for it, after I took the photo. I don’t make money off of my blog. I don’t ask people to pay me for the publicity and exposure they may get if I write about them and show pictures of their work. He hung his work in THE most public place in the city. It’s going to get photographed. Rather than thank people for helping expose his talent, he chose to be an ass. I don’t know whether anyone who saw this post clicked on his link and bought something from him. If they did, great, but I’m not expecting any commission.

By: P

Fri, 02 Apr 2010 17:07:04 +0000

Speaking as an aritst, it always feels a little like stealing when people try photographing my work. That’s why I have a sign that says “No photos of art, please” You should have respected his wishes.

By: Stacey

Stacey — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:01:15 +0000

sounds like a great weekend….great pics. It was a good good weekend!!

By: Mooondance

Mooondance — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 01:57:07 +0000

I love that tattoo. We stopped in at the small Rodrigue gallery in the Quarter yesterday, and my son picked out the giant Blue Dogs affixed to the ceiling. Seems like we have common taste in absurd art.

By: charlotte

charlotte — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:24:49 +0000

this was a great read and gorgeous photos!

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By: Nola

Nola — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 13:36:17 +0000

I shoulda gone back for more brisket. It’ll probably be a year before I have it again! And a third Pimm’s Cup wouldn’t have hurt anything either. Ah, moderation is for the birds!!

By: Greta

Greta — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 13:29:41 +0000

You shoulda kicked his arse!