My friend Nan sent me a note the other day. And it was not just any note. The notecard was one I’d made for her from the portrait of Buttons, her schnauzer. Then I noticed the stamp on the front– it also featured Buttons’ portrait! What a kick. I’ve seen stamps made from photos (especially popular on wedding invitations), but never my own art. She had asked me to send her a file she could use for this project. Artists retain the copyright, so she had my permission to use it. Read the rest of this entry »