Last night, a pleasurable exchange of emails with Sir Robin Knox-Johnston which started with my wishing him a “very happy birthday”.
Among other things he asked me if he can use the painting we created together for him and which he named, “Roaring Forties” to support a report he is writing.
By the way this iconic painting is available as an impressive co signed print on canvas, from £157 inc P&P.
Robin wrote to me starting with, “Lovely to hear from you. I want to use “Roaring Forties” for a report I am doing about the 5 dismastings in the Golden Globe 18. Are you happy for me to do so? I suspect it will get one hell of a lot of publicity and I am not selling it. It will be broadcast. Let me know.”
My reply:
Of course you may use the image for the purpose you described below.
For you, free of charge, no question about that.
Usually I try and get something in return, a modest fee, or at least my name and web site mentioned.
I remember you telling me “I think it’s indecent not to make a modest profit “ so I try to take your advice !!!
For you, I’m simply pleased to help.
I’ll leave any ‘negotiations’ entirely with you.
If needed I can send a high rez copy.