'04 Panoz Esperante

**Ron Duke** · 31 January 2008, 04:59 PM

Older drawing of a Panoz Esperante. Current effort to create named colors so I can change the body color at will.
ron

**gray** · 31 January 2008, 07:47 PM

Very sharp, Ron. I like profile art for machines.

**FLySOLO** · 01 February 2008, 06:57 PM

hi ron,

nice drawings as always

... but the water sign totally disturbs the viewing pleasure.

like the om6? guy with that cool military drawings.

maybe just keep the resolution low.

bb,

FLy

**steve.ledger** · 01 February 2008, 08:21 PM

Ron, I have to agree about the watermark.
I understand why, but it really does detract from your fine work.

Might I suggest perhaps a hidden signature or mark/branding that only you know (where) exists and one which you could easily use to prove/identify yourself as the original creator?

I can show you a sample, perhaps via an email? PM me if you wish

**Soquili** · 01 February 2008, 09:13 PM

Thanks for posting the updates to your older drawing Ron. All are great examples of your skill and love of automobiles.

**raynerj1** · 01 February 2008, 10:15 PM

As far as I can tell the only thing that will deter a thief is the visible watermarks. The hidden ones, do not prevent someone from using the art. The watermark does not deter me from seeing the true beauty of the pieces, just any marketable value in this particuliar venue.

**o5m6** · 02 February 2008, 12:09 AM

Concerning the watermarks I totally agree with John.
Until 2 years ago, I left my drawings on "o5m6.de" totally unprotected
despite of friends' advices not to do so.
The result was that I found the drawings on a Chinese motor site
with watermarks, but this time Chinese ones !
And I could have bought my own drawings on ebay from a friendly Israelian guy.
So, I know that the watermarks spoil the drawings somehow,
but on the web you have to follow the rules.
Oliver.

**raynerj1** · 02 February 2008, 02:32 AM

If it can be seen on the net with a computer than it can be DL and printed.

3 Rules I try to follow when posting my art on the net...

1. Never make it large enough to be usable. Be asured, it will get stolen and used!

2. Copyright it!

3. Most importantly... Don't post your most valuable works.

I have had background tiles stolen from a site. (It was a god ugly thing too)

**geminiguy** · 02 February 2008, 06:49 AM

Beautiful work Ron..... (keep the watermark) it serves the same purpose as a cup in baseball

**gray** · 02 February 2008, 04:40 PM

One really does need to only display small lo rez or water marked images on the web. It's amazing how much work gets stolen and resold on the internet. People who do this should have their mouse balls removed.