@Erica McPhee ..I don't know how I missed this Post!!!!
I know this is an old post but you deserve and merits a big thank for pointing us with this heartfelt strong message Erica.
Anyone who has fallen love with the writing of words must know this truth. Like you had transmuted to calligraphy from photography I have the same walk of life as you. I got into art from photography. and I still do photography. It is really true what you witnessed in transforming of the changing in the photo industry.
But I must say there are few like you who are really concern and the rest is as you put into to the content.. they are seeking for selling after they just finished their week end Calligraphy learning courses.
However they do ..just like in photography there's always a demand for quality work in calligraphy. I think it is the truth. Thank you for sharing your concern Erica!!!
I am glad I revisited this thread and leave you a " Big thumb-Up." I second you too and I am learning the history of writing and the forms and arts of writing styles and how it forms our humanity around. I know it is a long process to learn how to do it right and I'll be happy if it could be used as a service to the public in some way. Just like my photography did.
Cheers Erica!!! For this long share!!!