I received a contact from my website in December. I googled his name and found instances of the same email on other sites. This is what it said:

Greetings, My name is Joseph Collins from Florida.. I actually observed my wife has been viewing your website on my laptop and i guess she likes your piece of work, I'm also impressed and amazed to have seen your various works too, 🙂 You are doing a great job. I would like to receive further information about your piece of work and what inspires you.. Kindly confirm the availability for immediate sales.. Thanks and best regards.. Watercolor Artwork Needed

This is a fun read from another artist contacted by him:
i couldn't resist...

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"Before Onement", Mixed media on panel, 48" x 48", Thom Wright, 2017

SCA member Thom Wright has two paintings accepted into the  "Inspired" Exhibition at the Huntington Beach Art Center.  This is an annual and juried show for members of the Artist Council of HBAC, with more than 100 artists.  The opening reception will be held on Saturday, Nov 18, 6 - 9 pm, with appetizers, drinks and accompanying music.  The show runs from Nov 18 to Dec 19, with show dates, location and details at www.huntingtonbeachartcenter.org

ART STATEMENT FOR “INSPIRATION”

by Thom Wright, 2017

Our historic past, the present on the cusp, and the uncertain future

Mankind and Nature are now at war with each other

Humanity’s growth, pollution and destruction seem uncontrollable

Consequently, Climate Change seems unstoppable

But this coming catastrophe is self-generated, and potentially reversible

With new technologies, new behaviors and adaptations

Inspire leaders and us to find directions, take actions and set limits

Without succumbing to global internecine war

Eventually to reach a sustainable and interdependent balance