I am both an artist and a gallery owner and felt your comments were helpful. Oddly enough, January is not a bad month for us, summer is the pitts. It is very scary for an artist to approach galleries, but needn't be. Most of us are always open to really good art, but we are also aware of our clients' taste and, recently, the economy. Do approach the gallery professionall. What I DON'T like is those who come in uninvited and want to haul in work for us to see. Thanks for your article.