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I've been mulling this over and am not sure what to do.  I make 3D aviation art on the computer and print the final pieces on a normal printer.  I can produce as many as I want or need.  This is very different from other artists who's works are one of a kind.

So with the ability to just print away, should I do so and charge accordingly (lower prices than one of a kind or limited editions), or should I limit my print amounts and once all are sold (God willing) I take them off my web site and no longer print them. 

Some of the difficulty with this is that images can easily be taken from the web and printed the same method I print, mine would be signed and numbered though.  Plus there is still a digital file I have (or others if they saved a pic from the web). I've checked my name and found several sites that have my art on them that I didn't give them to use.

If I do make limited editions, is there an ideal number to limit prints to, would I then need to trash all digital files from the computer?  It might be extreme, but I am just not sure how to approach this aspect of art sales.  My preference is to just print and sell at a lower price than limited edition or one of a kind pieces.  Don't some shows require limited edition pieces only too?  This would effect my choice too.