I had a Korean art magazine contact me via email once. They asked if they could publish some of my art work. All I had to do was send high res digital copies. I was very nervous about doing that, but I did it anyway. Then they sent me a questionnaire to fill out which I did. Then I didn't hear from them for 2 months. I figured I was taken somehow, but really wasn't sure how. I pictured my prints for sale in velvet in Korean markets or something.

Then I heard from them again. They asked if didn’t mind being on the cover. I said sure, but as long as they sent me a copy. Well lo and behold I get this beautiful glossy, well produced magazine in the mail. With a painting I painted on the cover. Then a big article about me with my photo and other paintings. But the whole thing is in Korean. For all I know they were talking about this stupid Canadian hack that doesn't know how to paint.

I really don't know what my point here is. I guess that I did this and it was legit. So you've got nothing to lose but your time.