tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4437676309202233261.post7892553826101203633..comments2023-05-08T04:28:43.630-07:00Comments on Through the Studio Door: Flattered or furious?gailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15291909095989120673noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4437676309202233261.post-12523665479056865792007-12-04T16:40:00.000-07:002007-12-04T16:40:00.000-07:00Yeah, the link was taken down. He also sent me an ...Yeah, the link was taken down. He also sent me an email. <BR/><BR/>Oh, Elaine I do remember reading about that. There is something called the DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act) you might want to check into. You can read about it here:<BR/>http://www.uspto.gov/smallbusiness/copyrights/links.html<BR/><BR/>Good idea Jennifer. Thanks for the tag! I'll get to it...umm, sometime soon.<BR/><BR/>gailgailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15291909095989120673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4437676309202233261.post-63225669600109910552007-12-03T05:42:00.000-07:002007-12-03T05:42:00.000-07:00Gail- I've gone back and made the copyright notice...Gail- I've gone back and made the copyright notice a bit more ominous sounding on my blog because of your experience. (Not that it would really stop anyone if they wanted to swipe something, but it makes me feel better.)<BR/><BR/>I've tagged you for a meme!:<BR/>http://art-words-life.blogspot.com/2007/12/ive-been-what.htmlJennifer Thermeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17970621166460145330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4437676309202233261.post-26918620730440344072007-11-30T17:43:00.000-07:002007-11-30T17:43:00.000-07:00Have you heard anything from them?Have you heard anything from them?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4437676309202233261.post-58653540637351273132007-11-29T10:55:00.000-07:002007-11-29T10:55:00.000-07:00Gail,I guess I got here too late. The link to the ...Gail,<BR/><BR/>I guess I got here too late. The link to the other person's site isn't working. I, too, had a problem recently when another blogger used one of my poems with attribution--but decided to change some words. I wrote about it at Wild Rose Reader:<BR/><BR/>http://wildrosereader.blogspot.com/2007/10/request-for-blog-courtesy-regarding-use.html<BR/><BR/>I guess it pays off to "google" your own name sometimes. That's how I discovered what happened to my poem.Elaine Magliarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09829330276633865868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4437676309202233261.post-78776081724242814152007-11-28T23:20:00.000-07:002007-11-28T23:20:00.000-07:00The link isn't working! I'm so curious now.The link isn't working! I'm so curious now.Don Tate IIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07616878926865387399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4437676309202233261.post-40078564308406591252007-11-28T16:10:00.000-07:002007-11-28T16:10:00.000-07:00When your are able, please let us know of any furt...When your are able, please let us know of any further developments--the fate of the "original", movable piece, any other legal advice or remedies you have received, etc.Constance McLennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05907642347198281616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4437676309202233261.post-55305295300955217652007-11-28T12:04:00.000-07:002007-11-28T12:04:00.000-07:00The link to how he used your art isn't working now...The link to how he used your art isn't working now-- maybe he took it down? In any case, not even asking is definitely not okay. I'm amazed anyone would even think so!<BR/><BR/>Good luck.<BR/><BR/>-JenniferJennifer Thermeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17970621166460145330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4437676309202233261.post-60787517307848321292007-11-27T21:32:00.000-07:002007-11-27T21:32:00.000-07:00I certainly have gotten support on this. The traff...I certainly have gotten support on this. The traffic is probably part support, part curiosity. I can't imagine it's the same kind of traffic I would get with an official "plug". But then again Lisa Yee stopped by, so it ain't all bad!<BR/><BR/>Wow, Ferragus! What an offer. I'm not sure how to respond. I'll keep you posted on how things play out.<BR/><BR/>You know Janice, the difference with duplicating the work of a master is twofold. First, everybody recognizes the work and knows who the original creator was, and second, they've been dead for more than 70 years. That's how long you hold the copyright to your work, in most cases, 70 years after your death.<BR/><BR/>He has made changes and deleted the images of the Redwood City Festival from his website. <BR/><BR/>Sherry, thanks! I'm glad it is recognizable to some as my work. As illustrators we spend so much time developing a recognizable style.gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15291909095989120673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4437676309202233261.post-43003025278354878682007-11-27T19:07:00.000-07:002007-11-27T19:07:00.000-07:00Gail -- I'm sorry this happened. While it may have...Gail -- I'm sorry this happened. While it may have brought you some good traffic, it's still a hard place to be in. <BR/><BR/>I hope it's straightened out soon.<BR/><BR/>Hugs,<BR/>Donna E.Write2ignitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17266315375662322726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4437676309202233261.post-15472201343658033832007-11-27T07:52:00.000-07:002007-11-27T07:52:00.000-07:00I think you'd have some problem with the long trad...I think you'd have some problem with the long tradition of painters copying great masters.<BR/><BR/>I don't believe sidewalk artists are paid to participate, fwiw. And as you said, there was a decided upswing in movement toward your blog. I would say you're coming out the winner...as long as you hold back on the outrage.Janicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06622769079847473151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4437676309202233261.post-10026238179283372882007-11-27T06:23:00.000-07:002007-11-27T06:23:00.000-07:00Angela sent me.You might want to use one of the we...Angela sent me.<BR/><BR/>You might want to use one of the web archive tools out there to capture what he had up (sorry no source here, but I know they exist).<BR/><BR/>I think this calls for a first order smack down. He's obviously done a lot of work in putting these together, looks like the courts (or maybe some licensing agency?) needs to tell him that he will need to go one more step and obtain artist approval before doing this in the future.<BR/><BR/>I stand ready to put (some of) my money where my mouth is, post somewhere we can send funds and I'll kick in a sawbuck or so.Ferragushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00773722392283888817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4437676309202233261.post-12392087678272571572007-11-26T21:52:00.000-07:002007-11-26T21:52:00.000-07:00Looks like he removed the link from this page too;...Looks like he removed the link from this page too; http://www.wr-architect.com/imad/index.html<BR/>I wonder if he had permission from any of the other artists that he copied from?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4437676309202233261.post-66808416284167856722007-11-26T21:06:00.000-07:002007-11-26T21:06:00.000-07:00I am aghast!!! This has made me aware that I need ...I am aghast!!! This has made me aware that I need to follow my links. . .wow aren't you glad you followed the link? That is just awful. I would have known that piece of your art anywhere!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4437676309202233261.post-59804440926887241442007-11-26T20:08:00.000-07:002007-11-26T20:08:00.000-07:00Oh my goodness. Imitation may be the sincerest for...Oh my goodness. Imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery, but when it's paying his bills and not yours... I dunno.Liz Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10858314364039797586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4437676309202233261.post-84849428982747249412007-11-26T19:52:00.000-07:002007-11-26T19:52:00.000-07:00You SHOULD be outraged, Gail. I would have recogn...You SHOULD be outraged, Gail. I would have recognized that image as your's the minute I saw it The guy should have known better in so many respects. Something's happening as the page is down for the link you provided. Let us know what the outcome is, will you please? Man...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4437676309202233261.post-53206217243636205632007-11-26T18:00:00.000-07:002007-11-26T18:00:00.000-07:00I saw this via Angela's blog.Unbelieveable. There'...I saw this via Angela's blog.<BR/><BR/>Unbelieveable. There's hommage and there's copying. There is no question as to what this is.Lisa Yeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14996451632755795135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4437676309202233261.post-53580390115291088552007-11-26T16:11:00.000-07:002007-11-26T16:11:00.000-07:00I linked this on my blog and I've been grumbling a...I linked this on my blog and I've been grumbling about it all day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4437676309202233261.post-35484143538465627752007-11-26T15:59:00.000-07:002007-11-26T15:59:00.000-07:00Thanks guys. I'm checking into things. That's all ...Thanks guys. I'm checking into things. That's all I'm going to say right now. <BR/><BR/>This piece is a sample for a book I wrote and illustrated that's currently being subbed. Too many years of my blood (literally, thanks to an x-acto knife!), sweat, and tears have gone into this project.<BR/><BR/>gailgailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15291909095989120673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4437676309202233261.post-13406933769146815922007-11-26T12:35:00.000-07:002007-11-26T12:35:00.000-07:00I sent him a message - anoyone else want to give h...I sent him a message - anoyone else want to give him a piece of your mind? His email is on the site.<BR/><BR/>Boo on you Wayne.Karen Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01665435198262624839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4437676309202233261.post-8043966531651496702007-11-26T12:13:00.000-07:002007-11-26T12:13:00.000-07:00Me again. Did he make money on this? May be time t...Me again. Did he make money on this? <BR/>May be time to get a lawyer. Maybe the SCBWI office can help you find one? People are unbelievable!<BR/><BR/>(Funny...my word verification code this time is 'anegry' one letter too many for "angry" LOL!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4437676309202233261.post-61128038034373519222007-11-26T12:09:00.000-07:002007-11-26T12:09:00.000-07:00Wow, that would've been really cool IF HE HAD ASKE...Wow, that would've been really cool IF HE HAD ASKED YOU FIRST!!!<BR/>You're right that he or they should have known better.<BR/>I have no advice as I know someone with way more experience will comment. But I will be interested to see how this plays out. I'm assuming it is a chalk rendition that was washed away? If it is permanent, I think that brings more problems.<BR/>Oh Gail, I hope something really positive comes out of this. Have you tried to contact this "artist"?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4437676309202233261.post-34122900570999418072007-11-26T12:08:00.000-07:002007-11-26T12:08:00.000-07:00Oh my GOODNESS! I would have such mixed feelings ...Oh my GOODNESS! I would have such mixed feelings about this, but like Catherine said, I don't know if that's a copyright violation or not. There's definitely a feeling of underhandedness since he should have taken the time to ask for your permission either way.Paige Keiserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11693937018451168614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4437676309202233261.post-14692223301174673722007-11-26T12:07:00.000-07:002007-11-26T12:07:00.000-07:00OMG!! I'd be furious!! The guy's t-shirt says "art...OMG!! I'd be furious!! The guy's t-shirt says "artist." Anybody walking by would assume it was his creation. And the art is movable - is he selling this? I am shocked he didn't contact you for permission. If he is making any money off this, I'm afraid you may have a case.<BR/>{:-/<BR/>eElizabeth O Dulembahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07255495706124193452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4437676309202233261.post-77095449492551789502007-11-26T12:02:00.000-07:002007-11-26T12:02:00.000-07:00Wow! I know what you mean about should you be flat...Wow! I know what you mean about should you be flattered or furious. I have no idea as to the legality of what he has done by copying your image as on the index page it does say original image by... Are you allowed to do that??? In my humble (non-artistic) opinion, your original picture is of a higher quality. <BR/><BR/>The only instance I've had similar to this is two separate websites lifting short stories off my site and putting it onto theirs (found because I googled myself - sad I know), and one of which leads to a porn site - gulp!Cate Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634397106201021055noreply@blogger.com