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Something about the morals of Art + Life
13 years ago
Ok, so I really am not doing so great at the moment and I can't understand to the core why I really am this upset. I've seen both sides of the story, have heard both reasoning's on such topic -- but yet I feel my heart sink and mood drop as my thoughts fall back to it.
Art is VERY important to me - it's one of the only things that really brings to life the emotions, ideas, and thoughts that spark inside of me. It's my hobby, my air, my inspiration, my entertainment, and speaks volumes when I can't even begin to say a single word directly.
I know for a fact the feeling of envy browsing through all the wonderful submissions on any art site and oh do I drool over some of the brilliant drawing styles. I've got decent work I'll admit, but if I had even HALF the talent of some of the artists in the community I would be thrilled...
Now when I've brought this up to multiple people I've heard various sides:
- SCUM
- Boosting their rep amongst other people in the most cowardly way possible
- Trying to impress someone and too scared to be themselves
- An artist should be flattered to have someone view their art as good enough to rip off.
- Etc.
---Art is VERY important to me - it's one of the only things that really brings to life the emotions, ideas, and thoughts that spark inside of me. It's my hobby, my air, my inspiration, my entertainment, and speaks volumes when I can't even begin to say a single word directly.
I know for a fact the feeling of envy browsing through all the wonderful submissions on any art site and oh do I drool over some of the brilliant drawing styles. I've got decent work I'll admit, but if I had even HALF the talent of some of the artists in the community I would be thrilled...
...But one thing I cannot comprehend is feeling this jealousy so strongly, that it is enough to take another's art and show it off as one's own
- especially to those closest to them...where do people get that???---Now when I've brought this up to multiple people I've heard various sides:
- SCUM
- Boosting their rep amongst other people in the most cowardly way possible
- Trying to impress someone and too scared to be themselves
- An artist should be flattered to have someone view their art as good enough to rip off.
- Etc.
---
I have found out recently that I HAVE been lied to by a trusted friend.
I don't know if or how I want to bring it up
because to me, it shows that I didn't trust them.
I don't know really how to go about it, either...because truth is...
I don't think that they know I have suspicions...
Just for future notice, anyone and everyone.
Just don't steal. It makes it easier on EVERYONE.
If it's commission, a gift, a request, a trade, FINE - Just say so!
If it's a character that you really admire and is similar to how you see yourself in your head - That's Great!
Just don't go around telling people that the piece of art is something YOU created. It's wrong, it's stupid, and I do not take to it kindly...
**I would like to note, NO, as far as I know my artwork has not been stolen by anyone. This is truly unrelated to me except for it being that the person is a friend. Any advice, comments, tips, whatever else is much appreciated. Thank you**
