anotherronism

We're all struggling here with the same limitations. (Namely - the TD themes)

I think there is such a great deal of courtesy in the established TD community that none of us would ever think of copying another's work.

But what if there were a forum where we could openly try to match (even copy) each other's techniques?

I present this forum as a place to do just that.

Let's COPY each other's work.

I, for instance, have wanted to try to copy Matthew's dragon for weeks since he created it but have felt it would be derivative and somehow unkind.

So here is the forum and the reason - everyone copy everyone and post the original and copy here!

Let's get rockin!

matthew

Ron,

...I have no issue with trying to duplicate my pics... I even created the "how to draw the Eye of the Tiger" pics so people could do just that...

...I often tryout others techniques in order to learn from their work & creativity...

...Most I have spoken to have no issue either, but if we want to do this, we should get each artist permission or have them post their permissions here...

... Mine is now officially given...

mostblessedone

If I am correct, a traditional method of teaching art students was to set them to work copying the masters. Since I am not in that category, I don't expect to be copied, but anyone would be welcome to do so if so inclined. I have also considered trying to do what some of you have done, but also been hesitant to encroach. Thanks for the idea, Matthew.

mostblessedone

Oops! Sorry Ron, it was YOUR great idea. Thanks, Matthew, for your ready consent. You both have much to teach.

Qsilv

Permission to copy/interpret/utterly-massacre any of mine's certainly given!

And yes, thank you ...to matthew for suggesting we do ask first...
..................................to Ron for coming up with this fabulous suggestion!!!

(happiest of smiles growing here)

DMarla

You have my OK to copy anything I have done. I think this would be the most fun we ever had on here.

jshundo

I'm in, as long as proper credit is given. Best of luck attempting to recreate my pieces. Most are not too hard, but some took a while. Just don't make it better than mine, then I might have to vote you down. jk

Baldur

most of what I do is shamelessly copying stuff, usually without apology

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Ron, mekeys has already copied my Rocky Mountain High and done a good job of it. I don't have a problem with that ... it's a compliment, but he now has a higher rating than I have. I don't think that was his intention and I wouldn't for a minute grudge him a place in Top 5 ... good luck to him. However, some folks hold that honour in such high esteem that it could cause even more agro than already exists.

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I've taken another look and find that mekeys did not enter his version into Showcase (thank you, mekeys) but even so, if we took up this entertaing idea, it could end up in all out battle. Imagine that I copied Grahame's 'Somewhere Over A Rainbow'. I couldn't do it justice because I'm not that skilled, but just say I had loads of friends and family voting for me and I got a higher rating than he has (this is not a good example ... I don't have that many friends and family) but just imagine that my copy got more votes than his brilliant drawing, (Grahame does not even complain loudly when his drawings are down-voted) I would never have the nerve to copy again ... not even copy a layering technique.

NINA

I already copied Luna’s dove & I pointed this out, I even asked everyone not to vote for it. It is a great idea anotherronism. I don’t mind if anyone copied any of mine & if they did a better job & got higher rates so be it.

matthew

...No Top Five... If You Plagiarize...

??? Not sure if it will come up, but in the event that it does, I am ok with that too...

... You are right... it could ruffle some feathers... Perhaps we should get with Rachel in advance & have her discount any recreations from Top 5 consideration...

... We have enough anomosity without creating more...

... how do y'all feel about that?

Arw65

I don't mid at all if someone copies my work, in fact i'd be flattered. and like Nina- if they get better ratings- so be it:) ratings are not why i play on thinkdraw

Arw65

+n

matthew

...Not sure that came across right...

... I was trying to say that I am ok if you get into top 5 with a recreated Matthew pic. Then said we might consider discounting them.

five

You are welcome to try to copy my TD drawings if you are so inclined; if you get Top 5 with the copy, so be it.

Luna

I would be fine with anyone copying my drawings. Matthew did a drawing from one of my paintings and it was wonderful. It made top five. I was flattered.

Dragon

I have no problem with anyone recreating my pic's (if anyone is even interested in recreating my pic's). Seems like the sincerest form of flattery!

gwinnyb

great idea1 I said before (the only time I have ever commented in forum) art is to teach and inspire. if my poor attempts inspire someone to create a masterpiece I would be thrilled. we learn and improve from each other... that is at least half the fun. If someone gets a repro into top 5 as dragon said that is the sincerest form of flattery. I would hope that at least that way I would be able to see what someone else did, because often I miss things that fly away too quickly to be seen

mekeys

I have been reading the forums for quite a while..But i feel it's OK to chime in on this one,I have only used other peoples drawings to try and expand my own work..When i do a drawing i make sure to never copy exactly so i didn't think would bother anyone.Matthew and Nina and a couple of others have said it was OK with them.Most of the other comments on the forums are way to heavy for me.so i don't intend to get in the fray..I keep all of that stuff to myself. (religion and politics)...MEL