I think this happens far more often than most people think. His was obvious and flagrant, but there are far more slightly more subtle works being plagiarized all over the place. Perhaps because I look at fan and original art all the time, and equally look at photographs with human subjects all the live-long day, I can guess the source so often. . Sometimes I lay over drawings and wala, they match.
It is a great way to learn to draw, but not a great way to grow. I started out copying and tracing. I still use references more often than not, but I like creating vastly different each time.
I theorize that the internet has created an atmosphere of getting likes, hits, followers, comments and the need for that kind of validation fast -- so people take shortcuts. And often the viewer cares nothing more than to look something pretty no matter how it got there. That sucks for those who work hard at their craft, and it is a test to let that ego that needs that sort of validation go. It is especially hard when you see your own work ubiquitously stolen and there is little you can do about it.
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Date: 2012-06-24 04:36 pm (UTC)It is a great way to learn to draw, but not a great way to grow. I started out copying and tracing. I still use references more often than not, but I like creating vastly different each time.
I theorize that the internet has created an atmosphere of getting likes, hits, followers, comments and the need for that kind of validation fast -- so people take shortcuts. And often the viewer cares nothing more than to look something pretty no matter how it got there. That sucks for those who work hard at their craft, and it is a test to let that ego that needs that sort of validation go. It is especially hard when you see your own work ubiquitously stolen and there is little you can do about it.