tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3515546343662060191.post9154609300983381128..comments2016-02-25T14:07:29.988-04:00Comments on edspace: Inspiration, Imitation or Rip Off?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3515546343662060191.post-88025861992075421062009-05-04T14:03:00.000-03:002009-05-04T14:03:00.000-03:00She for sure is ripping off his work. I am a CG ar...She for sure is ripping off his work. I am a CG artist and have done several tributes that have come a bit to close to the original work therefore I have never posted them even though there are major differences. But hers are almost spot on to the originals and that is for sure a copy right violation. Let her come at you. Then she will be found out. I belive Mr. Lyons has a case for sure if he wishes to pursue it. I have had my work posted at anothers website claiming it was there work. It's kind of flattering in a way but still stealing. Good catch on your part.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04219524147432033075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3515546343662060191.post-43201937379037794492009-04-09T00:50:00.000-03:002009-04-09T00:50:00.000-03:00Rather sad interpretations! But very obviously int...Rather sad interpretations! But very obviously interpretations of Jeff Lyons' OBVIOUSLY SUPERIOR work. What gets me is the claim of originality and the fact that she is profiting dishonestly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3515546343662060191.post-19567792578140583852009-04-07T10:05:00.000-03:002009-04-07T10:05:00.000-03:00Oh yes, and that "100% original" thing... it is as...Oh yes, and that "100% original" thing... it is astounding, isn't it? I mean what artist says that about <I>anything</I>? We don't create in a vacuum. Influences are unavoidable!<BR/><BR/>I don't even have a problem with her paintings, just as they are, if only she had represented them as what they are. If she just said "these are my versions of paintings by Jeff Lyons" and "here are some of my own paintings I made in the style of Jeff Lyons". Then, perhaps in the not-too-distant future, when her work became more distinctive and truly her own, she might one day have said "the work of Jeff Lyons is one of the influences in my painting".eebeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16104953470491268426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3515546343662060191.post-7379059385014031542009-04-07T09:52:00.000-03:002009-04-07T09:52:00.000-03:00It's hard to understand. Who knows what the deal i...It's hard to understand. Who knows what the deal is in this situation.<BR/>When a person is exposed doing something they know is wrong, they either fess up, slink away and hope it all blows over quickly, or lash out in a desperate attempt to save face. They may do all of the above.<BR/><BR/>Perhaps the only action that makes sense is expose the deception. That's been done.<BR/><BR/>If she is a reasonable sort of person, she's already suitably embarrassed and regrets what she did. She will most likely stop borrowing your work from now on.<BR/><BR/>If not, well, then you are dealing with a different sort of person... and frankly, who wants to go down that rabbit hole?eebeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16104953470491268426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3515546343662060191.post-49178505381570027012009-04-07T02:06:00.000-03:002009-04-07T02:06:00.000-03:00The more I think of this the more it disturbs me. ...The more I think of this the more it disturbs me. Threatening legal action against you, Ed, and calling her women series the girlfriends series are 2 things she really didn't think out too well. Google her in a few days...<BR/><BR/>Oh well, it's time to head into the studio to produce some 100% originals.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3515546343662060191.post-57345681276357600022009-04-06T18:35:00.000-03:002009-04-06T18:35:00.000-03:00Yes, the mass market of forgeries in Asian countri...Yes, the mass market of forgeries in Asian countries is a big problem. And really, what can one do about it? It just sucks. For whatever reason this particular instance got me "up on my hind legs", as they say.eebeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16104953470491268426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3515546343662060191.post-46747933569409025092009-04-06T18:25:00.000-03:002009-04-06T18:25:00.000-03:00There have been cases where alleged artists have d...There have been cases where alleged artists have directly copied my artwork. A friend of mine was in Thailand and saw an oil painted reproduction of one my my paintings selling for $100.00CAD. My artwork has been online since 1999 and about a million visitors have been to my websites since then (maybe more). So I'm not surprised when I see interpretations or variations of my work online. It's flattering for the most part. To me, Kimberly hasn't crossed a line, but I've been watching her online for 6 months now to see if she eventually does.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3515546343662060191.post-62496970430376012662009-04-06T18:10:00.000-03:002009-04-06T18:10:00.000-03:00It's the blatant claim on each of her pieces, webs...It's the blatant claim on each of her pieces, websites and stores that say the work is "100% Original" that really gets me. Jeff is the one who should be contacting an attorney.godofoddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08231304503974657756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3515546343662060191.post-22778570889903430962009-04-06T17:51:00.000-03:002009-04-06T17:51:00.000-03:00I would agree with "Folksy Interpretation" if ther...I would agree with "Folksy Interpretation" <B>if</B> there had been some mention of the source material. I think you are being very generous using that description; but of course, these are your paintings that are being "interpreted", so I say your opinion trumps mine on this matter. Take care, Jeff! Always a fan of your work.eebeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16104953470491268426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3515546343662060191.post-10630900850023143512009-04-06T17:46:00.000-03:002009-04-06T17:46:00.000-03:00This comment has been removed by the author.eebeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16104953470491268426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3515546343662060191.post-54156383434087717112009-04-06T17:36:00.000-03:002009-04-06T17:36:00.000-03:00Thanks for the blog post, Ed! It's obvious that sh...Thanks for the blog post, Ed! It's obvious that she is using many of my painted images as sources, but at least they are not direct copies of them(like some Asians have done), rather, they are folksy interpretations. She should at least say this on her websites and give me credit where it is due, especially since she profits from this. About 12 of my paintings have been "copied" by her, maybe more. I've downloaded a few in case her websites are deleted.<BR/><BR/>I'm going to post her website link on the homepage of my own website and let my viewers interpret this situation.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3515546343662060191.post-30161971262183701702009-04-06T17:08:00.000-03:002009-04-06T17:08:00.000-03:00Point taken... it is "ballsy", but I've seen her p...Point taken... it is "ballsy", but I've seen her picture and she looks like a regular, nice person. I think she's just in a corner and reacting badly.eebeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16104953470491268426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3515546343662060191.post-50944898259382721352009-04-06T16:53:00.000-03:002009-04-06T16:53:00.000-03:00She must be a man because she has balls to come at...She must be a man because she has balls to come at you for defamation.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3515546343662060191.post-27968522628001912242009-04-06T15:05:00.000-03:002009-04-06T15:05:00.000-03:00Yeah... "inspired by" or "a tribute to"... but the...Yeah... "inspired by" or "a tribute to"... but the "100% original" claim is going a bit over the top!eebeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16104953470491268426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3515546343662060191.post-37156709116097361562009-04-06T14:51:00.000-03:002009-04-06T14:51:00.000-03:00Wow, that's pretty bold of here to call you would ...Wow, that's pretty bold of here to call you would for copying her photos without her permission, seeing as she copied Jeff's paintings without his permission. Is copyright infringement of a copyright infringement even possible? Or is it like a double negative and the whole this is a wash. At least if she just posted a series "inspired by" Jeff's series, she could justify it. But to have examples that so closely match his works just stands out so much.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3515546343662060191.post-68390468944143071412009-04-06T14:24:00.000-03:002009-04-06T14:24:00.000-03:00Hello Ed,I hope that you are having fun at defamat...Hello Ed,<BR/><BR/>I hope that you are having fun at defamation of character. Copying my photos without permission. Please be advise that I have contacted my attorney and I will be back in contact with you.Kimmihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15898200537836658517noreply@blogger.com