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Art Theft...again...

Journal Entry: Sun May 4, 2008, 7:51 PM
So I find myself in the legal dilemma. Many of you know my piece “memories of a martyr” and apparently so do the fashion elite of Greece. I have recently been informed that my piece as been pilfered by a clothing company, Edward jeans, that’s based in Greece. What really surprises me is this company looks accomplished enough to pay a designer instead of stealing from a wee little artists like myself.

The shirt isn’t on the website anymore (I guess it’s out of season) but I do have photos of the product here. [link]
Provided by thee most helpful and delightful person ever. You know what really upsets me? It’s adorable. I would totally buy that shirt.

So here’s the deal. I have no idea what to do about it or even if I can take legal action (and I sure as hell don’t have the money for a lawyer). Will the American copyright laws apply to a Greek company? I didn’t have a watermark on the piece so does that mean it’s up for grabs? I’m so lost on the situation. If anyone out there can help me and lend some advice I would be grateful.

Another thing that blows about this is I’m going to have to start watermarking my art now. Which isn’t fair to people who just want to look at the art instead of using it for evil. The whole point in putting it on the internet is so you people can see it and a watermark completely disrupts a pieces composition. But I don’t want to have to go through all this red type again! I’m so sorry! Hopefully I’ll be able to make an effective watermark that’s not completely obtrusive. Grr!

Anyways, anyone have a clue?

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  • Current Age: 20
  • Current Residence: the closes you can get to hell without actually dying
  • Interests: anime manga fantasy sci-fi
  • Favourite movie: edward scissor hands, nightmare before christmas, 10 things i hate about you, the dark crystal
  • Favourite band or musician: ....................i love cake...............
  • Favourite genre of music: everything! 'sept rap...and most punk and r&b....and country.....mumble
  • Favourite artist: Tetsuya Nomura
  • Favourite poet or writer: depends on what book I'm reading at the time ^_^.
  • Favourite style or digital art: crosshatching?
  • Skin of choice: none
  • Favourite game: ahhhhh......thats like chooseing what limb your going to sacrifice
  • Favourite gaming platform: ps2 will rule with an iron fist!!!
  • Favourite cartoon character: mindy(she makes evil fun again)
  • Personal Quote: ".....hum? Sorry i wasn't listening...."
  • Tools of the Trade: ink stain on the pocket of every single pair a pants i own (the sorce of my power)

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Devious Comments

=sarnai:iconsarnai: 6 hours 48 minutes ago
love your galley:heart:
*alix05:iconalix05: 1 day 6 hours ago
hi....there is a contest 4 logo in my journal....

if u want control it

thanks

stefano :peace:

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!jennytutu:iconjennytutu: 2 days 5 hours ago
WOW! Thanks for sharing. I think your work ROCKS! :)

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~Azn-Juliet:iconAzn-Juliet: 2 days 14 hours ago Mood: Joy
very cool art! awsome gallery!! =O

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*Arzeno:iconArzeno: 5 days 21 hours ago
You are amazing! I love your technique! The characters; although kind of delicate; have such mass and substance. Great Work. Awesome gallery. Gotta watch!:handshake:
~ycy:iconycy: May 5, 2008, 6:15:51 AM Mood: Love
Thank you for the
~etcher:iconetcher: May 5, 2008, 1:52:25 AM
Holy poop.
You're like WTFingly godly at your work.
Insanely skilled.
I envy you very much.

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~pauscorpi:iconpauscorpi: May 4, 2008, 1:23:52 PM
awee, your works make me sink back into those wornderful worlds of tales i used to visit as a kid

i love it how fantasy and magic are oozing out of them :heart: :clap:

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~Crimson-Grrl:iconCrimson-Grrl: May 4, 2008, 9:12:13 AM Mood: Love
damn! your stuff is awesome!!! :D i really loike your gallery

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~FallenAngel119:iconFallenAngel119: Apr 30, 2008, 12:16:09 PM Mood: Love
Your gallery is amazing! How do you do it? Your colours are amazing and you must have oceans of patience... and universes of talent!

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~limeflavored:iconlimeflavored: Apr 30, 2008, 10:48:52 AM Mood: Love
your art is so beautiful. im officially jealous. eheh
~GeckogInteractive:iconGeckogInteractive: Apr 27, 2008, 11:11:21 PM
It really very hard to understand what does mean your each and every pic. But that's for sure your art is Gift of God.

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~Edigma:iconEdigma: Apr 26, 2008, 7:32:08 PM Mood: Love
i love ur Gallery!

simply AMAZING

u re great

fav!

Congrats

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~yakkingyetis:iconyakkingyetis: Apr 26, 2008, 1:43:07 AM
i'm so envious.. do you give lessons? haha
~snt-more:iconsnt-more: Apr 25, 2008, 5:43:43 PM
Your gallery leave me myself without words!
~Gabbyta:iconGabbyta: Apr 24, 2008, 3:16:46 PM Mood: Big Grin
Your works are really cool!!!
~Wisesa:iconWisesa: Apr 22, 2008, 4:59:57 PM
Awesome gallery. :)
Watch ya sis... :)

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~SeizedWithFury:iconSeizedWithFury: Apr 21, 2008, 4:02:16 PM
You, My Friend, Have some of the most amazing art I have ever seen. You've got some unbelievable skill.

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~Mala-Lady-Punk:iconMala-Lady-Punk: Apr 19, 2008, 3:36:57 AM
Very Beautiful.

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~AbstractDoctrine:iconAbstractDoctrine: Apr 18, 2008, 3:53:50 AM Mood: Joy
Wow, your use of color is beyond incredible! What a wonderful day to start my day, thank you!

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~Eggtastic:iconEggtastic: Apr 17, 2008, 4:18:16 AM
HI, um, i was possibly thinking of creating a competition of some sort, but i have no prizes, and as i can see you have such talent i was wondering if you were able to contribute something as a prize/prizes, whether it be a commission or something else, but consider this, i would be very greatful, plz note me if you are or are not able to help me please, have a nice day, -^_^-

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