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SPECIAL NOTICE TO STUDENTS OF ART
- It
does not matter whether an original work is copied in
whole or in part (1% - 99%), copying art is an
infringement of the copyright law. Students may learn
from the teacher’s instructional materials, and then
use the resultant art works for private use, that is to
say as part of a not-for-profit event or exhibition. In
this case, the student must sign the work in this
manner: “John Doe, after Arleta Pech.”
- Most
art shows state in their rules that no artwork painted
under an instructor’s guidance or as a result of an
instructor’s DVD will be accepted, nor will such works
be offered for sale. In reputable shows, jurors are
instructed to reject any painting or artwork suspected
of being the result of a class lesson, or suspected of
being a copy in whole or part.
- Excessive
copying of another’s artwork (without creating one’s
own images from “scratch") negates artistic
growth. In a copied work, all artistic decisions have
been made by the original artist. Under these
circumstances, the student fails to develop his own
vision. In the world of art, every individual vision is
unique. It is this individuality which sets the work of
one artist separate from the existing body of works.
- Artists
are encouraged to use products of all manner as still
life subjects. However, if the object depicted contains
a label or product emblem, the manufacturer must first
grant approval for such use. Some companies simply
refuse to allow reproduction of their products, and are
protected by the courts in these matters. If you are
unsure whether an item, a label, or a pattern is
protected by law, it is your responsibility to contact
said company and inquire about permission to reproduce
their material.
DVD
Copies made from the DVDS sold here ARE Pirated copies,
don't buy from E-bay!
Please
buy direct from the artist or authorized stores!
Otherwise
this hurts the artists who are willing to
share their knowledge.
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