Category Archives: copyleft

Morning Coffee

Posted on February 21, 2020 by dkatiepowellart

I wanted to be writing a different kind of blog about my artwork “Morning Coffee” today. I sketch about our lives, and especially times with Mitchell and the cats, the best times of the day, cooking, laughing, color, sharing. Mitchell … Continue reading →

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Artist Influences and Copyleft

Posted on July 25, 2016 by dkatiepowellart

As I am ahead in this crazy World Watercolor challenge, I am spending two days posting about other issues. One is Copyleft or Creative Commons, or Un-copyright (which is discussed in depth on this page, including links to Gwenn Seemel’s … Continue reading →

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Copyright, Chagall Card, Riffs, WTH?

Posted on April 14, 2016 by dkatiepowellart

 I am breaking with my normal posts to say this timely bit regarding copyright, and the lawsuit against Led Zep over the riff.  I don’t give a toss about any of it, but the topic is under my skin.  I … Continue reading →

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You Share Good: A Good Book About Copyright

Posted on December 29, 2014 by dkatiepowellart

I bought You Share Good by Gwenn Seemel and read it in almost one sitting.  Gwenn’s argument for letting go of copyright and relaxing into sharing is persuasive, and I highly recommend it — even if you choose to copyright … Continue reading →

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Gwenn Seemel’s Commentary on Copyright

Posted on July 16, 2014 by dkatiepowellart

Copyright is an important issue for artists.  I cringe every time I hear art students speaking of how they want to post an image of an experiment where they copied an artist or photographer, but they know they can’t do … Continue reading →

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Copyleft / Creative Commons

Posted on January 26, 2014 by dkatiepowellart

Recently I changed my views about copyright, largely due to the persuasive and intelligent arguments of artist Gwenn Seemel (this is only one sample!) I agree with the copyleft movement, in that I think copyright has gone to far.  It has stifled … Continue reading →

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