Tag Archives: Copyright

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 →

Posted in art, copyleft, creativity | Tagged artist influences, copyleft, Copyright, Gwenn Seemel, stealing, styles | 8 Comments

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 →

Posted in art, art journal, copyleft, creativity, meditation, process, sketchbook, watercolor | Tagged copyleft, Copyright, Creative Commons, pan watercolors, Pentalic Aqua Journal, Sennelier | 10 Comments

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 →