Comments on: I copy other people’s art

By: BrownDog

BrownDog — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 01:35:03 +0000

Good Artists Copy, Great Artists Steal

By: Don'tfeedthetribbles

Don'tfeedthetribbles — Tue, 31 May 2011 04:49:16 +0000

I used to be just like that. I felt horrible doing it, so I vowed to only make original stuff. That was when I realized that I was legitamately good at art, but I never knew it because I was too busy copying other people.

By: lamegirl

lamegirl — Tue, 24 May 2011 13:00:12 +0000

Are you me? Cause Im pretty sure I do the same exact thing… It sucks.

By: Hopnob

Hopnob — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 20:07:11 +0000

My best friend does that. I hate her for it. It’s ruining my life and hiding my talent.

By: KC

KC — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 21:58:57 +0000

dont worry i do the same thing but just add other colors or something as a background and soon enough youll be making something all your own…and dont listen to everyones bad comments we all start out copying someone then learn and do it our selfs.

By: Liz

Liz — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 19:50:43 +0000

Wow, I didnt know so many people did this. I do too.

By: Amber

Amber — Thu, 20 May 2010 09:49:38 +0000

you really do have to give credit to them though
plagiarism is a terrible thing
it’s different if like with music coursework you take different things from other pieces and incorporate them into a new work, but if you do that without crediting the sources and try to pass them off as your own you’ll lose marks if you’re caught, as you should
you can copy by accident sometimes, but if you totally rip off another person’s work for your own personal gain it’s unfair to the original artist, painter, author, composer, essayist or poet

By: Amber

Amber — Thu, 20 May 2010 09:43:24 +0000

once my friend made me a deviantart without asking and I was really furious with him
a few months later one of my designs appeared on a bag
I was so upset
it’s ok to copy to get better, but never, ever take someone else’s work and claim it as your own
nothing is more frustrating for an artist than seeing someone else take credit for their ideas

By: Laura

Laura — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:30:18 +0000

I consider myself an artist and I never draw completely from my mind. I suppose it depends what type of art you like. I like more traditional drawings and sketches which are drawn from photos and real life.

Although you probably feel like a cheat, it will help you. If you study other peoples art long enough you get a feel for the type of art work you enjoy and will eventually progress to do you own ideas.

By: Amy

Amy — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 01:18:58 +0000

As an artist myself, this kind of annoys me because I’ve had my work stolen a few times. There’s nothing worse than an art thief–the feeling of seeing your work with someone else’s name underneath it is horrible.

However, if the sender is just copying and giving credit to the person who originally did the artwork (though I have a feeling she isn’t) then there’s nothing wrong with that. You’re SUPPOSED to copy, that’s what art students in Europe do, just go to museums and copy down what they see on the walls. You don’t learn to drive solely by sitting down at the wheel and going, you have an experienced driver teach you, and eventually don’t need their help at all. same thing with art.

By: Sweetzen

Sweetzen — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 23:05:01 +0000

AS PICASO once said, good artists copy, great artists steal…. you can take that how ever you want

By: you'resounaware

you'resounaware — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:48:16 +0000

i’m in complete agreement with you.
nothing is original. take from anywhere that boots imagination and resonates inspiration.

By: The Muse

The Muse — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:43:26 +0000

“Imitation is the highest form of flattery”…I didn’t say it, but at least I put it in quotes.

By: Al

Al — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 19:08:56 +0000

Pablo Picasso once said; “Good artists copy, great artists steal”

By: Cait

Cait — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 23:32:02 +0000

I used to do this exact same thing until eventually I could just listen to people talk about things and it would inspire me. I think you can get there eventually. And I’m sure the people that left the rude comments are about 15 years old and haven’t learned anything about accepting people for who they are.

By: Laura

Laura — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 13:14:56 +0000

Everyone has to start somewhere.

By: fruitfly97

fruitfly97 — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 21:18:35 +0000

I am not an artist but i think it’s perfectly fine to copy other people’s work. In music students learn pieces that were written by various authors. That helps them in learning the instrument and in composing their own songs later on. It’s ok to practice art by coping what others have done. In fact, scientists say our minds especially register what we see, so by drawing what your looking at you are helping yourself -especially in the long run-.
It’s ok to tell them that it was someone else’s idea because it’s ok to learn and a person does not have to know it all.

By: ceramics_dude

ceramics_dude — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 23:31:33 +0000

it can be so hard to come up with your own ideas sometimes, but if you put enough time and heart into it, it will be much easier. you might find this quote interesting because it is what helped me get off my feet and become the artist i am today. the source is unknown as far as i know… “good artists borrow, but great artists steal” keep making art!

By: Identity

Identity — Thu, 28 May 2009 17:47:50 +0000

this actually made me fit into my friend’s shoes. she tried copying a lot of art a while back and it really hurt coz stealing someone’s style in art is like taking something away.

i don’t mind that you copy, everyone does that. i mind that you take credit for it…give credit where its due. someday you’ll be able to create a masterpiece you can call your own.

By: Switch

Switch — Tue, 19 May 2009 23:57:19 +0000

I did the same thing at first, except with writing. Fanfics eventually made the leap to original work. Sometimes you just need the boost.

By: blargasaurus

blargasaurus — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 22:19:51 +0000

I really have no respect for that.
Talent is a natural gift, and you shouldn’t rip off of the people that actually have it.
Seeing as this happens to me often, I don’t really appreciate it when others approve of fake-creativity.

By: Skydancer

Skydancer — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:20:32 +0000

you are rude.

Art is never always copied, you have to put your own colors, and your art hand into the combination.

By: jesus

jesus — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 21:26:41 +0000

thats fucked up.. you should go to hell.. taking other peoples art for pleasure is one fucked up way to go bro. wtf. i have no respect for you whatsoever.

By: DementedRicky

DementedRicky — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 01:41:48 +0000

I play guitar. When I’m writing a song I’ll try and write something totally original, then I remember that everything that can be done HAS been done. I cant help but copy someone elses work, there are only so many combinations of 8 chords. But writing something original isnt where it ends. It’s what you do with the materials that are given to you, something amazing can be made out of the same chord structure as something else amazing. It’s up to you to put your own personal touches to an already existing idea, it doesnt make you any less of a musician, or in this case artist. From imitation comes inspiration.

By: Meow

Meow — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 00:47:09 +0000

yeah, I do the same thing.
I copy poems hoping that one day I’ll be able to write like them

By: April

April — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 16:31:11 +0000

I know how you feel exactly, I`ve done the same thing and I found it did actually help me develope a sense of creativity..even if it wasnt truely my own.. but people seemed to like me alot more when they saw that I was good..

By: Mother

Mother — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:21:47 +0000

Creativity is art no matter.
You know my friend gave me a recipe one time and i loved it. I moved away and shared the supper with others and never made mention it was not my own. Yes, i felt a bit guilty for taking the credit. Over time i incorporated different recipes from cook books and other people’s recipe’s and ended up with my very own creation and made up a name for it. Cooking is an art too you know? Eventually you will come up with something in your work that goes in your own direction and the great part is that perhaps you will feel a good sense inside that your friends and family were the ones who inspired you. However, keep in mind if you are not an artist? Don’t push it and move towards what you are really meant to do. No one likes seeing expensive crappy art galleries.

By: Hol

Hol — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 03:07:31 +0000

Everyone copies at first, everyone is inspired by SOMETHING,even other art work, just add or do something to make it your own and pretty soon, it will be your own and you’ll be doing it from your own mind!

By: vin

vin — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 11:40:42 +0000

i do it too.but its worse when you have a van goh of an artist brother,who only draws from his mind