There is a fine line between being inspired by other work and outright theft of the original work.
I'm acquainted with the fellow behind artaid.org. I worked with him at Ground Zero. He's done amazingly beautiful posters and flyers, and his work can be seen in many areas.
Even dollar stores. I bought a lighter recently with this image on it:
http://artaid.org/artaidnewFDNY.html
I really need to contact Keith and ask if he knows that his images are now on things for sale. He's freely given away his art for so long, but I somehow don't think he licensed the lighters. [sigh]
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Date: 2008-04-29 12:24 am (UTC)I'm acquainted with the fellow behind artaid.org. I worked with him at Ground Zero. He's done amazingly beautiful posters and flyers, and his work can be seen in many areas.
Even dollar stores. I bought a lighter recently with this image on it:
http://artaid.org/artaidnewFDNY.html
I really need to contact Keith and ask if he knows that his images are now on things for sale. He's freely given away his art for so long, but I somehow don't think he licensed the lighters. [sigh]