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Stolen Naruto fanart issue resolved

Journal Entry: Fri Dec 21, 2007, 1:24 PM
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I decided it's best to e-mail the comic book store, because they seem like an legitment store. (I found their contact through google.)

My message to them:

A fan of my original work: [link]

EchoSilver pass this edited scanned image to me: [link]
I suppose that's one of your ads. I am not looking to give trouble, or to ask for any, I thought I should contact you since I have learned about the information. Perhaps its one of your employee's decision you are not aware of.

If it's in your interest to use my work to advertise for your shop in London, I would appreciate if you asked my permission, I might be able to give you a nice customized version if you need it. I am usually generous in giving away usage for my images on copyrighted series, especially fan art. I would like to be respected as the original artist, at least getting a notification, for the usage of my work. Thank you.

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Their reply:

Hi there Christine,

personally for the use of your artwork on our My name is Damian Keeng and I'm the director for Orbital Comics. I would first like to unreservedly apologise to youadvertisement in NEO Magazine. One of our staff was asked to design original artwork for our advertising, we were not aware that he sourced the images from an internet search. Again we sincerely apologise and we meant no disrespect. The ad image is also currently in use as our store flyer, may we have your permission to keep using them, and we can (belatedly) give you full credit on our myspace and facebook pages. We will be producing a new ad soon and we could use your artwork and give you full credit. Please contact me if you want to discuss this matter further,

Regards,
Damian Keeng


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My most recent reply:
I figured that's probably what happened.
I don't mind it, thank you for the sincere apology. I give you the permission to continue use my image. As long as there's no trouble or any involvement from Shonen magazines to complicate the issue, please use it with caution.
If you need me to do service for you, I will be glad to help.


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It appears as I subspected, I know alot of graphic design artists today can't draw, then it's natural they will go and take online images to use.

I have granted permission to them to keep using my images so they don't have to retrack it and lose money.

I will probably assist them in the future if they need any more images from me.

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Well, that's sure nice of them to offer credit like that! I'm glad it worked out for you.

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I'm glad the issue is resolved. That was very nice that you didn't throw a tantrum about it like some artists do. ^^; I too don't have problems regarding the usage of my art like some do, except if they want to steal it then they've crossed the line. ^^;

Anyway, glad it worked out. :hug:

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you shoulda tried getting some monies outta it ;)


just kidding. slightly =3

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WOW that is crazy that all that happened. I'm just shocked that they didn't offer to pay you what they paid the "artist" to come up with the original art work. I'm dumbfounded by people who think they can get away with it.
well this is refreshing.

honestly, i absolutely love the fact that the entire issue was resolved maturely. normally all i hear is a bunch of batshit crazy ranting and hate in such matters on both sides or one.

i also like the fact that your willing to help them too.

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I'm glad that issue is over ^^
Also the way you solved it, so cool :clap:
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well of course it will be good to get paid, but I believe in one's gain by giving.

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An artist is going to get fired over this.
I don't think I would demand any payment, that fan art already brought me more good than I thought it would. It would be more important if I get into a good relationship with the shop, than to be demanding.

Fan art is not done for money anyway.

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I'm really impressed with how you handled the matter, you're very mature and I'm glad that you're one of the artists that I look up too. :) Most other artists would have demanded that they take it down and thrown a huge hissy fit, so it's nice to see someone act with maturity and grace about the situation. I'm glad that it all worked for you, maybe it'll even help you get your name out there as well. :)

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People make a big deal out of things stolen in the States.
I am usually generous in giving away the usage of my image, as long as proper credit is given. It's free advertisement for me anyway.

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