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Adobe Illustrator Artwork 12.0 ( CS2) - AI.aiUPDATE2:
My art is still used in many places but some of the "Hall of Shame" people have taken it down and I am removing all the links.
UPD:
I should have written this long ago.
I've uploaded this piece of work in it's ORIGINAL FORMAT because of one thing: people kept asking me how I work, kept asking me for a tutorial. I tried to make a tutorial once, but that wasn't clear enough I guess.
So I though I'd give away one work as an AI-file, so that everybody could see the layers etc. and see how everything works, maybe find what she/he was looking for in my works - I mean some "hidden" technique people've been asking me about.
One could have predicted that uploading a piece of work in it's original format gives too much freedom to those who tend to misuse other people's works.
At first it was funny to hear about this work being used for
* Poster for some musical festifal in Edinburgh
* Cover for CD with graduating students' works of one art school in Ukraine
* Logo of some art group in China
* Prints on T-shirts (I don't remember where - Mexico?)
and for many many other purposes in various corners of the world.
But the latest email wasn't funny any more - I've been told my work has won the 3rd place all over the country at an art Expo in Columbia.
Naturally, not under my name. I was the last to know, as usual.
One could say - "Your own fault". But I've explained the reasons why I've uploaded my work in AI-format.
The most unpleasant thing is - people trying to make not only money, but even name at the expense of other's work.
I've decided to collect the information about cases of misuse of my work and post it here, in the "Hall of shame".
I'd be greatful for any help - if somebody knows about cases of my work being stolen and misused and takes time to write me a notice, maybe even with a photo.
Hopefully, this will help. I promise to put here a small notice if somebody of the "reported" people contact me and clear up things.
Last but not least.
I don't really mind my tutorial being used, but you want to use it (naturally, not for displaying it on some art competitions under your name), please, write me a notice or an email. I'm slow at answering, but I'll try to answer it as soon as possible. And credit the artist please!
Everyone, thank you for your attention.
I'm really sorry for bringing this up and maybe, spoiling the atmosphere. But I hope everybody will understand me.
with regards and best wishes
LimKis
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Comments: 557
Seanachaidh125 [2011-02-24 00:01:04 +0000 UTC]
This piece is utterly amazing! You technique is very interesting, and the way you utililize the various tools of illustrator to achieve an affect that I thought was only possible in Photoshop is astounding. The fact that anyone would rip-off an artist of such talent is just appalling. You are wonderful. Hope everything works out.
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himan1234 [2011-02-08 06:03:01 +0000 UTC]
Sad to hear about your work being used outside of your intentions...
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realmofheaven [2011-02-04 18:11:38 +0000 UTC]
tsk tsk tsk damn ripoff artists...that sucks sorry...your stuff is amazing tho...feel proud that it's so good all over the world people are jealous and want to claim it as theirs as if...Beautiful tho
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Dkelabirath [2011-02-02 13:44:05 +0000 UTC]
Amazing work, and I'm so sorry. I hope you at least get the contest win recredited to you.
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shiftedsoul [2011-01-29 20:40:13 +0000 UTC]
The pen reminds me of the Little mermaid tv show. When Ariel gave her daddy a present.
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ABraz In reply to ??? [2011-01-28 15:23:07 +0000 UTC]
No need apologizes.
It's needed a post in defense of our creations. It's a civic duty.
An excellent action to be followed by all the affected artists.
The continuation of good inspirations.
from Portugal: ABraz
(PS: The new star was born to conquer a place in creators heaven... now, got wings.)
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Aerel In reply to ??? [2011-01-27 15:11:39 +0000 UTC]
Sorry to hear that people are douche bags and steal your artwork. Good on you for putting it up in the first place though. And thank you for sharing it with people who want to learn for, not steal, your work.
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lotuskitten22 [2011-01-25 20:28:57 +0000 UTC]
That work is so gorgeous! Thank you so much for sharing the source file! I was able to learn so much from examining the way that you layer your colors together. It it truly magical and the fact that someone would steal this and put their name on it to gain accolades is sick. I'm so sorry that someone did that to you and hope that it won't deter you from sharing the beauty you create with us.
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BummerForShort [2011-01-21 20:15:49 +0000 UTC]
Just saying that the use of colors is nice isn't enough. Not by a long shot.
Your use of colors is magical. Grabbed my attention from the start and then left me stunned as I silently watched how someone could fit an entire rainbow in one image without making it seem forced. Instead, it's flowing throughout the entire piece, only to create a full circle and begin anew.
Great work.
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resunac27 [2011-01-21 06:54:18 +0000 UTC]
beautiful work. As far as copyrights go, no matter what your work is copyrighted to you whether or not you actually pay to put a copyright on it. There is a law that states that. My recommendation ( a very cheap way) is to mail yourself any important works you do and do not open the envelope, file it away. If for some reason someone steals your work you then have proof of having the design in its raw form stamped with the date from when it was mailed...
As for being able to show how you work and keep your work from being stolen, I would place a disclaimer on anything you upload and state that anyone who uses the file in any way without your permission will be prosecuted. That should scare people off.
Either way you do beautiful work, the person that stole this from you has their conscience to deal with.... they can steal your work but they can't steal your creativity and talent. Keep creating but be more careful people can be devious.
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Shierly-C [2011-01-19 03:44:16 +0000 UTC]
Dear Limkis, although they can steal your work,
they cant steal the connection you have with you work.
Its this story behind ur work thats priceless
All the best
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bytedreams [2011-01-15 17:05:31 +0000 UTC]
wow someone's shame becomes my gain. i'm downloading this - and hope to learn from it.
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PuppyLivers In reply to Keokee [2010-12-18 02:10:42 +0000 UTC]
Google has all the answers. c:
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xe0s [2010-12-13 02:26:19 +0000 UTC]
Hey! Really nice artwork! Sorry to hear that but I know this problem. That's why I added a Hall of Shame to my vector file aswell: [link]
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kiefers24 [2010-12-06 06:54:18 +0000 UTC]
Very sorry to hear this happens to you. In fact, by providing tutorial you are being a help and blessing for many people who really eager to learn and not to misuse it. Hope I can contribute my help too if I find your work being used here in my country. Btw, your artwork is a wonderful piece, no wonder many want to own this as his or her artwork. I keep thinking, where do you get the inspiration from, how do you manage to work out the colors, how do you get this style, etc. Anyway, I love to see this art piece.
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Sylaera [2010-11-30 13:04:29 +0000 UTC]
I think moving this to the TUTORIALS section of deviantart would help. Since it is under resources right now, if someone does not speak English, they may not know that this is not a free-to-use resource, but is actually a tutorial.
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pigeonwhisper [2010-11-29 08:45:20 +0000 UTC]
This is beautiful!! I never understood how people can feel proud of work that isn't their own!!
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uddelhexe In reply to ??? [2010-11-11 11:37:20 +0000 UTC]
This so called artist that won a prize with your work should feel so damn ashamed! How can he smile to anybody while showing something that isn't his own?
I am sorry that your trust was betrayed in such way. The intention of your upload was such a wonderful one.
Welll...it is a very beautiful picture with much meaning and wonderful colours.
Only good ideas got stolen. I hope such will never happen to you again.
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dm4e In reply to ??? [2010-11-11 11:12:01 +0000 UTC]
omg...i cant belive pepole do such things...
i hope you really learn from that case.
next time i think you should make a basic tut explain the process of your work in a few image+text steps(i know its a long process but just give the basics ).
pepole who know how to use illustrator can understand it only by look at your (amazing) work.
a lot of layers,shapes,gradients,opacity,blending,brushes, good hands and patience.
keep your good work coming.
have a good day,
asaf
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cucomaluco [2010-11-04 08:07:57 +0000 UTC]
beautiful piece; personal, great use of colours and perfect balanced composition of volumes under a good concept. congrats.
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SanneCazemier [2010-10-31 22:51:58 +0000 UTC]
[link]
Tin eye is a website where you can search if an image is posted somewhere else on the web, might come in handy?
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aretoon [2010-10-31 22:07:40 +0000 UTC]
that is fucked up on so many levels..I will keep it in mind to keep an eye out for any other misuse of your work
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quicksilverstudios In reply to ??? [2010-10-31 16:40:16 +0000 UTC]
Sorry to hear what happened..
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barbieq25 [2010-10-31 13:16:17 +0000 UTC]
I am sorry that this happened to you. People misusing another's kindness in the interest of learning is unforgiveable! This is a lovely artwork.
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mizzyvon [2010-10-29 21:49:08 +0000 UTC]
THANK YOU A MILLION TIMES FOR UPLOADING THE AI! *bows in respect*
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DeviantJC [2010-09-23 19:05:10 +0000 UTC]
excellent piece of work, great use of colors, shame on the guy who used it for a contest, I am actually from Colombia and feel really ashamed because of that dude's actions, but I guess it happens everywhere, so don't think wrong about my country just because of one singular person's actions.
Again, you're genious, keep uploading your great stuff, dont you dare stop
PD: added you to my wathlist
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darkn2ght [2010-09-23 17:10:42 +0000 UTC]
it's really very beautiful, and art stealers should be $#@ for stealing your wo
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christoefour [2010-09-22 11:09:21 +0000 UTC]
Great work! It's a real shame that some people ruin it for everyone else.
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oozsinfered [2010-09-21 23:44:19 +0000 UTC]
Congratulations! You've just gotten an LDD! [link]
Thank YOU for creating this wonderful piece for us to review!
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punkasai [2010-09-20 20:51:52 +0000 UTC]
If i EVER see someone using your work, i will defenitely reveal the crime!! what a morons!
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NIRONERU [2010-09-10 12:28:42 +0000 UTC]
funny, he couldn't take the burden of his doing and deleted his page... did he received the price?
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