oil on canvas 30 x 30
collection of Dr. C. Weaver
I meant to post this painting on Easter but we had family over the house and I never got around to it. This painting was produced for the book " The Very First Easter " Concordia Publishing House .
I was reminded about this painting through a back door connection in my brain. I got an email from fellow blogger Stapleton Kearns and he wanted to turn me on to an artist who does beautiful paper cut artwork of religious themes. As I went to his site , I saw Gospel images that were like woodcuts but they were produced by cutting into black paper with an xacto knife.
As I scrolled further down the site I immediately recognized one of MY OWN PAINTINGS that the Chinese artist had used to create his art. He has a very popular blog...sooooooo.......
............what am I supposed to do? Any Suggestions...within reason of course.....
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Frank-
ReplyDeleteMay I suggest, thanking him for the complement of emulating (copying) your work. Also ask that an image of the original and a link to your site be included in his/her site with proper accredidation and lableling of their work (linecut after Frank Ordaz) the obviousness that his/her image is a copy will be apparent to anyone interested.
Copyright theft is theft, but there's also a chance to gain a friend, educate him/her, and add traffic to your own work.
DW,
ReplyDeleteThanks for your input...I knew I could count on my peeps!
I really like the suggestion above.
ReplyDeleteYikes, that must have been a shock. I agree with DW. My first inclination is always to start WWIII, but his idea to treat the situation lightly is probably best. If you naively assume it was an "accident" that you were not given credit, then maybe you will give the artist a way to apologize and remedy the situation without loosing face or starting a conflict. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteBy the way. I love this painting. You did such a good job controlling the lights that I always want to squint when I look at the open tomb.
J and CD...I am really leaning towards DW's thoughts. I have not approached him and Stape said he read somewhere that he is exhibiting them at a Gallery somewhere....developing......
ReplyDeleteHey Frank,
ReplyDeleteI also like the above suggestions. I certainly would like to know how this turns out.
Now for your painting. Frank that is one beautiful painting. The light effect is almost magical. Simply Stunning. I think I stared at it for about 15 minutes trying to figure out how you achieved such brilliance in the light. The warm and cool light works so well here. BEAUTIFUL!!
Sincerely, Jason
Frank, I love the painting of the empty tomb. Blues and violets and complimentary hues really draws you in. Great work on the "First Easter. "
ReplyDeleteI agree with your first commenter on going the gentle route with your imitator. Hope that achieves a result!
Thanks for your comment about the French painter, I met him last month! Small world indeed. This is what is making blogging so much fun for me.
And I must say a paint out at the iris farm is way too much fun. I love Irises more than any other flower, that would be heavenly to be surrounded by them.
Hello Franck, i think the suggest of Dwilson is the good one. Saddened for you and for this adversity. We stole you your work but one can not steal you your talent.
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