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[Almalexia]

passive-aggression

I don't think anyone cares if you trace. Lots of people trace. The problem is making money off of it.

I don't know anything about Japanese copyright or work-for-hire laws, but Yamashita - although an independent artist - has been an employee of Squenix and Bamco in the past. The last thing you want to do is take commission on drawings that are strikingly similar to originals owned by international corporations.

Just saying.

[Oniguro]

But let me just say that I've never traced anything.

Just wanted to share what I found since I also don't like art theft.
I don't mind people using other people's art as reference to learn "how professionals do it" but I don't like people saying "I don't trace" when it really looks like they did.

Had you said, "Okay, I traced these to improve my drawings, and here are some I did which sadly aren't as good yet..." I wouldn't have mind then but you said that...

I don't think anyone cares if you trace. Lots of people trace. The problem is making money off of it.

Also that yea, I didn't expect people would respond to it before I could post though.

[hyuun]

I LOVE YOU

(now, the forums still have to update on my new Lalafell appearance already!

[Cupcake66]

maaaaybe....

Thanks a lot! I love your drawings <3

[Vejjiegirl]

maaaaybe....

Oh wow! Your art is amazing !!
Can I also make a shameless art request ^^;