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Comment on Go Forth and Create (and Police) by Hassan

Hassan — Mon, 07 May 2012 02:35:19 +0000

It’s really great that people are sharing this informtiaon.

Comment on “The message is to make great art that makes people feel good.” by Andrew

Andrew — Sun, 06 May 2012 21:49:27 +0000

about the educators -in-training rings true to me, and it is scary. Back when I was an uagdrernd, and training myself as a writer by studying literature, I took a Poetry class hoping it would get into prosedy and rhym and such, and instead ended up being a boring survey class (oh, I so regret it!), and MANY in the class were English Teacher Education majors. Our professor had a book of essays about poetry and he would have a student read one of the essays and then make a presentation to the class. Now, I’d previously read many of the essays on my own, and knew that some of the writers had diametrically opposing views on poetry and art. The first presentation was made by an English TE student and she outlined the STRUCTURE of the essay, not the CONTENT. And she didn’t realize that was what she had done. This set the pattern for most of the other presentations. You wouldn’t know that the essays had different views from these presentations, because most of these wannabe-teachers could not convey the POINT of the essay! I was appalled by them, and by our professor who never called them on this vacuous analysis. Man, I was furious about that class! I’d given up a section on Mediaval History to take it, and I regretted it so much. (It inspired my snarkiest response to a class asignment, but that’s another story.)The bit about building your brand is interesting, and a cautionary tale. I felt sorry for Steve Martin in that report. But I think he has gotten used to people going What? That’s not what I thought I was getting! Even so, that Tyranny of the Audience is a terrible thing to see in action. I disagree slightly with the blogger that you must use a pseudonym if you’re going to step outside your established mode, although I’m not going to diss anyone who does make that choice. But it’s something I’ve spent a lot of thought on all my creative life, because I have such variable interests (fantasy & science fiction in prose to mystery/thriller/action-adventure in scripts to period romance in prose again, with bounces into visual arts, and a mix when it comes to comic book scripting). I made the decision that I’d use my own name on everything, but that I would have to work hard not to let my self-branding turn into others pigeon-holing me. And it is work. Most of my friends know me as a writer folks who have gotten Christmas cards from me for over a decade, and many of them didn’t realize I am the artist of those cards until recently. In spite of copyright by Sarah Beach on the back of them! I LOVE Suzanne Vega’s work. After reading that link, I’m going to go check out her new recordings! Thanks for that!

Comment on It Doesn’t End at Registration: Goodwill and Your Trademark (A Lesson from the Failed Netflix Experiment) by UA_Protesilaus

UA_Protesilaus — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 05:26:56 +0000

Quite an informative and interesting article .

Comment on Trademark Tips for Designers by Amy J. Everhart

Amy J. Everhart — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:22:44 +0000

Thanks for posting, Vicente. I’m glad you found my tips helpful! I actually posted a blog entry on July 3 on the Creative Commons issue if you want to check it out. I think they’re a good idea, but they can be confusing, and people don’t always understand “the rules” in applying them.

Comment on Trademark Tips for Designers by Vicente

Vicente — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:22:10 +0000

Hi Amy,
I also found you via Design*Sponge. Big compliments to you on an outstanding, clear and informative post.

With regard to other topics for your blog, do you have any thoughts on Creative Commons?

A new fan.

Comment on Trademark Tips for Designers by Amy J. Everhart

Amy J. Everhart — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:58:00 +0000

Lydia, it’s good to hear from you! If you have specific topics you’d like to see addressed in my blog, please let me know.

Comment on Trademark Tips for Designers by Lydia, Clueless Crafter

Lydia, Clueless Crafter — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:34:51 +0000

I saw your post on Design*Sponge and am so thrilled to have found your blog. Interesting!

I took Art Law at FIT in NYC (Art Market program) and am still synthesizing all the legal issues surrounding artists legal rights. Multiples, droit moral, fair use, , ,ugh!

Comment on Art Imitating Life Captured in Photos: Fair Use? by Book By Its Cover » Your Copyright Questions Answered

Book By Its Cover » Your Copyright Questions Answered — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 12:47:49 +0000

[...] You may have heard the “30%” rule, but unfortunately there are no hard and fast rules on this issue. In fact, a major case dealing with artist Shepard Fairey’s artistic rendition of a photo of President Obama is pending as I write this. If you’d like to read more about this case and other recent court opinions, please see my recent blog article on the subject right here. [...]

Comment on Creative Commons Licenses: Copyleft or Copyright? by Book By Its Cover » Your Copyright Questions Answered

Book By Its Cover » Your Copyright Questions Answered — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 12:46:44 +0000

[...] For more information on creative-commons licenses, please see my blog entry on the topic right here. Again, when in doubt, get a license. If you are certain a work is in the public domain, you can [...]

Comment on Art Imitating Life Captured in Photos: Fair Use? by Tenn Hens

Tenn Hens — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:58:34 +0000

Hey, I saw your blog on Design Sponge and wanted to introduce myself since we’re both in Nashville. I thought you had some great insight on the copyright of design which is very relevant to our business. Thanks for the info and will stay in touch. – Bonnie Cross