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Copyright
There is a legal definition for copy right infringement. That particular definition can be found below. However, I have my own definition for copy right infringement that I wish to share with you. My words are not meant to be accusatory , but rather to act as my own moral compass. I have worked very hard for twenty some years to develop my artistic talent; to find my own creative “inner voice”. The road has been long with both exciting successes and huge failures. I’ve spent time and money experimenting with different materials, taking workshops and classes, creating my own medium formulas, glazes and pigments.
I’ve mustered up the courage to submit my work to galleries and retail shops, holding my breath while my work was being juried. Every spare hour and dime has been used in becoming a committed professional , whose work is individual, unique ; originating from my heart and soul. I have and still do spend late nights designing my own business cards, brochures, postcards, and portfolios. A vacation for me is visiting a museum or attending a new art show. My life is dedicated to the arts. I am neither flattered , nor happy to see any of my work or business items reproduced in any way, by anybody, at anytime, for any reason. I am not speaking of the art that is reproduced en mass during a workshop or class. I am not speaking of the new artist using another more established, experienced artist’s work for inspiration, giving credit when credit is due. Or of “patterned” artwork that is offered for sale by an artists via the internet to those who don’t choose to create original artwork. Furthermore, I have no problem with artists incorporating historically correct cultural icons, colors or images as a means of enhancing one’s own artistic concepts, constructs, and visions . With the exception of the latter, I also feel that these copied items mentioned above should never be considered for “one of a kind” gallery submissions, entered into juried art shows or sold to the public at large without the benefit of the customer knowing whose “art” they are actually purchasing. For me, creating art is a highly personal, extremely passionate way of expressing my most profound fears, loves, needs and wants. It is a sometimes painful journey of the past, present and future entwined.
Seeing a poorly executed copy of my work or that of a respected fellow artist is at best an invasion of personal space and at it’s worse a complete lack of respect for what it means to call ones self an artist. I will happily share my knowledge with those who ask with the intention of personal growth, and who are trying to cultivate their own “inner voice”, but to those who want to take a shortcut I would suggest looking inward for a better path to follow.
All text and images, including the art depicted therein,
are copyright 2003-2009 Laughing Fish Studios.
Any reproduction of these materials for ANY purposes are STRICTLY forbidden. |
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Privacy Policy
Laughing Fish Studios knows that you care about how your personal information is used and shared, and we take your privacy seriously. By visiting Laughing Fish Studios website, submitting information, you acknowledge that you accept the practices and policies outlined in this Privacy Policy.
COMMUNICATIONS
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WILL LAUGHING FISH STUDIOS SHARE ANY INFORMATION IT RECEIVES?
Laughing Fish Studios will neither rent nor sell your Personal Information to anyone.
CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
Laughing Fish Studios may amend this Privacy Policy from time to time. Use of information we collect now is subject to the Privacy Policy in effect at the time such information is collected.
QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS
If you have any questions or concerns regarding privacy at Laughing Fish Studios site, please send us a detailed message to carla@laughingfishstudios.com. We will make every effort to resolve your concerns.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS PRIVACY POLICY
This Privacy Policy is effective as of January 1, 2009. |
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Terms Of Use
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You expressly agree not to use the Site in a manner that is prohibited by any law or regulation, or to facilitate the violation of any law or regulation.
Laughing Fish Studios is not responsible for the content on the Internet or World Wide Web pages that are contained outside the Site. As a convenience to our users, Laughing Fish Studios provides links to many resources. Laughing Fish Studios makes no representations as to the quality, suitability, functionality or legality of any sites to which Laughing Fish Studios may provide links, and the User hereby waives any claim the User may have against Laughing Fish Studios with respect to such sites.
User Information
Laughing Fish Studios does not give, sell, rent, share, or trade any identifiable personal information regarding our Users to any third party.
These Terms of Use are effective upon the User's entering or using the website or Service and remain in effect unless changed by Laughing Fish Studios.
At Laughing Fish Studios request, the User agrees to defend, indemnify and to hold harmless Laughing Fish Studios, its licensors, officers, directors and employees from any losses, claims and liabilities (including attorney's fees) which may arise from your use of the Site. |
