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CianMcLiam C
CianMcLiam Dec 2, 2006 20:10:33
Replying to RichBrew

Sorry to drag this old thread up but I found out that someone (that I don't know) is making paintings of my photographs and selling them for a lot more than I charge for framed prints. There is no credit given and I wasn't asked or given notice in advance, is this a common thing? I am a bit annoyed at not being asked and no credit given for the inspiration and ideas for the compositions.

Am I just turning into a grumpy old man?

K Kammer
Kammer Dec 2, 2006 20:24:14
Replying to CianMcLiam

CianMcLiam wrote:
Am I just turning into a grumpy old man?
No you're not. Take the bastard to court!

K x (aka very grumpy old man)

P Pete G
Pete G Dec 2, 2006 20:43:36
Replying to CianMcLiam

Send an invoice!
Usualy works for me ;)
Peteg

P Pete G
Pete G Dec 2, 2006 20:49:44
Replying to CianMcLiam

We could all email him pointing out his infringments ;)
P

S StoneLifter
StoneLifter Dec 2, 2006 22:07:42
Replying to CianMcLiam

No, you have to fight your corner - formally ask for a percentage of the sale price, and backdate it. It's flattering though. But it takes a while for the anger to dissipate - it's just like catching someone stealing your car ! The same exact situation was recently current on a filmmakers forum - I could post a link (four pages of comments presently)...

C CianMcLiam
CianMcLiam Dec 4, 2006 23:21:19
Replying to CianMcLiam

Thank you for the responses, I'm formulating an email to send to the artist in question and will let you know how it progresses.