Re: Using books for patterns
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Posted by Carrie on September 26, 1999 at 08:53:23:
In Reply to: Using books for patterns posted by MyST on September 25, 1999 at 23:27:08:
My henna business started quickly, with a few books, and not much time to build an original portfolio. Like many artists, I took pictures of my earliest works as a reference. Of course, these photos went into my portfolio. Many of them are designs inspired by the big three-Sumita Batra, Loretta Roome, Carine Fabius. My hope is, as I learn, my designs will reflect a more original side, and I can replace the inspired designs with originals. Of course, the time & money issue. Developing film sure isn't cheap! There will always be similarities between all of our designs. After all we are all using the same few traditional elements. When I met Carine Fabuis in person, I confessed to her of copying designs from her book-she was flattered! Hers was the first book I had, so the first few appointments I had, it was the only thing my clients had to choose from. About the legalities of copyrights- I believe you only have to change a design 15% to be able to call it "your own". Carrie
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