My art are NOT FREE BASES

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Just like the title says; My art are NOT FREE BASES.

Therefore DO NOT TRACE MY ILLUSTRATIONS. NEVER, PLEASE.


  • Do not sell commissions using my pics as bases.

  • Do not use my pics as bases to draw your own characters or characters from other people, anime, manga, whatever...

  • Do not edit my pics in any way and post them online. (Erasing my watermarks is also considered editing so don't do that neither)

  • Do not sell physical/digital products with my arts on them.

  • Do not make renders out of my pics.

  • Do NOT repost/reupload my art anywhere. Even if it includes credit it's still wrong to reupload someone else's content without asking for their permission first.


Please, take a look at these explanations about Referencing and Tracing/Heavily referencing if you still don't understand the differences or why it is bad to trace:
:thumb623838046: Tracing is Not Referencing (Tracing FAQ)I feel like this needs to be explained, since with the recent string of tracing drama around some particular people I've notice a lot of confusion going on. So I'll try to explain for people who may be confused on the subject. If anyone has a topic that they think I should add or discuss, just let me know. If you want to share this journal, then go ahead. No need to ask!
Referencing and Tracing
Tracing and referencing are NOT the same thing.
Here's the distinction most experienced artists would make on the two subjects.Referencing = Having some pictures nearby to show you how things are done. They're not under your drawing, they're all around so you can see and remind yourself of the proper way to draw something. You're using them as tools to draw your own thing. References are there to keep you on track, but you're doing your own work.Tracing = You've taken a picture (or more. You can trace from several pictures on one piece) and put it underneath your o
  A guide about referencingWe are a group of artists that have noticed there's widespread confusion and misconceptions spreading about the limits and ethics of referencing, so we have decided to help the community by clearing up the idea of what referencing is! -- You can also watch a video about it, just click here
What is referencing?
When we talk about “referencing,” we could also talk about “searching for information.” Imagine that you have to do an essay for school about plants, animals, planets, in other words, a subject you don’t know much about. What’s the first thing you do before you start writing? Search for information about that subject, either on the internet or books, or ask your family and friends.
In the art world, referencing is exactly the same. It’s recognizing your lack of knowledge about a specific thing and seeking knowledge about the subject, so that you know more t




I'm okay if you want to copy/trace my art for studying purposes only! But do NOT post it online, please.


If you ever find my art being used, traced or stolen please let me know!



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Tal y como dice el título; Mis dibujos NO SON BASES GRATUITAS.

Por lo que NO PERMITO QUE SE TRACEN MIS ILUSTRACIONES.


  • NO vendas dibujos/comisiones que hayas trazado de obras mías.

  • NO utilices mis ilustraciones como bases para dibujar encima a tus personajes, los personajes de tus amigos, de animes, mangas, etc... 

  • NO edites mis ilustraciones bajo ningún concepto y mucho menos las subas a Internet. (Borrar mi firma también se considera edición, así que no lo hagáis tampoco)

  • NO vendas productos físicos ni digitales con mis ilustraciones.

  • NO hagas renders de mis ilustraciones.

  • NO resubas mis dibujos en ningún sitio. Incluso si incluye créditos sigue siendo irrespetuoso resubir contenido de otra persona sin pedirle permiso primero.


Si no tenéis clara la diferencia entre trazar, referenciar y heavily referencing, por favor mirad éstas maravillosas explicaciones y entenderéis porqué trazar es malo e irrespetuoso:
:thumb623838046: Tracing is Not Referencing (Tracing FAQ)I feel like this needs to be explained, since with the recent string of tracing drama around some particular people I've notice a lot of confusion going on. So I'll try to explain for people who may be confused on the subject. If anyone has a topic that they think I should add or discuss, just let me know. If you want to share this journal, then go ahead. No need to ask!
Referencing and Tracing
Tracing and referencing are NOT the same thing.
Here's the distinction most experienced artists would make on the two subjects.Referencing = Having some pictures nearby to show you how things are done. They're not under your drawing, they're all around so you can see and remind yourself of the proper way to draw something. You're using them as tools to draw your own thing. References are there to keep you on track, but you're doing your own work.Tracing = You've taken a picture (or more. You can trace from several pictures on one piece) and put it underneath your o
  A guide about referencingWe are a group of artists that have noticed there's widespread confusion and misconceptions spreading about the limits and ethics of referencing, so we have decided to help the community by clearing up the idea of what referencing is! -- You can also watch a video about it, just click here
What is referencing?
When we talk about “referencing,” we could also talk about “searching for information.” Imagine that you have to do an essay for school about plants, animals, planets, in other words, a subject you don’t know much about. What’s the first thing you do before you start writing? Search for information about that subject, either on the internet or books, or ask your family and friends.
In the art world, referencing is exactly the same. It’s recognizing your lack of knowledge about a specific thing and seeking knowledge about the subject, so that you know more t

 


Acepto que copiéis mis dibujos para practicar y aprender de ellos, pero NO los subáis a internet, por favor.


Si encuentras ilustraciones mías siendo trazadas, copiadas, robadas o utilizadas sin mi permiso, por favor házmelo saber!

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Fukakiyo's avatar
From what I understood until now, you do agree that it's helpful to analyze other artists and try to recreate what they have drawn with the attempt to learn something? Because that's heavily referencing, in a certain sense.

And keeping everything you've drawn to yourself isn't really a way to improve. Even if you referenced something or made an art study (if you attempt to learn something out of it, under the context of this topic, these are pretty much the same) it helps far more if you actually show what you did. And it's especially useful if you share it on the internet.

If your only problems lies with tracers and liars (claiming they did something all by themselves), I don't see where the problem lies in letting people reference and credit you. That way, they can not only study your art, they can also show their work to others, receiver critique and advice etc. without claiming that they did it themselves, while promoting you in a certain way.

I've seen many people complaining about all sorts of things (from stealing art to referencing + crediting the original Artist), and I understand all of them to a certain point. I just don't see what problem people have with having their art used as a reference, art study and then being credited for it. Neither does it have anything to do with lying nor with stealing nor whatsoever. In fact, if I ever get to the point where other people would want to do this with my work, I'd gladly let them do it.
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