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We'd like to address an ongoing concern about reposting.
It's something we know happens a lot and can be upsetting, especially when it's the artists own work being reposted without permission. The reposting rule isn't something that's commonly understood outside 1/
It's something we know happens a lot and can be upsetting, especially when it's the artists own work being reposted without permission. The reposting rule isn't something that's commonly understood outside 1/
the art/design world and we hope that this will begin to change going forward.
The work an artist/designer/editor/any creative produces belongs to them and its within their rights to decide how this can be shared. What they work on means a lot to them and in some cases its 2/
The work an artist/designer/editor/any creative produces belongs to them and its within their rights to decide how this can be shared. What they work on means a lot to them and in some cases its 2/
part of their identity. In the same way traditional art pieces shouldn’t be taken without permission, this also applies to digital work.
Unfortunately because social media is a free platform this leads to the assumption that all imagery and art that's posted can also be used 3/
Unfortunately because social media is a free platform this leads to the assumption that all imagery and art that's posted can also be used 3/
freely as we wish. There perhaps isn't enough education of artist rights and artwork use.
If you're an artist that has their work reposted and don't know how to handle things, first step is to contact the reposter privately, perhaps via DM if available to explain your 4/
If you're an artist that has their work reposted and don't know how to handle things, first step is to contact the reposter privately, perhaps via DM if available to explain your 4/
reposting rules, whether this be crediting the original art or not reposting at all. It can be a stressful situation that might not always go well, but don't let that discourage you from posting your work.
Protect your work the best you can by watermarking: 5/
Protect your work the best you can by watermarking: 5/
this could be the username on the platform you post on, or an artist name you have. This should be clear on the artwork, even if you also have a note on it to not repost and include the social media icon for your account, whichever works best for you. 6/
Consider a location on your work that's clear and harder to crop out.
Let's continue to create a safe and welcoming space for everyone to enjoy, share and appreciate art and design.
We hope this thread was educational and helpful
- GVFX Admins
Let's continue to create a safe and welcoming space for everyone to enjoy, share and appreciate art and design.
We hope this thread was educational and helpful
- GVFX Admins
