Thread:Berenal Grayblade/@comment-7246169-20140404184533/@comment-66.191.142.84-20140404204214

Ashvale wrote:

I don't know what the standard is for use of celebrities as pictures, but there is no reference as to where the picture came from. I believe it would behoove you and this person to at least state the painting comes from that photograph. If necessary, I can provide proof. Still, I don't think it needs to go that far and the reference should be at least noted. I don't believe there is one, but that's beside the point. Countless artists do precisely what you're accusing her of and nobody says a word. You're only bringing this up to stir up unnecessary trouble, and for what reason I can't possibly fathom... Regardless, I will be removing the picture and moving my content to my own personal wiki. I will hope that despite this comment about my trying to attack you personally, you are a reasonable person.

Aside from this, and certainly not necessarily directed at you, I would like to say publicly that using an artists photo or piece without their permission - even if you manipulate it - is still theft. Unless you have permission from the artist, what you are doing is stealing. You may reference the artist to the original piece, and in some cases, artists will be perfectly fine with that. There are some artists however, who take offense to their pieces being manipulated. Whether it is painted, photography, music, or really any art medium, it is the creation of the person and no one has the right to dismantle it, manipulate it or trace it without the permission of the creator.

Always, always, always make sure you have permission first.