Sunday, March 14, 2010

Do not store up treasures for yourself here on earth where thieves break in and steal...

I love this quote from the scriptures but it is nevertheless very upsetting when the internet thieves have been at it again stealing my images and reselling them, watermark still visible!

Yes, they even like to advertise the fact the work is stolen!!!!

It is hard enough to swallow the fact that my designs are frequently copied but taking the images from my website is just too much.

I put hours of work into designing and illustrating these mannequins to create original pieces unique to my shops

"Bricks and Mortar" shops display their goods for sale in shop front window displays, they do not expect the windows to be smashed and the products stolen.

No more do I expect my work to be stolen from my on line shop front display.

So if you see this image for sale anywhere but in my etsy shops please let me know.

Thank you to those who do respect the talents, property and  rights of others:)  Wendy

3 comments:

Beth Neumann said...

Wendy

I am sorry to hear that you are having this trouble, it is distressing.

Many of us do try to emulate your art in one way or another you are the gold standard.

I hope you can get this theft issue resolved.

Warmest Regards

Beth

Mulberry Muse said...

Thank you Beth and Zuzu :)
I appreciate your kindness,
Wendy x

Mulberry Muse said...

Thank you so much Kate for the help.
It is indeed my work!