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TexasBushwhacker

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11. I prefer the photograph it was based on

Reply to sheshe2 (Original post)

Tue Oct 25, 2016, 03:13 PM

Oct 2016

It seems to me that this artist is violating the photographers copywrite.

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A Stunning FLOTUS Portrait To Push You Through This Damn Election [View all] sheshe2 Oct 2016 OP

That is lovely mcar Oct 2016 #1

That's one talented artist. LisaM Oct 2016 #2

Thanks Lisa, sheshe2 Oct 2016 #19

the detail heaven05 Oct 2016 #3

Thank you. sheshe2 Oct 2016 #20

Beautiful! True_Blue Oct 2016 #4

Not so much impressed packman Oct 2016 #5

I'm with you Plucketeer Oct 2016 #10

I agree. Almost looks like she has a beard. sinkingfeeling Oct 2016 #14

I never knew DU had so many professional art critics. sheshe2 Oct 2016 #21

Took several art classes at Columbus School of Art and Design. sinkingfeeling Oct 2016 #23

Good for you! sheshe2 Oct 2016 #25

In case you missed it, I agreed with others. You'e the one who posted it for open comments. sinkingfeeling Oct 2016 #28

Yes, I saw you agreed with the paintings s**ks posts. sheshe2 Oct 2016 #29

Sorry, l love the FLOTUS and think she is absolutely beautiful. Don't like the painting. sinkingfeeling Oct 2016 #30

Glad you love FLOTUS. sheshe2 Oct 2016 #32

Incredible! What talent. forest444 Oct 2016 #6

Thanks Forest. sheshe2 Oct 2016 #22

wow. indeed allan01 Oct 2016 #7

Lovely. KnR Hekate Oct 2016 #8

Awesome! William769 Oct 2016 #9

I prefer the photograph it was based on TexasBushwhacker Oct 2016 #11

Copyright problem joelg Oct 2016 #12

Yes, sorry to say it's more like paint by numbers. Neema Oct 2016 #13

Aaaah sheshe2 Oct 2016 #16

Actually I do have a masters of fine art Neema Oct 2016 #41

Yes, that's what I thought of when I saw it - marybourg Oct 2016 #24

An artistic choice? A way of showing how all people have many currents in them? guillaumeb Oct 2016 #27

You seem concerned. nt msanthrope Oct 2016 #34

Not at all. I love that she felt so moved by the photograph that she decided to copy it to canvas. Neema Oct 2016 #42

Neema Neema Neema.... sheshe2 Oct 2016 #38

I absolutely love that this young woman was so moved Neema Oct 2016 #43

that's moronic ProfessorPlum Oct 2016 #15

what are the specific copyright problems of this first year art student's work? LanternWaste Oct 2016 #17

It makes no difference whether she intends to profit from it. Ms. Toad Oct 2016 #35

You waited 11 years to make this comment? sheshe2 Oct 2016 #31

I know! Weird, huh? NurseJackie Oct 2016 #44

What are the "copyright issues"? You waited years to post this one negative post? C'mon. George II Oct 2016 #46

super, I hope the Obamas buy it wordpix Oct 2016 #18

POTUS 2024? guillaumeb Oct 2016 #26

Stunning... LenaBaby61 Oct 2016 #33

That is horrid IMHO ..Poor Michelle! nt Laura PourMeADrink Oct 2016 #36

Don't like it. mia Oct 2016 #37

This message was self-deleted by its author Desert805 Oct 2016 #39

Beautiful Michelle and Brilliant Likeness from J Muse~ Cha Oct 2016 #40

NICE!!! calimary Oct 2016 #45

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