Comments on Mikiye Creations: BUSY Supply shopping!

I actually didn't mention MK. I personally don't h...

2008-05-24T22:24:00.000-07:00

I actually didn't mention MK. I personally don't have any issues with MK. I think she's an AMAZING designer that has a VERY DIFFERENT Flair to her work. Sure WE have SIMILARITIES because we might use some of the same elements but I know that she in no way is trying to copy me nor I her.
Besides, change is a part of growing...it would be a shame if as designers we always reproduced the SAME items over and over. Inspiration can allow us do create things we never thought of before! That's exciting!
:)

There ARE SEVERAL OTHER CULPRITS that I shall not name that I DO BELIEVE are blatantly copying US though!
LOL!!!

Now that you mention it...MK's work is starting to...

2008-05-24T22:01:00.000-07:00

Now that you mention it...MK's work is starting to look more like yours...same feel with feathers and mixtures of fabrics on similar flowers.How confusing...maybe you should try to talk to her about it.She might not know that her style has changed too much with the same "feel".Talking about it always helps.I hope your health gets better too.

Yeah, I just had to remind myself that everything ...

2008-05-24T19:54:00.000-07:00

Yeah, I just had to remind myself that everything in fashion has already been done and we simply pick and choose what we like and incorporate it into designs with our own personal flair! Plus, we can still use many of the same elements and there will come a time when designs can look similar because of this...it doesn't mean it was intended to or "copied".
In the end, WE simply design what our customer want...there's no harm in that!
What's great is that we have the freedom to expand as we grow and develop as artists!

BUT, I still hate the blatant copycats!

LOL!

Yeah, it sucks when your work is duplicated like t...

2008-05-24T00:57:00.000-07:00

Yeah, it sucks when your work is duplicated like that. But hey, at the end of the day, you can consider it a compliment. If your work is so beautiful that people admire it and want to emulate it, then you're doing something right girlfriend ;-)

Oh, and I hope you continue to get better and have a speedy recovery.

Kenya
VB

I know.sighBut just today I saw BE selling a NEW...

2008-05-23T13:48:00.000-07:00

I know.
*sigh*
But just today I saw BE selling a NEW white rose with Pearls and crystals in the center...hmmm, and where have I seen THAT before? And of course, they are claiming complete copyright on that design as well!

I think I'm most disappointed with the vendor that I see as an equal making pieces that very much resemble mine...I almost feel as if clients are asking her to make something "like" mine or even maybe something similar but more conservative...it just feels like it when you look at them.
There is an absolute difference from what she WAS making to what she is now...but I get that we ALL grow as designers and we change and progress...well, I guess I just have to deal with it.

Huff. It happens in every niche of business. Not o...

2008-05-23T11:19:00.000-07:00

Huff. It happens in every niche of business. Not only products, but services as well. I know it's not easy, but try not to let it get to you. Easier said than done. I know.