Comments on Mikiye Creations: Similarities VS. Copying

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2009-03-29T23:44:00.000-07:00

I think that this entire argument is rather silly....

2008-06-10T17:31:00.000-07:00

I think that this entire argument is rather silly. I can see that your products are superior in terms of quality. That's all that matters.

But I am going to do you one better....I have a comb that I bought from Toni Federici.

http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/4930/ef691dv3.jpg

It is also similar as your product.

Your work is one of a kind because you have though...

2008-06-09T22:31:00.000-07:00

Your work is one of a kind because you have thought about arrangement and the details of the pieces. I see how upsetting it can be. I have seen some similarities of my work in other peoples, but I always feel that my personal connection to the work makes it better and it makes me want to work on expanding my ideas..but yeah, it sucks. I don't know what I would do if it was completely the same..

Ah!THANKS Ivy!Come visit anytime!!!!

2008-06-05T09:06:00.000-07:00

Ah!
THANKS Ivy!
Come visit anytime!!!!

GASP! I have been looking for the PERFECT facina...

2008-06-05T04:58:00.000-07:00

*GASP!* I have been looking for the PERFECT facinator and have just purchased 2 crappy little things from eBay. If only I found your Etsy shop sooner!! :(

P.S. Don't worry about the copying issue, I think originality is so hard to come by nowadays - unfortunately...

qg nguyen: I do not know who sunkissedcali is nor ...

2008-06-04T18:21:00.000-07:00

qg nguyen: I do not know who sunkissedcali is nor do I have control over what other people do or say. MY apologies as this obviously had upset you and even though I have nothing to do with this other then someone has used my name I still never like to hear that someone feels bad.
What it gets down to is that I guess People will think what they want to and we can't have control over them. All we can do as designers is continue to make quality pieces and the customers will come. I have no time for childish games as I am sure you are far too busy too.
I wish you well.

ny.grrl: Obviously I do not know who you are and I...

2008-06-04T18:14:00.000-07:00

ny.grrl: Obviously I do not know who you are and I am guessing you are trying to give examples of copying?
Apparently you did not completely read my blog or fully didn't understand what I was stating.
Also, if you are going to make assumptions, please use better examples next time.
Another thing, Just look ALL OVER the internet and most wedding flower items are going to be made with Silk, Dupioni, and Organza.
Those are UNIVERSAL materials in this field.
Thank You for the thoughtful comments though.

Attention GG Nguyen: of course someone sent you a ...

2008-06-04T14:46:00.000-07:00

Attention GG Nguyen: of course someone sent you a note on Etsy. Isn't obvious who sent you that message?

This is so high school. I think I shall report you all to the principal. Detention for a-l-l!

Two artists that have been accused of copying and ...

2008-06-04T14:02:00.000-07:00

Two artists that have been accused of copying and the accuser has yet to respond? Things that make you go hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!!!!!

Okay,I just had someone wrote to my Etsy shop and ...

2008-06-03T12:49:00.000-07:00

Okay,
I just had someone wrote to my Etsy shop and said that I copied you. Which took me to your shop and to this blog. Here's what she wrote to me

by sunkissedcali profile shop contact
Your stuff is like a total knock-off of Muscari, and Mikiye pieces. When I buy from them, please don't copy what I have them make.

Although, I am new on Esty but I've been selling my items on line at another site.
I admired your work and felt that our lines are completely different. Don't know what make this person attacking me like this.

Similarities OR Copying ...myrakim'shttp://www.ets...

2008-06-02T13:27:00.000-07:00

Similarities OR Copying ...

myrakim's
http://www.etsy.com/view_transaction.php?transaction_id=8321577
http://www.etsy.com/view_transaction.php?transaction_id=7565859

mikiye's
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12199890

Similar technique and material.
myrakim's signature materials: dupioni, organza, silk fabrics.

nice blog... plz add me in ur blog roll... i have ...

2008-05-27T03:24:00.000-07:00

nice blog... plz add me in ur blog roll... i have added u in my blog roll .... www.mordernjewel.blogspot.com

Hey! I'm going to have to say that it's very upset...

2008-05-26T18:10:00.000-07:00

Hey! I'm going to have to say that it's very upsetting to me that you've listed my work as something which is potentially infringement of any other artist's work.

Now I'm not going to demand that you take my work down or anything like that sort, in fact quite the contrary. I'm mostly upset because as an artist I really value the work and effort put into a piece, and I want to be a craftsperson with integrity for my own business and art, as well as one who carries a great respect for the work of other artists in the field. (Awful run-on sentence!) It hurts for another artist to say that any designs have been copied because I really do respect the community and I have had artwork stolen and experienced copyright infringement personally.

I think you bring up a very relevant topic and I am sorry that I have been construed as someone who might have possibly copied another's work. But I think I should also bring up another perspective on the matter you've discussed.

From a business perspective, original creations tend to inspire trends and are the driving economic force in so many fields, including fashion, millinery, jewelry design, &c. I think 3/4 of the Etsy market has some piece of art with a shilhouette of a Bird on a Branch. The work is out in public domain and similar works are produced because someone says "wow, I really like the look of that particular material on the other, maybe I should try it for myself, maybe come up with something new. " That is a trend, which are constantly evaluated and even brought up on Etsy. Now of course, there's a line between infringement and inspriation, or a trend. But I will also argue that such an open market is not the cause of a decline and stagnation, but generally works to promote innovation and the creation of new products. And this is just a statement to consider.

My own personal case, I had seen the other artist's work around and thought the guinea feathers (or whatever) looked amazing, so I decided to experiment with them. But that has since been a springboard from which some really neat and unique creations have been born.

It is and was NEVER my intention to COPY another artist for profit or any other reason. To me, that is really repugnant. And if any artist believes I may be overstepping any boundaries, I welcome them with an open heart and an open mind! Please! Do not hesitate to contact me.. If I have ever made anyone feel I am overstepping the line, I would very gladly discuss it with them, and even, should it be deemed warranted, I would remove the piece in question.

I work daily to accomplish the very best I can, and if I've found I'm doing something wrong, when I know better, I will work to do better.

Thank you so much for bringing this up though, and thank you to the people who have brought this to my attention. You have my humble appreciation.

Leah from Smitten