I friend brought this up the other day...She was trying out a new style and someone acussed her of art theifness. Because it looked similar to someone elses this person knew. I dunno if was in a joking manner, but still. It was something that stuck in my mind...


Is it classed as art stealing if you coping anothers style? She didnt copy a picture off someone else or anything of the like.

I know in my art classes we do many different styles of art.

I want to know how, even on DA, its theft to do an art style.

I see many, many different art styles from artists here. And I do try to copy that style, because its a challenge to try to extent yourself from your comfort style to someone elses.

My style of art, is sketchy and roughly coloured. Thats what I like to do. But I'd love to be able to do detailed art like others, or the great Pop art styles of others, to be able to paint pictures so realistc that it looks like a photo.

Im not saying this person wasnt a dumbass and didnt know wtf they were saying. But its something to ponder over...