to all visual artists...
I was reading a post this afternoon that really shocked me.. making me think about taking all of the work on my page off..
and so should many artists think about this.
the Orphan Works Bills Affects All Visual Artists!
A bill was introduced into congress on April 24, 2008....[by House Judiciary Committee Intellectual Property Subcommittee Chairman Berman of California, full Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Lamar Smith of Texas, and Intellectual Property Subcommittee Ranking Member Howard Coble of North Carolina.]...
The bill basically states that if you can not pay for a copyright on [any scrap doodle, home video, painting, design, illustration, photograph, digital work.. basically anything] that it can be taken by big companies like GOOGLE and not be paid any compensation to YOU.
now, Like myself, an artist like you.. Im sure your wondering what you can do to stop this!!
heres a link-
CLICK TO MAKE A DIFFERENCEand stop this ridiculous act before they let google capitalize on your living to create and enjoy YOUR ART!!
If your running against a big corporations like disney, google etc.. for YOUR work.. who do you think will win?? Lets tear apart this horrible bill before someone rich passes it..
SO PASS THIS AROUND AND KEEP THIS JOURNAL UP FOR ALL TO SEE AND FIGHT AGAINST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
thank you..