#BeYourOwnCreator

[blackmagiciangirlworld]

On Art Integrity and the Tracing Epidemic

Lately, I’ve been reflecting on the state of the art community and how we, as creators, sometimes lose sight of what really matters. Art isn’t just about the followers or the fame—at least, it shouldn’t be. But there’s this growing trend that’s becoming impossible to ignore: Tracing, stealing, and essentially leeching off the hard work of others.

This person (revheadarts on Deviantart and revhead_fanarts on Instagram) is out here tracing over original art just to make it look more “popular” and likeable.

Honestly, love, tracing isn’t art. You’re literally stealing someone else’s hard work and slapping your name on it to get likes. That’s not talent, that’s manipulation. 🙃

And don’t even get me started on how they’re only drawing ideas from free bases they find online. There’s absolutely no originality here. They can’t even be bothered to come up with something fresh or unique—it’s all just recycled rubbish! I find it funny they call themselves „scrap junkie“. Sooo relatable.

We’ve all been inspired by something or someone, but there’s a big difference between drawing inspiration and copying. Artists build on ideas, sure, but we also need to respect the originality of others and be mindful of copyrights and creative ownership. ✨

What’s worse? Their characters are literally blends of already existing canon characters. Like, we’re talking about direct rip-offs, people. This isn't "inspiration," this is straight-up copyright infringement. You can’t just mash up a bunch of well-known characters and call it your own. That’s not how art works.

This person’s all about the likes, the fame, and the attention—just look at their social media. It’s all about the numbers; no heart, no soul. If they don’t care enough to put in the effort to be original or even respect other creators, why should we support them?

If you need more proof to believe me, just check the difference in their style. The change happened so fast, my brain just sent out a ‘404 Error: Unable to Process’ message.

Not to mention how their "fame" changed overnight once they started tracing the original artwork:

Revhead_fanarts has been known for tracing ever since their existence and this community is not the only one he has been deceiving. This is just one example among many (traced art on the left and a movie scene on the right):

It’s unfair to real artists when tracing is seen as equally valid or praised because it undermines the dedication and time they pour into their craft. While Revhead can produce content in minutes by tracing (noticeable in how frequent they post, which is every day); true artists face hours of practice, learning, and refining their technique, often without the immediate recognition they deserve.

Tracing might create fast results, but it skips the growth process that shapes an artist's unique voice. It’s disheartening when the effort and skill required for original work are overshadowed by shortcuts that don’t reflect the real work that goes into creating art from scratch.

Final takeout: Let’s keep the art community a space where authenticity shines. Whether it’s coming up with your own character designs, experimenting with different techniques, or simply learning new things, there’s no shortcut to becoming a true creator. It’s all about passion and effort, not the quick thrill of chasing likes. 💪

[ilovethistoast]

I’ll hopefully draw a whole night market scene at some point for now have this :)

[consciouswriteup]

Those days when nothing works and you pick up colours like a kindergarten kid and do that which flows out of you, Learning embrace every phase

[nickihiraoka]

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[mayatrix]

Be bold, bring yourself beyond your boundaries and beyond, be awesome and be your own creator! Presented this topic to 60 odd researchers yesterday. Thanks for the opportunity @dr.parvinkumar #stockholm #presentation #motivational #speech #beyourowncreator #karolinskainstitutet #contactmeformoreinfo (at Stockholm, Sweden) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq5ADKqnRHv/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1jjjehwi1kgsi

[honeybfly244]

Character and personality in a picture has to be natural ...or else you not gettin anywhere 🤨😏😍❤️🌹🌹🙏📚💴💵📄🔐 @_katrinaliavaa @rebecca.m.trebaol @junipercoleman #beyourowncreator #naturalmakeup #lovethyself #knowthyself #naturalsmile #naturalcharacters #naturalpersonality (at Hawthorne, California)

[chang13]

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[ilovethistoast]

possible Rembrandt study

[ilovethistoast]

Playing the demo till pay day but oh how I adore patisserie peach

[ilovethistoast]

anotha one for the people in the back !!

[ilovethistoast]

am I back who’s to say …

Enjoy the little guy

[ilovethistoast]

On the road quick sketch of some ravens crows and magpies.

[ilovethistoast]

It's a leap of faith

[therecycledpirate]

Life can be overwhelming sometimes and it helps to just "note" moments during the day. Just stop, breathe and notice what it is. You don't have to change it or do anything with it. They call it Mindfulness, and it's actually a simple tool of saying "Hey thought/emotion, I see you" and not let it define the outcome of your day. Want to have more tips like these? Follow the link in my bio or go to www.recycledpirate.com and see how I deal with these moments. Have a blessed week, and remember; Mondays only suck if you do!😉 #PirateWisdom #ByTRP #IAm #LifeAwareness #Inspire #BeYourOwnCreator #Mindfulness #Pirate #Yogi #Blogger #Creator #Lover #WritingCommunity #WordsOfInstagram #AmWriting #MondayMotivation #Stop #Breathe #Think #Mindfulness #ForTheArts #SupportedByLove #Immtribe #Curacao #Korsou #YDK

[therecycledpirate]

"Why doesn't anybody see me?" It's a question I get many times. My answer "It's the effort you put into your daily habits." Are you doing it to be seen or are you doing it to be of value to yourself or your surroundings? That answer may give some solid foundation to work with. #PirateWisdom #ByTRP #IAm #LifeAwareness #Inspire #BeYourOwnCreator #Mindfulness #Pirate #Yogi #Blogger #Creator #Lover #WritingCommunity #WordsOfInstagram #AmWriting #Attractive #Effort #ForTheArts #SupportedByLove #Immtribe #Curacao #Korsou #YDK

[therecycledpirate]

Say sorry. Show gratitude. Give a gift. Share a moment. Be important to the ones that are important to you. Life is short, and life with the ones you love shorter. #PirateWisdom #BeYourOwnCreator #IAm #LifeAwareness #Inspire #Mindfulness #Pirate #Yogi #Blogger #Creator #Lover #WritingCommunity #WordsOfWisdom #WordsOfInstagram #AmWriting #ForTheArts #SupportedByLove #Immtribe #Curacao #Korsou #YDK #ByTRP (at 2ndlife Curaçao Workshop)