[Jewelry making - Article 00581] - Re: [Orchid] Friendship Dilemma

[Lisa Van Herik]

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    I don't think I have any answers for you, Mike, but I simply had to
    respond with some thoughts about this. I hardly know anyone in this
    field that hasn't at some time in the last 14 years told me of a
    similar occurence. It's certainly happened to me enough times and
    I've had to work hard to maintain what I consider a healthy and open
    attitude in my teaching because of it. Other of my collegues have
    chosen a different path to deal with it: they give no handouts in
    class, no written instructions, etc. and stamp their copyright/s on
    everthing. 

    "It" is what I refer to as "invisible thievery". What I  mean by
    that is that when someone else incorporates another artist's work in
    their own work, without acknowledgement of the source, they're
    pretty much stealing. "Invisible" because I'm not sure they always
    know they're doing it. In your case, doesn't sound like she does. Is
    she grateful at least for what you've taught her? No, she worked,
    you paid her. That she learned your techniques seems irrelevant to
    her. An old story. 

    So where and I going with this? It happens all the time in a number
    of variations. It's both flattering and infuriating and I personally
    think that it's unethical. I would not share any further with this
    woman but maintain a friendly but aloof relationship. She will steal
    from you.... period. 

    The most important thing to me about this kind of experience is that
    it not impact me or my work negatively. I refuse to let being ripped
    off color what I do. I only teach what I can teach in an open and
    giving way. Other techniques I keep to myself until I know what I
    want to do with them. 

    While our situations are different, your attitude seems good and
    your upset very understandable.

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