*pulls hair out*

[mist_shadow]

I made an Alice in Wonderland signature last week as a gift, and I've been using the graphic myself on TDA. It's been complimented, which is nice. Right?

Now what do I suddenly see a lot more of? Alice in Wonderland signatures. Very much like mine, too. Yes, there aren't that many promo pics from the movie yet, but really, these graphics are

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[brightedelweiss]

That's so unfortunate and just annoying. I mean it's sort of flattering but mostly annoying. It's why I don't like doing tutorials (also because I have too many curves or color balance layers that take too long to explain and are mostly me giving out what I do for coloring).

*hugs* It is a pretty awesome Alice in Wonderland sig (by the way). I don't see how any copies could compare to yours.

[mist_shadow]

It's the same reason why I don't do anymore tutorials. It was too painful to see (badly done) versions of my graphics floating about. At least the other Alice graphics are good - I just wish they'd been around more before I made mine. :P

Thanks. *blushes* It's one of the few new graphics of mine that I actually like, which is probably why I'm miffed about copycats. ;)

[rawrbby]

:/ I hate that alot of (not everyone of course but I've seen several) people on TDA copy others. Which is why I try to stay away from trends and the tut section. I kind of just go with whatever. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't.

The Alice sig is really pretty, but I have seen many of them around lately. Its the new trend I guess. Though I've noticed other graphics that I thought I knew who they belonged to and then when I realized they didn't...x_o

I can see how it can be really annoying though. Making something that no one else has and then BAM 50 more people have it the next day. That can get really irritating.

[mist_shadow]

TDA sometimes reminds me of high school. One person comes to school wearing a new style. The following week, everyone else who wants to be cool is wearing it too. >< The trends thing isn't as bad as it used to be at TDA, though, which is something to be thankful for. But my ego still isn't satisfied. :P

[moodwriter]

But you have so much talent that it's no wonder that people are copycats. *hugs*

You, my dear, are a graphic queen.

[mist_shadow]

*huggles* Yes, I should be flattered, and I wish I could be. Thank you, hun. You're always way too nice. ^_^

[peskywhistpaw]

That's so annoying.

But I guess that's what you get for making amazing graphics all the time. :P

[mist_shadow]

Haha! Yes, I guess this is what happens when you're a perfectionist with graphics. XD Thank you for that compliment. ^_^

[ffbecca]

I'm sorry that happened Susan =/
I did notice a sudden burst of sigs just like yours and thought it was werid.
Someone said to me today, that when we start copying eachother and start being all the same, we lose our identity. We lose what makes us stand out. And that in a comunity like TDA is not a very good thing. Because if you have something like everyone else's, nobody will notice you.
People should understand that. People get carried away with the trends and that is not a good thing for them, and the person who originated it.
I'm still an MA at TDA, and I'm still trying out new stuff, so this might seem hipocritical if you go check my gallery. I don't have a style or an identity defined yet, there.

Anyway, I'm sorry you feel that you have to keep changing your style so much, Susan, because of copycats.

As for the rest of the list, I try to be a good member, but when it comes to the fancy stuff, I can't restrain myself. Most of the times, is by trying fancy stuff, that I learn to do basic things. :P

~ ForgottenFace/Becca

[mist_shadow]

Sorry about the late reply, I only just noticed this!

It is sad to see the lack of originality sometimes - it's something I seem to constantly come across at TDA, maybe due to seeing all the galleries every month. Sometimes, it's hard to tell two artists apart, and I've had to deny promotion to some because of it. :(

It's kind of different when you're an MA or even a JA because you're still learning and trying out the styles of other artists is a natural part of the process. I feel like a hypocrite now complaining about a lack of originality when, as I was working on my own style, I copied that of everyone else. XD Even now I go "I want to try that", but I guess because I've been going for so long, it still looks like my own, no matter how much inspiration I have.

Haha, so there is a method to the madness of being fancy. :P I'm glad to hear that it helps you in the long run.