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ReginaldRainbow t1_j9jt9by wrote

Did you take Amanda Oleanders art class?

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wanderingbutwhere OP t1_j9kakj1 wrote

Nope, but I'm a big fan

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micrographia t1_j9kticx wrote

Honestly this is exactly her style, I was looking for her signature in the corner. I think you took it a little too from being inspired. You can use her techniques but not draw characters the exact same way she does. Artists spend forever developing their signature style so to have someone rip it off is devastating.

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SamanthaMulderr t1_j9lfdbd wrote

Amanda Oleander didn't invent this style.

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micrographia t1_j9ljf42 wrote

Sure but this is nearly an exact trace of a face she drew. I'm in the illustration world and have not seen this hyper specific style. The broad style of exaggerated forms and line and marker sure. But this is specifically Amanda's style down to the square format and exact face. There's nothing wrong with being inspired and paying homage, but you should credit the artist you're mimicking.

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SamanthaMulderr t1_j9llwgd wrote

I don't see the point in crediting Amanda if she didn't draw it. I looked at OP's other works and I can spot some differences, enough to see that they're just inspired. I'm not in the illustration world but I've read a lot of children's books and this style isn't that unique, all things considered. Amanda just happens to have a large following. And we have no idea if OP was drawing like this before discovering Amanda or before Amanda gained popularity.

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micrographia t1_j9lxcqd wrote

If you were in the illo world you'd be able to see this as a hyper specific style. It's exactly the same as her faces.

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SamanthaMulderr t1_j9m0asg wrote

I've seen this style elsewhere. The colors, bodies, faces. It was fairly popular in the 90s. Who is to say Amanda isn't copying someone else? Do you have a concrete source that states this is her style and her style only?

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micrographia t1_j9m5phd wrote

Look it's very obvious. If you're not in the industry or follow illustrators idk what to tell you.

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SamanthaMulderr t1_j9m68q9 wrote

I do follow illustrators and am an avid art fan. I just wanted you to answer my question and provide proof that Amanda Oleander is the first person to draw like this.

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micrographia t1_j9med2e wrote

Lol how exactly would I provide proof? In what form? Showing you every illustrators artwork in history? Not sure why you don't believe me as I'm in the industry, have studied the history of illustration, and follow all the illustration annuals. Take care.

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JenifaO t1_j9mxypb wrote

Agreed. I was so confused when I saw this. Their other drawings are complete dupes too.

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