Aye, that’s never a fun situation, especially if it’s been over such a long period of time. <:X

You wouldn’t happen to have the original page in which it was posted, would you? If so, I’d assume a much earlier time stamp is had and would find that be pretty helpful, solid evidence defending your story. More so if the person hasn’t tried continue said story with anymore chapters of their own yet.

Plus all writers seem to have their own style in storytelling (and even in grammar in some cases, hehe)! If the flow is kind off (again, assuming they add like any extra), that would serve as an extra bit of fair point me. From what seen usually scrap idea may originally mind start anew, rather than suddenly change styles in the middle of it.

I do hope something occurs things go favor good though! <3

Well of course! I care about you folks!

And no one likes seeing this sort of thing pop up in their feeds constantly, so I at least have to hope you guys are doing alright! ❤️

Bad stuff happens (even in relation to a thing you love so much) unfortunately, but I don’t see a point in finding it discouraging enough to stop you from it entirely. : )

EST! :)

(Aah, sorry if any of this is typed out like garbage, on my phone right now! Will fix in a bit when I’m on my laptop.)

Heya!

Agh… honestly, I wouldn’t know what to do either.

If it’s really the case where your cousin has actually seen my art and they really are trying to draw in my style and say it’s theirs, that’s pretty rude and disrespectful. At least in my opinion. And that’s not just to the artist or action itself, but anyone you may show it to, as you’re giving them false impression of you coming up with a certain style that you yourself made up.

And, I know that there are folks that have very different opinions on this. Particularly an opinion that one single person can’t truly ‘own’/claim a style theirs. And to -some- extent, I agree with that. People can emulate, heavily reference, etc. I mean, there can always be that case scenario where someone may say that your art reminds them of *so and so*. Not saying that you were inspired by *so and so* (heck, you may be entirely unfamiliar with them), nor that they are familiar with you. But the possibility of coming across someone that seems to have a very similar foundation of art with you is fairly likely.

To be honest, my style was pretty much derived from a lot of inspiration with Looney Tunes, Disney, a few other cartoons, and a few other individual artists. At least, while I kept drawing, I would watch/often study pieces from said sources. And I’m usually one to mention these overall inspirations when asked. I do find it only proper to give credit to them and a ‘thank you’ for actually helping me through my learning process.

However, at the same time, I am a high believer that folks do truly have -their- own style. Even if it’s a variant on one that someone is really known for (Chuck Jones, Walt Disney, Don Bluth, etc.), each individual person can shine their own unique light in their artwork. As long as it’s not traced, or traced and simply added onto/edited over, I find it to be fairly legit.

I.. again, in the case that your cousin has actually seen my work but is trying to claim it theirs, I really would appreciate credit for at least being an inspiration for it. Not to sound all ‘high and mighty about it’ (as I really don’t like to do that)’, but if I wasn’t here or even chose not to post my work here or online in general, I don’t think they would really have -my- style to try and draw/claim theirs. Just saying. <:)

But as long it technically not traced in any way there, there’s really nothing i can do about either. Just try ask for credit for it. And even if hearing it from me they still deny it then… *shrugs* Oh well. Appreciate you wanting to tell me this, though, thank you. <3

Isn’t going discourage keep at my art, especially at this point! <3

Aah, I’m sorry to hear that! <:X

Friendly reminder folks: If someone happens to use my art as an icon/banner/something similar on their profiles somewhere, as long as they don’t alter the picture in any way/credit back to me/it’s not my or anyone else’s characters, I don’t mind! 

This makes me so happy. <333

Hehe, good morning! Doing well as usual here, just about to head to bed (:’D), thanks for asking!

Hope you’re doing alright there Anon (and all other folks)! <3

Haha, to be honest, I still don’t think I entirely ship it myself… <:’D

By all means, I still enjoy drawing it/the idea of it myself! But at the same time, it’s not necessarily my ‘go-to’ sort of ship! (This is probably why I’ve been stretching this whole Freddy crushing hard on Bonnie thing, rather than just pairing them together. And even then, I don’t see them doing much together, other than an occasional cheek kiss or hand hold session.)

Though, I know for certain that this silly-dumb pic is the reason for why all this started. XD

That really was just a sketch I made for some reason that I decided to finish and, furthermore, post. Then a lot of folks came and asked for more of it, so I just thought I’d keep delivering. <:D

AH, apologies for a much later response, but a belated Merry Christmas to you! C:

Gosh, I LOVE that show! Haha, there’s definitely a noticeable reason folks don’t seem to like it (at least I’m pretty sure I have the general idea of why in mind), but overall I greatly enjoy it! I still think the personalities of the characters fit very well without straying to far from their original personas, especially when put in more modern/suburban settings. 

And it’s actually one of a few more ‘recent’ cartoons that’s got me watching it from it’s very start.. Not only did it introduce me to the style/art of Jessica Borutski, but to have amazing remodels of old classic cartoon characters made, much less into an animated show, really pecked at my inspiration. It gave new light on how a person’s style can still make characters recognizable, yet still unique. 

Heh, really gotta thank Jessica (and Warner Bros.) for that. :) <3

(Goosh, hehe, thank you so much! Insanely flattering! <3)

Mark seems like a pretty cool and kind dude! And I do enjoy watching his playthroughs! :D I do take commissions, but pretty much during the summer (And for a very limited time) I’d have to say at this point! <:)

Aah.. thank you again! I don’t think I am, but far too kind of you to say! Big same to you, Anon! <3