Am I disappointed they didn't reach out and ask for a license or ask me to do a new version for their film? Definitely. Do I wish fellow creators would show at least an ounce of respect to artists? Definitely.
I've had people reach out to me asking whether I had anything to do with the Wretched artwork since the movie got released, but it picked up since it's available on Netflix.
I've had nothing to do with it, the production company did not reach out to me. Did they plagiarize my artwork? Likely, considering my Banshee is somewhat viral and likely considering how many people are making the connection. Does this irrefutably mean they did? no.
OK people! I've talked to one of the creators, they didnt intentionally copy the artwork and are sorry this happened being artists themselves. I'm being compensated and all is good.
Honestly, what hits me most is people asking me whether I've been inspired by the Wretched when they see my artwork. People making money with artwork inspired by my own is less hurtful than people not giving me credit for my own artwork anymore
Do I want to sue or send an internet mob at anybody? Not really. If this was outright art theft, I would. If they were located in the EU or if US copyright law wasn't a shit show (as far as I know) I might. But as things are? I'm just tired.
OK people! I've talked to one of the creators, they didnt intentionally copy the artwork and are sorry this happened being artists themselves. I'm being compensated and all is good.
So if you do want to help me, please always credit my work. Don't conflate the movie artwork with mine.
And heck--instead of trying to take anybody down, wouldn't it be cool if the Banshee could become more famous than her green imposter?
Wait, is it
#PortfolioDay
again?!
Hi, I'm Jana, illustrator of everything darkly beautiful. Please hire me if you want your project to be haunted 🖤
Contact: janaheidersdorf
@gmail
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Hello
#VisibleWomen
! I'm Jana, an illustrator of everything beautifully creepy. I want to make sure all your comics and books look super haunting.
Portfolio:
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Hello, I'm Jana--illustrator of, uh, blue things, evidently.
I work for books, comics, music and tv (so far), but really, if you need something beautifully creepy (and blue), I'm your person.
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Hi I'm Jana--illustrator of everything dark and fantastical for books, comics, tv and wherever such imagery is needed.
Portfolio:
E-Mail: janaheidersdorf
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#VisibleWomen
The darkness would let you know that asking for a chat doesn't make you needy or annoying. (why would your friends think that anyways?)
#selfcarecreeps
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#VisibleWomen
??
Hello, I'm an illustrator on a mission to make your stuff creepy and beautiful.
Portfolio:
E-Mail: janaheidersdorf
@gmail
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Keeping it spooky: What were your greatest fears when you were starting out as an artist? What are you still afraid of? Mine was letting clients down because I believed my portfolio pieces were just lucky accidents.
Was supposed to start a large-ish job next month but just learned it fell through due to corona-related issues. SO. This means I'm very hire-able starting mid April/May.
Portfolio:
Contact: janaheidersdorf
@gmail
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I've heard it's time for
#VisibleWomen
again!
If you're looking for somebody to draw some creepy women, feel free to get in touch👻
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Wait, is it
#PortfolioDay
already?
I'm Jana, an illustrator of the dark, fantastical and fairytales. My pictures go on (and in) books, comics, and sometimes on tv.
E-mail: janaheidersdorf
@gmail
.com
Portfolio:
I've heard it's time for
#VisibleWomen
again!
Hi, I'm Jana-- I do etherial, dark art for books and comics and everything else 🖤
Contact me here: janaheidersdorf
@gmail
.com
Find my portfolio here:
One blinks and suddenly it's
#PortfolioDay
again ...
Hi, I'm Jana and I draw beautifully creepy women who hang out with trees.
Write me: janaheidersdorf
@gmail
.com
Last year I've had the pleasure of illustrating a variant cover for the 'Sleeping Beauties' comic adapation 🦋🦊
Keep your eyes peeled for the first issue out in April!