Great to see you here Ophelia!

hello patrick!!
thank you so much.:O))

Oooh... these are gorgeous! Very poetic and sensuous... Love these!

I have a question, if you don't mind me asking :). I wonder...How do you deal with the copyright issue when using parts of those paintings since they appear quite prominent there? Are they considered to be Fair Use? Did you have to ask permission first? Thanks!

hi Fhung,
from copyright and fair use, its long but useful:
The purpose and character of the use:

* Is the new work merely a copy of the original? If it is simply a copy, it is not as likely to be considered fair use.
* Does the new work offer something above and beyond the original? Does it transform the original work in some way? If the work is altered significantly, used for another purpose, appeals to a different audience, it more likely to be considered fair use.
* Is the use of the copyrighted work for nonprofit or educational purposes? The use of copyrighted works for nonprofit or educational purposes is more likely to be considered fair use.

The nature of the copyrighted work:

* Is the copyrighted work a published or unpublished works? Unpublished works are less likely to be considered fair use.
* Is the copyrighted work out of print? If it is, it is more likely to be considered fair use.
* Is the work factual or artistic? The more a work tends toward artistic expression, the less likely it will be considered fair use.

The amount and substantiality of the portion used:

* The more you use, the less likely it will be considered fair use.
* Does the amount you use exceed a reasonable expectation? If it approaches 50 percent of the entire work, it is likely to be considered an unfair use of the copyrighted work.
* Is the particular portion used likely to adversely affect the author's economic gain? If you use the "heart" or "essence" of a work, it is less likely your use will be considered fair.

The effect of use on the potential market for the copyrighted work:

* The more the new work differs from the original, the less likely it will be considered an infringement.
* Does the work appeal to the same audience as the original? If the answer is yes, it will likely be considered an infringement.
* Does the new work contain anything original? If it does, it is more likely the use of the copyrighted material will be seen as fair use.

Wow, thank you so very much, Ophelia! It's very enlightening! :)

I just have to say again how much I love your work! Thanks!