#theevoh12

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Sun & Moon (Sundrop/Sunrise & Moondrop) from FNAF Security Breach Art work of Sun & Moon belongs to theevoh12 please so them some love! Their art is so amazing. Sources: X X X/ X X X/ X X X Feel free to tag as kin/me

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Oh dear, it looks like there’s someone else tracing art in the Hogwarts Mystery fandom. @theevoh12 it appears has been stealing and tracing sketches from the author of My Hero Academia, Kohei Horikoshi, going so far as to add their own signature (top left) with no acknowledgement of the original artist.

This picture was originally drawn by Kohei Horikoshi @ twitter.

It was traced and shared on June 9th 2021.

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It seems that we have a case of in-fandom art theft by @theevoh12. Even though this is only a picture preview, and while they proportions are not exact, it’s plain to see they’ve blatantly taken from a fellow hphm artist for their own personal gain.

Take special note of the lines denoting fabric folds. The proportions are not identical, but the crease lines are identical in the stolen WIP as they are in the original picture. The hands of the characters in the WIP are also identical to the original. The skirt in the WIP is also a complete redraw of the final piece.

While this may not be a perfect 1:1 tracing like the other examples provided, there are still far too many similarities for this to be anything but stolen art. To call this anything but art theft is just being willfully ignorant and unable to admit a wrong.

@cawforbrandon You asked what my issue was, and I think this is proof enough. This person is not only stealing from a recognizable artist (MHA author), but is now stealing from within their own fandom. This is not sucking up fun, it is calling someone out for malpractice, and holding them accountable.

The original was shared by goldhexes @ tumblr

This preview was uploaded on June 21st.

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@witchy-push Since you seem interested in opening a dialogue, let’s discuss this!

1) The original sketch was used as more than just a reference - it was directly traced. That is the point of the overlay - to compare the lines and how they well, line up. This is most apparent in the shape and folds of the shirt. The folds under the bust, the sleeve, the collar, and the hand shape are all identical in the stolen piece to the original sketch. If this sketch was only referenced, these marks would not be identical and the fabric of the shirt would fall differently.

2) What your saying has already happened. This sketch was redrawn and in the bottom right corner is the signature of the art thief. All markings of the original artist have been removed, and there was no mention to claim that the sketch was the original source.

3) That’s understandable! Learning from others is totally viable. That is why bases exist - so beginner artists have a starting point to grow off of. Bases are great for artists who are just starting out and learning to practice their skills and grow. The stolen sketch is not a base however. If something is not intended to be used as a base, one should not use it as a base. Simple as that.

If you’re sitll confused about the difference between stealing and referencing, here’s a really helpful twitter post about this topic.

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Another piece of stolen and traced art by @theevoh12, again taken from My Hero Academia. To re-iterate, since the point seems to be missed. Someones art and sketches are not free-to-use bases one can just draw over for their own personal use.

Don’t steal art.

The original was drawn by Kohei Horikoshi @ twitter

This was traced and uploaded on June 23

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There is a huge diference between using a reference and tracing :/ its obvious that this person is tracing, both drawings are literally the same even the hands are. Also they traced an artist from this fandom i can show you in dms if you want.

There definitely is a difference between the two, and many do not seem to know the difference. If this person genuinely referenced the original sketches, there would be noticeable changes in their line economy, fabric folds, and overall shapes. It seems people just don't want to acknowledge that a talented artist is actually a cheat.

I've received your dm with an additional example and don't worry, your anonymity will be preserved. Thank you for sharing this example.