I don't think you get the point I'm driving at. How would you like it if you shared a piece that you put a lot of time into coming up with a concept, a theme, and the methods of achieving those goals, and someone said "Yea, I think I'll do that too"? That in no way kills your vibe?
Welcome to fashion design where copyrights, trademarks, and patents are completely meaningless. If you introduce a hot new item to the marketplace you have 3-6 months before it hits other stores for 1/2 off or more and there is nada that anyone can do to stop it except to stay ahead of the curve and get the big bucks for your "brand" while you can.
Art is imitation. No one starts out like Eddie VanHalen they start out like everyone else, on the bottom rung of capability. Much of the pop music business is based on a constant churning of the same 7 progressions over and over and over. No one can license the progressions and even though there have been a few lawsuits over infringement (using my existing hit theme to make your theme sell better) they are rare.
I seriously doubt anyone could or would want to exactly replicate what you are doing here. I think a better strategy is to continue pursuing your art rather than take on a world that will continue to imitate.
heard that quote the other day for the first time. Love your photo by the way. Do you have any setup shots? Did you shoot it at this orientation or is it sideways?
