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• Sally commented on Gray Areas (To Be Sure)
  Although I didn't entirely agree with his (albeit flattering) analysis of Missbehave, I agree with Jando on this. (Ohai Jando!) Ideas are a dime a dozen. Even good ones. It is our job as art directors/creative directors to come up with them, and it's kind of silly to get too possessive. I agree that I would be insulted if the illustrator didn't consult with me before selling work to a competitor. I would also be upset if I bought an illustration without being told that it commissioned by a competitor, and that the competitor was going forward with the story!...
• Brandon Kavulla commented on Gray Areas (To Be Sure)
  Chiming in late here as i wasn't exactly sure how i felt...i could definitely see both sides. I certainly understand an illustrator wanting his/her work to be published and seen. In this case, basically the illustrator has decided that getting his work published was more important than maintaining a good relationship with the original art director. My 3 biggest problems with what happened are this: 1) The illustrator was paid in full. So "making a living" really isn't an issue as the illustrator was paid even MORE for usage in the rival publication. 2) Wouldn't being given a great project...