Support Coders Who Support Artists

Free to use on your blog, page or website!

I've been throwing around making something like this for a while, so here it is!

So, it's becoming an unfortunate, and increasing conflict between artists and coders.
As someone who does both, this is so unfortunate, and easily solvable!
Coders can so easily have better relationships with artists just by doing a few small things!

Firstly, reading rules!
If the image takes your fancy and you want it on your page, be sure to read the description, artists, especially pixel artists do not always create art so it can go on a page. People create art on their own terms, please follow them! Free to use does not mean that you can edit images, re-upload them, this is no better than stealing and all we want is our work to be respected.
This can lead people to tighten rules on their free to use art, and make them less likely to create!
if your not sure if you can use an image or not, if an image is not plainly marked "Free to use" or you are not sure if you are allowed to do something with the work, note the artist, or leave a comment! I always thank people for asking permission to use work if they are not sure! It's a lot more polite than having an artist chase you up for misusing their work.

Secondly, crediting artists!
If you're not using your own original graphics, be sure to keep track of what you are using and from who. I'm personally so happy when someone has mentioned me, and has used my work in their code! Crediting people in the description is a great way we can see what you've done.

Thirdly, link back!
I can't tell you how much work i can't find that i've loved just because it was a direct image link! It's very easy to link back, just use the thumbcode, or when using HTML use:
< a href="ARTIST LINK" >< img src="IMAGE LINK" /> < /a >

I thank, and support any coder who keeps artists in mind when making work, i hope people follow your example!

Original stamp base here:


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By downloading this you are free to post and share the work Online but cannot edit the base image, claim the work as their own or resell the work.
Please credit if you intend on using in one way or another, Please link back to the work or use the thumb code if you are intending on using it in coding.