A series of articles on copyright published on MyPE dovetailed with the granting of a request by Australian Artist Lynne Lund for permission to use a MyPE image of the Missionvale Tree in a derivative work to be sold by the Australian Missionvale chapter to raise funds for the Missionvale Care Centre in Port Elizabeth. Pat, the event organiser then commissioned Lynne (lynnelund.com) to paint another painting featuring the tree. Once again Lynne asked if I would give permission for her to use … [Read more...] about MyPE and Lynne Lund Contribute $850 to Missionvale
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That Missionvale Tree
This Saturday, 3 September 2011, the Australian supporters of the Port Elizabeth based Missionvale Care Centre are holding a concert and silent auction to raise funds to help Sister Ethel and her Missionvale community. Australian artist, Lynne Lund, asked for permission to use a MyPE image for a derivative work of the original Missionvale tree that 'spoke' to Sister Ethel - giving the impetus for the establishment of Missionvale Care Centre. Lynne's aim was to use her work at the upcoming … [Read more...] about That Missionvale Tree
Dear Weekend Post – THIS is How you Comport Yourself on the Internet
A week or two ago I had a concern with the Weekend Post 'stealing' one of the images on MyPE and in a fit of pique posted this article: Weekend Post Taking MyPE for a Ride. Our esteemed weekly newspaper then offered me their standard fee for a contributor (at R150.00 I didn't deem it enough for me to retire on, I might add!), and then hinted broadly that I might consider removing the article. I may be a web site hooker but, sorry for you WP, R150.00 is a bit low for such an act of … [Read more...] about Dear Weekend Post – THIS is How you Comport Yourself on the Internet
