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Awwwwwwwww with ears like these, if one day, this animal need glasses it won't be a problem to keep them hooked 
Eric
Hi
US bears
Sorry to sound confused but are you a 'bear' or a 'human'? I don't mean to sound cheeky I just want to make sure I am reading your posts correctly. :redface: :redface:
:thumbsup:
Only god knows :crackup: :crackup:
Eric
Now, you just have to get a little bit of training cession then post us your own video
Gosh Eric what sort of video do you think I could do??????
Hugs, Jane.
A dancing one babe :crackup:
Warms Hugs
Eric
Excellent Jane !! 
Now, you just have to get a little bit of training cession then post us your own video
Evian.. that is french isn't it ? :dance: lol
Eric
Hello Amy,
Feedbacks are good to be known in all cases. This time, I have to say, this kind of creation is not my cup of tea. I find it scary.
Well it is not my taste at all but it is only a personal view point.
Best Wishes
Eric
Thank you Cyndee for the link sent
After looked at the web site I think this lady should not blush at all and should not been hurt because work she has made on the pink bear gives a totally different style and a great change.
From a teddy bear that had a very simple expression she found the way to give one, which is an art because it more difficult to correct mistakes instead of making them.
So, she really gave the bear an interest and I totaly approve this kind of work in the condition and situation I have read on the web site.
Congratulation for the work done if it ever comes to the lady's ears.
Eric
I have not added the link because I think it's not fair to the persons concerned..either the make-over artist or the original maker..my question originally wasn't designed to target anyone in particular...just to question the process of making over an artists bear and the issues involved...not to point fingers at anyone.
Ok Jenny I understand.
Would you like to pm me the link please ?
Eric
Why this link is not added in one of your post here ? It would be easier to have a look.
Thank you in advance.
Eric
Well done Karen :clap: :clap:
The names sound alright.
Just an idea , "Avalanche" for the bear and "Snow-Flake" for the mouse but whatever it does not change your lovely work.
Eric
Cosmetic surgery has finally reached the bear world ????????
That is cheeky now
Eric
Arfffffffff Paula,
You've got nimble fingers!!
I am in love (with her, the bear ) Is she married ? 
Warms Hugs
Eric
Hello again
I have tried to think of an example of re-working, the only one I found is about singers who give the right to modify their songs, I believe they call it "remix" and it works well but it is nothing to do with teddy bears though
Eric
Well done Kayx :clap: :clap:
Does Pepsi make bubbles squeezing his stomach ?
Best Wishes
Eric
Eric has a good point but that doesn't make what Jenny is describing "ethical" or respectful to the original artist.
As far as I'm concerned this is right up there with outright copying. If you can't be original and do your own dirty work and have to disrespect a real artist's unique creativity then............ well...........
And yeah, I bet a lot of us have seen a handmade bear and thought "he needs a little more trimmed here, some shading there, his limbs are attached crooked etc. but to actually buy, alter and resell as your own!!! Shame!
Just my opinion! :P
I am with you Daphne, I did not get all the first post.
Taking everything into consideration, I agree it is not a correct way to act especially if the "second hand artist" put only its name after a cloth changed on a bear or an hat added... It then would make a false artist and a liar too.
Now, something else (I hope I can correctly write what I mean lol) : if someone buys a bear to an artist, then put its touch as change for the better and then sells the bear and describes as for example : Eric's Bear reworked by X's Retouching, it then becomes an honest way (I know I am again nearly out of subject lol). I have never heard of this does it exist ?
Eric
Just wondering what people think about this. I was browsing bear websites the other day and came across 'Reborn' teddies...apparently the bears get a makeover. These aren't particularly old bears...they seem to be artist bears. I am not sure if it's a good thing or not. Would you buy an artist bear thta has been made over by another artist?
How would you feel about another artist changing one of your bears? I actually think from the artists point of view it's something I don't think I'd like really because it's a bit of a cheek...that said I can see why it seems like a good way to put bears out quickly and fairly easily and don't blame them for having a new slant on bear making. After all doll artists have been re-borning for years.
Interested to hear your thoughts.......
That is an interesting subject to talk to.
First thought that comes to my mind is :
If I am the maker , I sold the bear I have created at the normal price I wanted, without discount, then once the bear is sold, the buyer do anything with. The buyer being the new owner may decide to resell the bear under another maker name than the initial one, it is allowed even if it does not sound nice to do, after all it is not my business anymore.
If the buyer manages to resell the bear under another name than mine , I would wonder : Do I sell my bear at the right price ?
If the buyer manages to resell the bear under another name than mine I also would think : The person is cleverer than me to promote its business.
So, from this I could decide to try to improve my way of communication in order to promote my work better and to sell my bear more expensive.
Some people are able to create wonderful teddy bear but they haven't got any idea of the way they could sell them.
Some people are able to sell everything "all made" but they haven't got the ability of creating anything.
Once a bear is sold, it is not possible to decide what it is going to be made with the bear. A teddy bear maker can't get the bear's life, money from the sale and decision of what the bear is going to become lol It is a choice to make before 
Eric
God!! Jane got my joke
Your imagine works well Jane 
Joy thank you for understanding, I wasn't sure if I could post it, I did not want any trouble
Hugs
Eric
Awwwwww Joy
It is a very good work and idea too !!
I love his funny look, congratulation !!! :clap: :clap:
Do you know what did I think of at the first view ?? (Do take it on a bad way please) : I thought "Oh god, Joy forgot and left Ivory's denture in the glass of water in the bathroom
Well done again
Best Wishes
Eric
Hello Amy ,
Nice ones !!! but I would not like to cross one of them at night in the corner of the street Only teasing here.
Your work always is nice and different as ever.
Warms hugs
Eric
A teensy weensy language barrier here. What is a suburb's challenge?
I'm thinking you are asking about what kind of challenge/competition would be fair to all, how to get people to participate and what kind of rules would be fair???? Hmmmmm.
Warmest bear hugs, :hug:
Aleta
Oops Sorry, translating a french saying to english does not work well lol
By Suburb's challenge I meant it was not a very small challenge, it was not an unknown challenge. It was a big one.
My apologizes again.
Best Wishes
Eric
Hello there
I nearly vanished... I would have wanted to blush but I did not manage
I tried to put my brain in this and by chance it worked!!
I now am ready to join you and will do it when I'll be sure i'll be able to tease the ones that have pulled !!
Thank you for help
Eric
