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Description Heeeeeeeeey Yooooouuuuuuuu guuuuuuuuyyyyysssss!!!!   Guess what? The time has finally come! The U.S. government has finally officially granted me fully realized, legal copyrights for The Sky Herder, including its title, and all included works and intellectual properties. And you know what that means? It means I can legally sue, with full documentation, anyone who tries to steal any aspect of this project. Freakin' Merry Christmas to me. XD And this means that, nearly 2 years after its inception, it is time to get this ball up and rolling to share with all of you!  Yeah that's right, it's time for Turtle's first ever graphic novel!  Unfortunately, I won't be making any promises of weekly pages, since I work a lot, and I'll be doing this project on my own time. But I intend on making a site for the comic for you all to read it at and view related work.  So it may take me a bit to get this really up and going, and it's probably going to be kind of a slow moving train, but I am super psyched anyways!! I've been getting so antsy waiting for my copyrights to come in, since they had to be cross examined against other existing projects to make sure that somebody else out there hadn't already made something that conflicted with my project. But evidently I am home free now, which feels really great! Ha ha, take that Disney trip wire system, I beat you fair and square! XD  Honestly though, I think I was most worried that I wouldn't get the project name. I thought for sure somebody somewhere must have had something too similar that they would knock me on. But guess not! And that means that nobody else can ever call a project that while I've got mine. C:<

Now, if you're wondering why I actually bothered to pay and get a government copyright, there's a few reasons.
1. The Sky Herder was my graduation project at school, and the professor of the class that I created it in, required that we all apply for copyright to pass the class. So I couldn't really help that.
2. I wanted one personally, since this is a project I intend on taking quite a ways. As such, it only seemed sensible to apply for full copyright, in case I need it in the future.
3. As nice as it is, people seem to respond really positively to this project. Like, really positively. Like to the point of stealing stuff right out of my gallery show for it. There's always a problem when you create an IP that people really like, that some people want to take it. No even that they want to take the whole thing, just parts or design ideas or whatever. So to protect myself from deliberate, or even non-deliberate theft- bam, full copyrights. XD

But anywho, to celebrate me finally getting my documents in the mail, I decided to post this image! It was the cover of the process book that went with my graduation show. Which, now that I'm going to be doing the graphic novel, I won't be putting this book up for immediate sale, like I had initially intended after getting the rights. Mostly because I don't want to give any of you spoilers.   So for now, I hope you enjoy this pic! And I'm off to go have a little dance party with myself. XD

Art and The Sky Herder IP copyright Anna Earley, 2013 (aww yeah baby)
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Comments: 252

rainvine [2014-07-29 17:23:33 +0000 UTC]

I love it when characters find big eyes. I want to do one with a giant sloth poking his head out from the tree, and you don't see it at first but then its just this big beautiful mess of a face staring down at you and dropping leaves!! 


This copyright thing you did I'm in the process of myself!! 


Now you can start making money off of thieves!!!!!!!!!!! 


I will draw you your sky herder as a congrats gift if you... Give me permission, copyright holder!    

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Turtle-Arts In reply to rainvine [2014-07-30 03:07:38 +0000 UTC]

lol, scary giant sloth. XD And just wait till you guys see the scale of the critter that this eye belongs too. So big. >_< And if you're wanting to draw fanart, I don't mind. Just provide a link back to the source. ^^

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rainvine In reply to Turtle-Arts [2014-07-30 15:51:46 +0000 UTC]

The source? that shop that sells electronics? www.thesource.ca/estore/defaul…
OK!

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Turtle-Arts In reply to rainvine [2014-07-30 17:38:14 +0000 UTC]

lol, no. I mean me. XD

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rainvine In reply to Turtle-Arts [2014-07-31 16:07:04 +0000 UTC]

Too late! I'm only tagging the source. 

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Turtle-Arts In reply to rainvine [2014-07-31 18:04:39 +0000 UTC]

I am so confused. XD

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rainvine In reply to Turtle-Arts [2014-08-01 13:36:23 +0000 UTC]

Bahahahahahahahha I win this round!!

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Turtle-Arts In reply to rainvine [2014-08-01 15:57:34 +0000 UTC]

*shuffles away awkwardly*

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rainvine In reply to Turtle-Arts [2014-08-01 22:00:14 +0000 UTC]

There is no escape *chews feet* 

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NothingbutNonsense [2014-02-17 01:46:52 +0000 UTC]

I actually squawked in fear when I saw this, anyways well done. 

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Turtle-Arts In reply to NothingbutNonsense [2014-02-17 03:32:42 +0000 UTC]

Lol, well for the record, that monster's eye is actually really small compared to the size of his head. He's veeeeeerrrrrryyyyy big. XD

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NothingbutNonsense In reply to Turtle-Arts [2014-02-17 04:03:46 +0000 UTC]

Good to know then!!

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Monisawa [2014-02-16 05:03:48 +0000 UTC]

Holy cow, how did I miss this?!  Totally nice picture.

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Turtle-Arts In reply to Monisawa [2014-02-16 06:27:39 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much! ^^

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dipsydew [2014-02-07 20:01:25 +0000 UTC]

this is totally egoraptor's style

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Turtle-Arts In reply to dipsydew [2014-02-07 20:13:58 +0000 UTC]

Who's egoraptor? :/

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dipsydew In reply to Turtle-Arts [2015-02-01 20:05:46 +0000 UTC]

I'm just messing around. (warning: swear words)

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Turtle-Arts In reply to dipsydew [2015-02-01 20:16:05 +0000 UTC]

Ooooh wait that's the guy from game grumps, isn't it? Man, his other stuff is kinda... odd. >_>

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dipsydew In reply to Turtle-Arts [2015-02-01 20:23:18 +0000 UTC]

Yeah he's... something else.

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FinchFish [2014-01-17 22:32:52 +0000 UTC]

I just love the way you paint!  It's really lovely!

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Turtle-Arts In reply to FinchFish [2014-01-18 00:06:39 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much! ^^

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FinchFish In reply to Turtle-Arts [2014-01-18 00:09:40 +0000 UTC]

My pleasure! ^^

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Chari-Artist [2014-01-07 16:20:38 +0000 UTC]

Awesome, good for you! ^^

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Turtle-Arts In reply to Chari-Artist [2014-01-07 20:05:08 +0000 UTC]

Thanks. :>

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umbbe [2014-01-02 04:46:32 +0000 UTC]

Late congratulations!

I'm sure it'll become a great work. !

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Turtle-Arts In reply to umbbe [2014-01-02 06:41:16 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! ^^

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Techlynn [2014-01-01 07:40:22 +0000 UTC]

Congratulations! I look forward to it!  Merry Christmas and Happy new Year! 

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Turtle-Arts In reply to Techlynn [2014-01-01 16:33:23 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! And yes, Merry Christmas and Haooy New Year to you as well!

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navihawk [2013-12-21 15:15:42 +0000 UTC]

>-> if you decide to make your own site, I'd be happy to code it for you. I can send some links via note to you of some sites i've worked on or built

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Turtle-Arts In reply to navihawk [2013-12-21 17:11:42 +0000 UTC]

Oooh, really? Yeah man, go ahead and link me in a note if you want!

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navihawk In reply to Turtle-Arts [2013-12-23 07:58:20 +0000 UTC]

Also, the graphic assets for the sites not for myself were supplied to me as i primarily code and was able to make use of existing assets and icons that were made by either a partner during the project or by the client. (viewtours and the forum in particular) Fonts were for public/commercial use

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navihawk In reply to Turtle-Arts [2013-12-23 07:33:30 +0000 UTC]

Sent ^-^ also included my experiment directory for my domain i test on at the bottom of the note. If interested, note me :3

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AnticiaJK [2013-12-19 20:52:49 +0000 UTC]

Oh WOW, this sounds great! *u*
I can't wait you to start it! Will you post it on DA or is there another place you will use?
Also... I wonder how it works with copyright.. Do you have to pay for it for example..? o.O

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Turtle-Arts In reply to AnticiaJK [2013-12-20 03:58:04 +0000 UTC]

I will probably post previews on DA, but I'm probably going to put the actual pages elsewhere.
And yes, you have to pay a small fee to apply for government copyright. It's like a little over 30$.

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AnticiaJK In reply to Turtle-Arts [2013-12-20 09:44:08 +0000 UTC]

I see, okay! *u*
Oh, that sounds fair, I was worried it might be like hundreds of dollars or sth. XD;
And is it for non-US citizens too?

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Turtle-Arts In reply to AnticiaJK [2013-12-20 17:40:00 +0000 UTC]

Um, I don't know if it's for non US citizens. I think each country has its own copyright laws, and therefore its own copyright office.

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AnticiaJK In reply to Turtle-Arts [2013-12-20 22:14:08 +0000 UTC]

Oh, you must be right. I wonder why I thought it's an "international" thing like this. ^^'
I really have to see it up for myself. thanks for the answers!

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mormongirlbyu [2013-12-19 16:20:42 +0000 UTC]

Yaaay!! I'm so happy for you!! Congratulations! Looking forward to seeing the comic!

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Turtle-Arts In reply to mormongirlbyu [2013-12-19 17:21:13 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! ^^

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hawkeyemaverick [2013-12-19 07:14:45 +0000 UTC]

Congrats on your copyright going through XD

I'm glad it's all said and done now XD

Can't wait to see what's coming up next with Sky Herder. But it's looking great! XD

And good luck and happy arting!

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Turtle-Arts In reply to hawkeyemaverick [2013-12-19 17:23:44 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!

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hawkeyemaverick In reply to Turtle-Arts [2013-12-20 03:48:15 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome

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GodessFae [2013-12-18 22:21:14 +0000 UTC]

*screeches* YES! I'm so excited for this! It was instant-love at the Bfa show, and now that you have it copyrighted....Party on

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Turtle-Arts In reply to GodessFae [2013-12-18 22:45:10 +0000 UTC]

lol, always partying here. XD

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Varsettie [2013-12-18 14:44:13 +0000 UTC]

I had a feeling we'd be hearing about theft sooner or later, congrats you're officially popular! xD But seriously though I'm sorry to hear about it, it is kind of discouraging whenever something like that happens to me. 


So glad to hear the book is going out soon though! Don't forget to link us all!

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Turtle-Arts In reply to Varsettie [2013-12-18 17:01:26 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, that happened a while back, so I wanted to get the copyright in place before I started doing anything else with it. Just for my own protection, you know? And it was funny because my professor told me I should feel good that my show was the only one "good" enough to have anything stolen from. XD

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Falceto-Rekuri [2013-12-18 06:56:30 +0000 UTC]

Oh mannn. OH MANNN. CONGRATS ON THAT COPYRIGHTS THING. I CANT WAIT FOR ITS LAUNCH, MAN. ;W; I am kind of curious on how you guys do that copyright thing.


BUT ANYWAY, THIS BE A JOLLY GIFT FOR UR CHRISTMAS YO. AHHHHHHH I CANT WAIT, MAN. I REALLY REALLY CANT WAIT. I REALLY LOVE PREVIEW SO FAR AND I M JUST WEEPS.

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Turtle-Arts In reply to Falceto-Rekuri [2013-12-18 17:02:37 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! ^^ And you submit a form to the U.S. copyright office, viw the library of congress->www.copyright.gov/ you gotta pay a fee, and it takes forever but you get a fancy form in the end. XD

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Falceto-Rekuri In reply to Turtle-Arts [2013-12-19 01:16:09 +0000 UTC]

AH THANKS! uwu

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mouseanderson [2013-12-18 02:19:29 +0000 UTC]

For the world is Hollow and I have touched the ...Oh my god! no one go outside!...Ever!

Just Kidding, looks awesome!

Congrats, glad to hear things went your way!

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