Answerbag: gracelandali's answers http://www.answerbag.com/profile/96720 New Answerbag answers from gracelandali Wed, 30 May 2012 06:54:27 -0700 Wed, 30 May 2012 06:54:27 -0700 Answer to Is it considered plagiarism if I draw/paint a picture of a somewhat famous person (Johnny Cupcakes) and the picture I'm "recreating" is one of his press/publicity photos? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/122294 Is it considered plagiarism if I draw/paint a picture of a somewhat famous person (Johnny Cupcakes) and the picture I'm "recreating" is one of his press/publicity photos? <br /><br />I don&#039;t know if it&#039;s plagiarism, but it&#039;s not your idea in the first place. Someone before you came up with the composition, the shading, etc... and as far as the drawing is concerned, all things are better taken from 3-D objects in a situation YOU observe, not a 2-D photo. Just... Wed, 08 Nov 2006 20:41:22 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/122294 Answer to Besides Moulin Rouge, what movies or musical works are based on the Orpheus legend? http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/122292 Besides Moulin Rouge, what movies or musical works are based on the Orpheus legend?<br /><br />I always thought that Moulin Rouge was a la La Boheme, therefore perhaps also a touch &quot;Rent&quot;? Any comments? Wed, 08 Nov 2006 20:38:35 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/122292