Immitation vs Inspiration

Screen shot journal

1st http://i.imgur.com/9q1asEp.png

2nd http://i.imgur.com/oHwiDS7.png

3rd http://i.imgur.com/epgsJZQ.png


TLDR
It is one thing to be inspired by something and make it your own. It is an entirely different thing to be inspired by something and making no changes whatsoever, incorporating it into your work. It is hurtful to both you and the artist, to copy.