Artwork Copied and Resold Cheaply Online Undermining Original Pricing

Summary

Independent artists are discovering their original artwork is being copied (often via AI) and resold on platforms like Temu, Wayfair, and Etsy for a fraction of their price (e.g., $2 digital download vs. $250 original). This digital theft makes it impossible to compete on pricing, devalues their work, and forces artists to consider removing print options altogether. Existing copyright enforcement mechanisms are ineffective against mass-produced copies from overseas sellers, leaving artists with no practical solution.