I think someone I know copied a painting?

[chubbyjeans358]

Can't you just laugh about her behind her back like in real life?

All she did was paint a painting to resemble a painting. No different than any other artist inspired by another's work. Which is the reason that art students go to museums. Otherwise, we'd have a lot fewer nudes descending staircases and three naked lady paintings.

You're basically upset she doesn't preface it by mentioning the other painting.

Here's how the conversation would go if you had the nuts to confront her.

"Why don't you mention Leonid Afrenov? I know you copied that painting from him!"

"I didn't think I needed to do so. I figured it was an obvious homage to him. Doesn't everyone know Afremov?"