So I want to build a world,

but its in the form of 'collages'.

​but I'm not sure how this really works or whether my idea of 'world building' fits into this sub or whether I'm at the wrong place,

​I'm sorry this is a little long I just need some clarification!

​I am starting off with a simple cartoon-like universe that's sort of like how those 'countryballs' videos are on youtube if anyone has seen them.

​There is a cartographer map too that I've created

​and they have their own systems and stuff,

​so it's a planet entirely hence a 'world'.

​It's a world based on surreal scenes entirely.

**(the image I've attached is an example of what I mean by surrealism.)**

​The image attached are one of the things I've come up with and that's basically the character I am using.

It's a light hearted way of self expression to me.

​**But, This is where I am confused.**

**​The background image is from pinterest and it's been posted from like 4 different accounts so I'm not sure of the origin.**

**​The objects were cut out from pinterest too.**

**​My 'world' is basically a collage and I am afraid it doesn't qualify as creative work because of it.**

​I basically cut things out and create scenarios as a way of Self expressionbut does it qualify as 'world building'?

**Is it unethical to use pinterest images for everything?**

**​I don't want to use AI and it's just difficult generating everything on your own too...**

**​I'm not sure how to go about this.**

New to this: need some clarification on beginning!