I have a question please. . . I've noticed in the gallery that people post drawings they'd done from lessons (these may be lessons on websites or often times lessons or samples from drawing books). Is it ok to do this? I had thought that especially in the case of books, that the work was copyright to the original artist? Please let me know. I've not posted much of anything so far as I'm just unsure of what is ok to do. And the only TOTALLY original art I've done is the portrait of my daughter, which I may post in my gallery once I'm finished with it (I need to add more darks as it looks washed out). Thanks in advance for the info, btw.

I can only speak for myself here, but I suspect that all teachers of art or authors of tutorials feel the same way.

My lessons are designed specifically for artists to use as guidelines for creating drawings. Hence, everyone is welcome and invited to post their resulting works in the gallery or forum.

Hope this helps,
Brenda

Thanks, Brenda!!!

Actually, It does not. There are several cases that have been tried here in the United states and Canada and GB, UK, that specifically define these types of art production. You did not copy from a specific image, rather they stood as reference points and are defined specifically as , " spontaneous creation." where the figures are as much a part of our lives as say "your next door neighbor." So, there is no infringement of a photograph owned by a specific photographer, nor publication, such as newswire, newspapers and trade publication. Now there are specific things that must be adhered to in these instances so as not to impact financially on any entity or institution. These are true spontaneous creations. They are not derivatives, And depending upon the nature of the completed works, more then likely they maybe completely trans formative as well.

The one notable exception, would fall under states statutory and common law, the right to publicity and right to privacy. But, again, if you have created say a very limited amount of these art works and even sell them, say 2 of jon bon jovi, they still do not impact the market enough to create a venue for a tortfeasor. Consider this, just a few minutes ago, before I decided to start posting on this specific topic / referendum, I googled caricaturists, and found hundreds of references to them and they all are doing celebrities, and "...dollars to dough nuts'''" they all do not have permissions. now you say, "that is a fair use under parody and satire, well many courts will not support these types of decisions if , specifically satire, puts a person willingly into a bad light unnecessarily. Unfortunately, there is much with in the typically described Grey area for most, but for me it is just different shades of white or black. I am big on color value.....

Still because these trials have occurred and decisions rendered, should not be a license for everyone to re-appropriate other peoples works. I have read thousands of trial opinions and I believe that some take advantage of fair use to the enth degree. Many get slammed and rightfully so.


Mark
wildthing423

Hi there! I drew one of your drawings (the dog eye) on my computer a while ago following your lesson.
I've created a DeviantArt-account a while ago. Don't know if you know that side, so just as an explanation, it's a side where you can upload your pictures for the world to see and let it be commented by others.
Now I wanted to ask for your permission to upload this picture there. I would explain in the title that it was only practise, not my orginal work. And in the description I'll add to this picture, I will explain that it was made after one of your drawings, will link back to your side and the lesson in particular.
I would appreciate a fast responds

>please don't mind gramma or spelling mistakes >.<

Thank you!

I'm familiar with that fantastic site.

The drawings in my lessons are designed as references for artists; hence, you may post your drawings (based on mine) anywhere you wish.

(I'd be thrilled if you mentioned Drawspace.)

Brenda

Thank you very much =D

Oh and you're doing a wonderful job I love your side

YOu have all the reason , we can not put Copyright ,in a another artist work , because the other artist is the creator.

Dear Brenda Hoddinott!
I saw your tutorials and I was admired. It is a very interesting and beneficial tutorials, and its result is so beautiful!
May I ask your permission for translating your tutorials to Russian and disposing at the site Demiart (all lessons on this site (Demiart) - are free for users).
I would like to do it because then Russian users could read, understand and use your wonderful tutorials, and your experience will bring them great advantage.
We will be very glad to get your assent for translating and disposing your wonderful tutorials!
Best regards,
Yuliya

Yes, you are absolutely right!
You're not a Libra are you lol?

I just visited WetCanvas and found this, which I copied and pasted for info purposes only:

These photos for our forum artists are not copyright free and are loaned for your use in the following way:

Photos posted are intended for reference material for the creation of original artwork (which may be sold or used in competitions), but the photos may NOT be sold or used in any other way in their original photographic format. Please remember to credit the person loaning the photo when you use it.

Just an fyi concerning copyright and a web sites rules concerning your pictorial copyrights

So it would seem you can use photos on WetCanvas as a reference for any paintings/drawings you originate and can sell said originated drawings/paintings.

Thank you for information Brenda.It's good to know it.I know the most thinks from other forums that i have been visited but there is some that i didn't know.

The bottom line, therefore, is that what you did not START ORIGINALLY, is not yours. And what is not yours is not yours --RESPECT and PERMISSION are the words to rule, I think so.

My 2c.
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