Dan said: Please draw Janis Joplin. Here she is in glorious monochrome. So how do people screenprint then? Maybe I could make screenprints. edit: The previous piccie would work well.
While you can draw just about anything for your own pleasure and even show it to others, you cannot use the likeness of another person to make prints for gain. Even if you give them away you would still be benefiting from the exposure that might come from the gifts.
You should consult with a Patent Attorney specializing in Copyright Law before reproducing images of likenesses that you have no right to use.
The UK adheres to International Copyright, plus if the image is of a U. S. Citizen or the rights are owned by a U. S. Citizen, you can be sued for violation of rights in the U. S., no matter where you live.
Since the U. S. and U. K. have agreed to honor each others rights, this makes you liable for the applicable laws.
oh, that is way cool! I was a big fan of Janis back in the day. Great drawing. I wouldn't listen to that consultant guy. You can use your own artwork in any manner you like. ..you can draw me a radish if you like. :-)
I draw pictures of your choice. Just put anything you want drawn in the comment box or on an email and I will get onto as soon as I get a chance.
I Should Draw More Manifesto
1)To draw a picture everyday.
2)The image is to be Picked by the first person to email doktored@hotmail.com what they want to see
3)I have the right to refuse images that I don't fancy drawing (Cerebus for instance)
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While you can draw just about anything for your own pleasure and even show it to others, you cannot use the likeness of another person to make prints for gain. Even if you give them away you would still be benefiting from the exposure that might come from the gifts.
You should consult with a Patent Attorney specializing in Copyright Law before reproducing images of likenesses that you have no right to use.
Just a thought.
Bill Hood
Screenprinting Consultant
I didn't mean a bloody screenprint of boring old janis joplin. I mean more in general like this guy. http://www.michaelmichaelmotorcycle.com
Also, in the UK copyright law works differently. You don't own your own likeness in the UK I am pretty sure.
The UK adheres to International Copyright, plus if the image is of a U. S. Citizen or the rights are owned by a U. S. Citizen, you can be sued for violation of rights in the U. S., no matter where you live.
Since the U. S. and U. K. have agreed to honor each others rights, this makes you liable for the applicable laws.
Just a thought,
Bill Hood
Screenprinting Consultant
Anyone want to request a picture?
I like it. Nice one dude.
oh, that is way cool! I was a big fan of Janis back in the day. Great drawing.
I wouldn't listen to that consultant guy. You can use your own artwork in any manner you like.
..you can draw me a radish if you like. :-)
yes! thanks man!
dan
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