This video was invaluable! I have been watching so many of the Art Prof videos on RUclips and find them so informative .They are so great as podcasts for when I am creating my own art, and definitely keep me motivated and I feel I have so much in common with so many of you! I am a self taught artist, and I am no lawyer, that said I have a few questions about the Art Law you spoke about in this video. I have made a few collages that feature text and images from magazines and I am wondering if/who I would need to ask permission from to use those images? I have also used images from themed playing cards. I have not asked anyone for permission, I also have not sold or made any money from that art as of yet. After watching your video on artists websites, I have worked on a website for myself, more as a digital archive of some of my better works as well as an "about page". I am posting images there of art pieces that are very important to me, though may not be valuable to anyone else, and I am wondering if I need to protect them in any way. I do not have a lawyer, I do have an accountant that I file my yearly taxes with. Looking for advice so I can grow and build not only my skills as an artist, but also my business, like you said, the business/marketing side of things I find very overwhelming! Thank you for any and all advice!
Those are really great questions!! I myself might not be best equipped to answer, but I'll refer you to our website & other art law videos :) Hopefully they are helpful!! artprof.org/pro-development/copyright/copyright-law-for-artists-with-a-lawyer/ - Mia, Art Prof Staff
I created some art back in 1997 with signature and year created right on my artwork. I want to copyright and start to post and sell now. When I do my copyright should I enter this current year or 1997? Depending on the date of creation will that effect the copyright protection?
For specific questions like this we recommend reaching out to an arts lawyer directly for advice! Here's Greg's website for your reference: www.thelegalartist.com/ - Mia, Art Prof Staff
I make mixed media pieces and use selections of images from magazines occasionally. Might be a flower or a pendant, for example. Am I wrong to do this? Should I modify or stop using these images?
I understand it cort money to have copyrights on artwork, especially when uou are just starting as an part-time artist! Since internet and social media made it easy for everyone to do work and present to the world, so to prove in court of law that someone took my work and maje profit on it, and I do not have copyright, but I do have pictures and videos for myself to proff that is my original work, will that count as some kind of copyright?
Yes! Technically you automatically own the rights to the creation if you make it :) having proof of that just strengthens your case! - Mia, Art Prof Staff
For specifics like this, I recommend contacting a lawyer/law professional directly! I'm sure there are many online forums that can help you out, I don't want to pass along any incorrect information on my end :) - Mia, Art Prof Staff
Watch our video on Copyright Law for Artists with a Lawyer: ruclips.net/video/voQgVEIGpGg/видео.html
Instead of rewatching, this was an excellent podcast. It was the perfect length for my evening walk. My heart thanks you too.
And it's super informative!! We're glad you enjoyed it :) - Mia, Art Prof Staff
Honestly the most helpful Art Prof video yet !!
Omg we're so glad you think so! This is SUCH useful info to have :) - Mia, Art Prof Staff
Excellent and informative discussion. This should be a "Must watch" for anyone working professionally in the arts.
We're so glad you think so, what an honor! - Mia, Art Prof Staff
Super helpful info, thanks yall!
Thank YOU! - Mia, Art Prof Staff
This video was invaluable! I have been watching so many of the Art Prof videos on RUclips and find them so informative .They are so great as podcasts for when I am creating my own art, and definitely keep me motivated and I feel I have so much in common with so many of you!
I am a self taught artist, and I am no lawyer, that said I have a few questions about the Art Law you spoke about in this video.
I have made a few collages that feature text and images from magazines and I am wondering if/who I would need to ask permission from to use those images?
I have also used images from themed playing cards. I have not asked anyone for permission, I also have not sold or made any money from that art as of yet.
After watching your video on artists websites, I have worked on a website for myself, more as a digital archive of some of my better works as well as an "about page". I am posting images there of art pieces that are very important to me, though may not be valuable to anyone else, and I am wondering if I need to protect them in any way. I do not have a lawyer, I do have an accountant that I file my yearly taxes with.
Looking for advice so I can grow and build not only my skills as an artist, but also my business, like you said, the business/marketing side of things I find very overwhelming! Thank you for any and all advice!
Those are really great questions!! I myself might not be best equipped to answer, but I'll refer you to our website & other art law videos :) Hopefully they are helpful!! artprof.org/pro-development/copyright/copyright-law-for-artists-with-a-lawyer/ - Mia, Art Prof Staff
I created some art back in 1997 with signature and year created right on my artwork. I want to copyright and start to post and sell now. When I do my copyright should I enter this current year or 1997? Depending on the date of creation will that effect the copyright protection?
For specific questions like this we recommend reaching out to an arts lawyer directly for advice! Here's Greg's website for your reference: www.thelegalartist.com/ - Mia, Art Prof Staff
I make mixed media pieces and use selections of images from magazines occasionally. Might be a flower or a pendant, for example. Am I wrong to do this? Should I modify or stop using these images?
We talk about using magazine images for collage towards the end of this video: ruclips.net/video/UqU7d0dvc6E/видео.html -Prof Lieu
I understand it cort money to have copyrights on artwork, especially when uou are just starting as an part-time artist! Since internet and social media made it easy for everyone to do work and present to the world, so to prove in court of law that someone took my work and maje profit on it, and I do not have copyright, but I do have pictures and videos for myself to proff that is my original work, will that count as some kind of copyright?
Yes! Technically you automatically own the rights to the creation if you make it :) having proof of that just strengthens your case! - Mia, Art Prof Staff
Ismeta Vresk: Are you based in the US or do you live outside the USA? Once I get that information, I can better answer your question.
Very nice ✨
Thanks for the visit! - Mia, Art Prof Staff
What happens if you're disabled, can only afford a couple copyrights and post online under a pen name?
For specifics like this, I recommend contacting a lawyer/law professional directly! I'm sure there are many online forums that can help you out, I don't want to pass along any incorrect information on my end :) - Mia, Art Prof Staff
80% of lawyers give the other 20% a bad name