![]() That’s why the copyright law exists: it is there to protect the artist and their work. But because my illustration style is quite recognizable to those who know it, some people assumed I worked together with those companies. My work has been shared by companies and organisations who’s causes I don’t support, or I didn’t have an agreement with. Crediting might seem enough to you but you’re not the one who gets to decide what the artist wants as ‘payment’. The reasons vary because every artist is a human being and has their own thoughts. Why crediting an artist doesn’t make usage legalĬrediting an artist might seem a fair payment but not every artist wants exposure for their work, or wants to be associated with certain brands, companies, etc. The creator is allowed to ask for a settlement for the damage done. If you do use an image or work you found online without written permission of the creator, you are breaking the law. That means you can’t use it without permission. Only the creator/owner of the work is allowed to decide what his/her work is used for. ![]() Every citizen in a country that has signed the Berne Convention Agreement has to keep to this law. Once created it’s automatically copyrighted and the creator is not required to do anything more to assure this. This can be a photo, poem, novel, illustration, art, etc. But what is copyright? In short, copyright is a law that gives a creator ownership over anything they create. It’s not rocket science □ So, let’s dive into it deeper now! Copyright and the lawīasically every image you see online, whether it’s a photo, an illustration, logo, drawing, etc. So, this is for both sides: the creator and the user.īut before getting into the nitty-gritty, let me explain in just one sentence what the rule (and law) is: You can not use an image you found on the internet without permission of the copyright owner. The second reason is that it’s good for people that use images from the internet to know what they’re dealing with and that it can cost a lot of money if you don’t use it correctly. ![]() One is that the work of an artist is their livelihood and needs to be respected in order for them to earn a living. Why I am writing this blog post? Two reasons. I’ve already written a post on what to do when you’re work gets used (stolen) without your permission last year, but as it still happens to me and other illustrators so many times I think it’s time to bring this topic up again and dive in a bit deeper.
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