tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35528587.post3351895773778919912..comments2023-05-19T19:25:11.926-07:00Comments on Rhonda Hurwitz Studio: Young Girl in Costume - Copyright (or Copywrong!!!)Rhonda Hurwitzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06392861482921595867noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35528587.post-75545194952195212182007-05-18T15:48:00.000-07:002007-05-18T15:48:00.000-07:00I was told by a very successful commercial artist ...I was told by a very successful commercial artist that if you use someone else's work as a reference that as long as you do not duplicate it exactly, no copyright exists.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35528587.post-14406059888308292412007-01-18T05:04:00.000-08:002007-01-18T05:04:00.000-08:00Gorgeous painting. You bring up an interesting iss...Gorgeous painting. You bring up an interesting issue, especially with regards to subject matter we don't have the opportunity to photograph. I forget what the % is that you need to change in order to not infringe copyright laws. I have been fortunate enough to have family who have traveled, so been able to use their phots for reference, and I typically change the composition, etc.Janet Karamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09028042687506395186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35528587.post-66444853446825086762006-12-12T07:26:00.000-08:002006-12-12T07:26:00.000-08:00Check out Gerhard Richters WOrk (http://www.gerhar...Check out Gerhard Richters WOrk (http://www.gerhard-richter.com/home/index.php) <br />He appropriates photographs, that are purposely not art. He says he paints them because if someone else takes the picture who is not considering what they are taking a picture of you end up with an objective photograph, because the camera records what is in front of it. Unlike in paintings when there are deliberate choices of what is, and is not included. He also makes amazing abstact paintings.<br />I think the biggest issue is what motivates you to make a copy? Why is making a copy significant? <br /><br />Thanks for the comment.<br /><br />CollinCollin Jankehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699052846728016989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35528587.post-8391323518245926782006-12-05T07:47:00.000-08:002006-12-05T07:47:00.000-08:00This is beautiful.
Using someone's photo or pain...This is beautiful.<br /><br /><br />Using someone's photo or painting or work is a copyright infringement if you use it commercially. It is a great way to learn and make a keepsake. Most of us have copied something for practice or used part for an idea. wetcanvas.com has a large reference library for photos that have been posted to use. You can sometimes use the works for teaching. The photographer/artist did all the composing and work and it belongs to the artist. Even if you buy a painting the copyright stays with the artist unless you buy the rights. A local artist painted a football player from a photo in the newspaper. Double whammy. She then tried to give it to the player and that was a NCAA no-no as well. :) <br />You can use Google to find more than you ever want to know.Jo Castillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00411430042547033972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35528587.post-23896863624490938452006-12-05T07:29:00.000-08:002006-12-05T07:29:00.000-08:00Hey Rhonda,
First off, I wanted to thank you f...Hey Rhonda, <br /> First off, I wanted to thank you for all the postive comments you have given to me. As a young artist I am thirsty for any feedback, so thank you. I also want to compliment you on the work you've done in pastel... I think it can be a rather tricky medium, good work. As for the copyright question, I have always been taught that artists should work from their own reference. While in school, our teachers would really hammer into us the necessity of shooting our own photos. So, I have, and have found it to be very rewarding, I've even become quite the photographer because of it. This also gives you peace of mind as an artist that the piece is truly yours. You chose the colors, the design, the composition... So although I've heard that if you change the picture enough, it's okay, I'd play on the safe side and take your own reference. Good luck!jenedypaigehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17604649262384513558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35528587.post-52140652419220434092006-12-05T06:33:00.000-08:002006-12-05T06:33:00.000-08:00Beautiful!!Beautiful!!Daily Paintingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03328417814402562108noreply@blogger.com