Discussion:
What is the name of your state? MN
I am wanting to use a semi-famous artist's image to make an instructional "how-to" painting video, and was wondering if, since I was actually re-rendering the image ( interpretation of the image), can I actually make the video and mass produce it without his/her consent? I have tried contacting their pr person with no success. I am thinking its ok as long as I mention who the artist is, and also thinking its ok since it is not a direct scanned or altered copy, but an actual rendition of the image. I also do not think the image is copywritten via it was a loose sketch by the artist. Am I in violation since this is an artistic interpretation? The sketch was black and white and I will add color. Thanks!
- Curious
Answer:
The artist's sketch is copyrighted. If you use it, you will violate a number of their exclusive rights under copyright law. Giving them credit doesn't help. Don't do it.
Answer:
Are you the same Shortbus in the Nursing Forum? Ultimatenurse.com?