2007-07-07 06:15:07 · 4 answers · asked by nanaspice49 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Painting
They are copyrighted. But if you change them enough or interpret them as a parody it is o.k.
It is like the barbie song that barbie tried to sue over but coudn't win.
2007-07-07 06:42:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
As an working artist and middle school art teacher I enforce the copy right rules to the fullest. If you are making the drawings for educational non-profit reasons then you are OK. Most of the mags you named have a trademark which protect their exclusive reproduction rights, however many of the photographers also have a copyright to each image as well. The best way to be sure is to look inside the cover or 1st few pages of credits and info. This is where it tells the rules to reproduction of their images. Here are some ways to get around this 1. Do not name the image ( such as the model or food items) do not name the mags., do not name the photographer, and never claim ownership to the image. Always say the drawing was image was created from a FOUND photo unattached with no credits. Never ever claim sole propriety property to the drawings you make( this will always prevent a judgment against you stating you took claim to property you did not own). Read about Andy Warhol and all of his issues with breaking copy right rules especially with Campbell's soup.
2007-07-07 07:51:35 · answer #2 · answered by artistgmb 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You can, but just for practice. Remember, models are airbrushed, and if you plan to draw real people, it won't be that easy of a transition. Drawing from a live model is a lot better. You can control the pose and lighting. (Have the lighting come from a strong source. It will highlight curves and muscles, which makes a very interesting drawing.)Take a figure drawing class if you have a chance. Draw on large paper with pencil and charcoal for starters.
If you want your drawings to be on display or for sale, ask a friend to pose for you. Otherwise, if no one has the time, take a photo with high contrast lighting and draw from the photo you took. You can even use a self timer on a camera and take a picture of yourself to serve as a model. If you take the picture, and the model gives you permission, you may make drawings and display or sell them.
2007-07-07 07:55:16 · answer #3 · answered by Mrs. Pears 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can draw any picture so long as the sketch is not for sale or used as your own.
2007-07-07 06:20:30 · answer #4 · answered by Jess 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋