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More from the Copyright for Artists FAQWhat is Copyright?Is a Copyright Symbol Essential?Full Copyright for Artists FAQ More on PaintingNew posts to the Painting forums:Q. Artist's Copyright FAQ: Doesn't Fair Use Cover Artists?A. Artists are not explicity covered by fair use. In terms of sections 106 and 106A of US copyright law, "the fair use of a copyrighted work ... for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, ... scholarship, or research, is not an infringement of copyright". None of these cover the copying of a painting to practise painting techniques or for showing your painting skill. The factors used to determine whether "the use made of a work in any particular case is a far use" are: Go to Full Artist's Copyright FAQ. Disclaimer: The information given here is based on US copyright law and is given for guidance only; you're advised to consult a copyright lawyer on copyright issues. More from the Copyright for Artists FAQWhat is Copyright?Is a Copyright Symbol Essential?Full Copyright for Artists FAQ More on PaintingNew posts to the Painting forums: |
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