Can I draw an image that is copyrighted?

Photographs can be copyrighted. A drawing made from a copyrighted photograph is a derivative work; such a drawing can be published only if the copyright owner of the underlying photograph has given his express consent. The artist of the drawing also has a copyright on all aspects original to his or her drawing.

Is it copyright infringement to copy a photo and make a drawing?

It’s complicated, and it depends. It can be copyright infringement to make a drawing based on a photo that copies just the pose. But you could have a good “fair use” defense to a copyright infringement claim if, for example, the drawing is political and not commercial, and has a neutral or positive effect on the original work.

Is it legal to use copyrighted material without permission?

Generally, it’s not legal for anyone to use a copyrighted work without the owner’s expressed permission. Otherwise, you could be liable for copyright infringement and may be sued or fined for the violation under the provisions of the copyright act. What is copyright infringement?

How do I copyright my artwork?

Registering your art not only creates proof of ownership, but it also entitles you to ask for more money if you need to sue for copyright infringement, since you’ve had to put in the effort and money to get your work properly registered. Luckily, it’s easy to copyright your artwork using the Copyright Office’s online registrationprocess.

When does an artist have the right to copy a photo?

The obvious answer is, when the artist claims ownership of someone else’s artistic work! If you copy from a photograph for mere practice that’d be fine but to copy from a photograph and claim the entire process was original …nope that it wrong! In some cases the lines are blurred, or the photos used are part of a free to use zone.