with host artist Miriam Schulman
Today I’m talking about the controversial recent Supreme Court rulings on copyright infringement. From the blurred lines of transformative use to the importance of respecting artists’ work, I’ll dig into the legal and ethical considerations that creatives need to be aware of. But as we’ll see, sometimes even the law can leave us with more questions than answers.
In this podcast, you will discover…
- The implications of the recent Supreme Court rulings on copyright infringement.
- The world of transformative imagery in art and photography.
- How government decisions influence art and copyright laws.
- The significance of respecting artists’ work and adhering to copyright laws.
Respect other people’s work, because it’s not just their creation, it’s their livelihood. – Miriam Schulman
Links Mentioned
- Check out iStock or Adobe Stock for legal photo licensing.
- Use free photo sites like Unsplash to find images for personal or commercial use.
- Purchase a standard or extended license for specific photos on Adobe Stock.
You cannot just take a photograph off of the internet and paint it. You can’t. It’s not legal. It’s never been legal. -Miriam Shulman
In the world of art and creativity, there’s an unwritten code of conduct that encompasses respecting the work of fellow artists, regardless of the medium. Photographers are artists too. You don’t want people copying your paintings and the same thing should be true for photographs.
It’s important for artists to recognize the boundaries set by copyright laws and ensure that their own work doesn’t infringe on the rights of others. Respecting other artists’ work not only builds a sense of community among creators but also fosters a more collaborative and innovative environment.
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About the host, Miriam Schulman
In case we haven’t met yet, I’m an artist and founder of The Inspiration Place, where I help other artists learn how to profit from their passion or become better artists. Through online classes, business coaching programs, and a top-ranked podcast, I’ve helped thousands of artists around the world develop their skill sets and create more time and freedom to do what they love. My signature coaching program, The Artist Incubator, helps artists go from so-so sales to sold-out collections.
After witnessing 9/11, I abandoned a lucrative hedge fund job to work on my art full time. Since then, my art and story have been featured in major publications including Forbes, What Women Create, The New York Times, Art of Man, Art Journaling magazine as well as featured on NBC’s “Parenthood” and the Amazon series “Hunters” with Al Pacino. Check out my best-selling book with HarperCollins Leadership, Artpreneur, how to make money from your creativity, wherever books are sold. When I’m not in the studio, I split my time between New York City and a farmhouse in the country. I’d love to invite you to check out one of my free resources for art lovers (of every passion level) at schulmanart.com/freebies
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I Agree . They need to be protected like any other artist.
Thank you for bringing this up. I used to DRILL this law into my high school art students! They could use a “source” to include say an elephant in their composition, but they had to include that source when they turned in their drawing or painting. If the elephant was still in the compositional space as the source with the same colors etc. they would not be able to turn that work in for a grade. Most of the time I had them check off compositional sketches to be sure they were on the right track before they got going to far along;)
Unless a person has had some formal art training they may not know this bit of information. There are so many self taught artists out there which is why I see this all the time on Instagram! There are also plenty of non-artists stealing images all the time. I just cringe when I see images clearly not taken by the person posting, with no link or credit to the photographer or artist.
Whether I search images on Pinterest or Flickr, I always ask the photographer for permission. They have been very generous and gracious, and almost all have simply asked to see a picture of the resulting painting.
Just a little decency and courtesy can save a lot of headaches later. Plus it’s just good policy.
I also mostly use my own photos, so I pretty much have no problems with infringement.