Using other people's work on your website and facebook pages

Question, If I paint a child and then get verbal permission from the parent to take a pic for future use in advertising, is this enough? Do I need a release form, am I responsible if someone else uses it, I feel like I am stepping in to murkey waters. I have never posted anothers work trying to claim it as my own... I have used others ideas or creations as inspiration and ran with them... I watched so many ppl paint a tiger that I no longer know if mine is Mark reid inspired, LJY inspired or you tube inspired. I do tell ppl who want exactly that.... No two of my paintings will ever be the same. Every persons face shape is different and I go from there. I feel that If you did not paint it you should not use it for personal gain. There will always be those who feel the need to bend the rules until they break them. I think in the end as a painter you need to be able to provide your customer/client with accurate and realistic examples of your work. I have 2-5 and 10 min options. I will show you what you will get. I will not show someone a Butterfly that takes 10 min if I am given less time per child.... I am new and just now getting a business started but I feel that in thee end if you are honest, and represent yourself as you are then you will go far... At least I hope this works. I will follow my heart and place my trust in God to guide me....

Martha, just out of curiosity, why are you continuing to insult me? I apologized for making remarks that ended up being close to home for you. You're not going to convince me that copyright infringement is the same as theft. I'm not going to convince you that accusing people of crimes they haven't committed is likely to get you sued. We agreed to disagree, so what's up with the ongoing nastiness?

A New Face wrote:Question, If I paint a child and then get verbal permission from the parent to take a pic for future use in advertising, is this enough? Do I need a release form, am I responsible if someone else uses it, I feel like I am stepping in to murkey waters.

It's safest to get a signed release. That way there's no question. If you need a form, I believe Shannon and some other people have them on their websites. You don't have to reinvent the wheel and make your own. You are NOT responsible if someone copies the photo for their own use.

I guess I did not realize how delicate this topic was... I just want to paint and get pics as I progress... I am a little fish in an ocean hoping not to get eaten by sharks

Shannon Fennell wrote:https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=374856172622664&set=a.371698562938425.87342.371692546272360&type=1&theater

Hope this link is public.

That's really funny, Shannon.

A New Face wrote:I guess I did not realize how delicate this topic was... I just want to paint and get pics as I progress... I am a little fish in an ocean hoping not to get eaten by sharks

You know, it's usually not. Tempers are kind of high right now because there've been a couple incidents lately and there was trolling and name calling. The VAST majority of people on this board are supportive and more than happy to help newbies. For example Shannon, who I've been engaging in this thread, has forgotten more about face painting than most of us will ever know. And she is SO generous with her expertise about techniques and brands and everything.

As with anything, there are people on both ends of the spectrum who go too far, but it's mostly common sense. Don't use anyone else's photos without permission and don't believe you have rights to all butterflies out there. If you have an issue with someone, handle it like an adult.

You won't find any sharks here in Ohio Nicki. Come to the next guild meeting and join us! But be warned, jokes break loose without warning and there is as much laughing as painting (sometimes more!)

Let it go counselor! Maybe ice cream instead of a cherry limeaide at Braums? Feel better, for goodness sake. They have cookies too.

I hope to get to Columbus for a meeting... I have a two year old and a husband who thinks my absence will cause a catastrophic shift in the universe. I have been swamped on weekends and my house is still.recovering. I still.plan to get to one in the future

I wish my house came with an auto clean button

When you invent that button Nikki, put a pattent on it, sell it, and buy every split cake and one stroke known to man. No pattent law comments please!

elantaura wrote:Mabye sued is wrong how about legitimate and credable intention to sue that papers were served, on and he chose to withdraw as the legal team and his record label said there was a strong likleyhood that atlantic would win. (even with blunt the artist saying OK)

Ahh, that's the bit I was confused about. I knew he'd had problems with a couple of companies or artists (the vast majority apparently love that he's doing the parody, and it's been said some see it as an "I've made it!" thing ) but was fairly sure he'd not actually been sued.

I found the Coolio thing ridonkulous given that the song Coolio wrote was based on another song by Stevie Wonder. Perhaps Stevie should've served papers to both of them.

Kammy x

re the auto clean button I am to invent

Forums work so much better when people stick to the "Talk about myself" rule. Only ever address your ideas and what you think without every mentioning another poster's name, etc. Make the post about you, say what you have to say once, (Here's my two cents on the topic) and be done with it.

Exception: If what you are about to say meets the Should I say It Test. Is it complimnetary, Is it absolutely true, Is it Kind, Is it Neccesary?

leapinglizards wrote:Forums work so much better when people stick to the "Talk about myself" rule. Only ever address your ideas and what you think without every mentioning another poster's name, etc. Make the post about you, say what you have to say once, (Here's my two cents on the topic) and be done with it.

Exception: If what you are about to say meets the Should I say It Test. Is it complimnetary, Is it absolutely true, Is it Kind, Is it Neccesary?

You seem very wise Dean!

Wise and talented, the pefect combo.

How about them Maple leafs, think they will make the play offs?

Blue Jackets.

Red Wings.

Aaaaannnnddd....
My outdoor women's hockey league has not won a game,
until I had to miss a game because I was face painting.
My team, the Mustangs, WON.
I was not there.

The following week....
I was sick with strep throat.
I missed the game.
My team WON.
I was not there.

I went to the ACTRA Awards and groped a total stranger because I thought he was my husband.
I missed the game.
My team WON.
I was not there.

I am scared to play on Saturday.

xoxo
Go Red Wings!
Um,
and the Maple Leafs, too.
I am fickle.

Shelley Bellefontaine wrote:How about them Maple leafs, think they will make the play offs?

That would make the men in my house VERY happy, but I'm not holding my breath on that one!

Belated Birthday wish Erica!!!! Can't believe i missed it!! I had seen it and did not stay!!

PaolaSunglow wrote:Belated Birthday wish Erica!!!! Can't believe i missed it!! I had seen it and did not stay!!

Thanks hun it was really just another day...idk why we celebrate getting older! Blek!!!

I know what u mean!! Ah ah! It is important though! I know why is important for my daughter....she gets presents!! Ah ah ah
Seriously is the day you are born and should be celebrated the best way for you!