I saw this post on my dash (with commentary, dw) and there was one thing that I didn’t see addressed in the comment chain that I really feel needs to be
Once an artist creates a work, they own the copyright
None of this “I paid for the art. It is mine.” bullshit, unless the artist actually sells you the copyright (something which has to be stated and never assumed, and something you would have to pay extra for) you can not claim ownership over the piece, even if you paid for it.
And yes, this means you can not alter the work in any way, you can not use it for banners/advertisements/etc., you can not print it, you can not sell copies unless agreed upon with the artist
and artists are also protected under moral rights
meaning that the artist has the right of attribution (the right to be identified and named as the creator of their work), the right against false attribution, and the right of integrity. (Source)
so fuck off with your “I paid for the art. It is mine.” crap, it doesn’t stick legally
Reblogging for important information. Artists, you have legal rights to your work by default. Don’t let your clients bully you.
Buying art is not buying the rights to the art. You CAN sell the rights to art, but I’m sorry to say,op, it involves a signed agreement from the artist to waive all rights. It also adds another zero to your price tag.
As much as op wants to think commissioning art is like buying a bowl at the dollar store and prying the ugly flower off the side, the world isn’t quite that fluffy in your favor.
i’m dying at “whiny, entitled artists”
ah yes we entitled artists, pfft, making a living by drawing shit that everybody wants but nobody wants to pay for
that’s us!
All of this falls under don't be ungrateful to the person who worked hard for you.
