Questions about Art & Artists
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Can I Use these Images? | ||
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Want image with link to us for your website? Choices Here. Thank You!
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--------------------------------------------------------------- Public Domain and/or Copyright Expired? | ||
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1) Images painted before 1926 are considered "public domain" to do with as you please in almost all cases. If you intend to use it for resale, definitely check with a copyright lawyer to make sure the image is ok.
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--------------------------------------------------------------- How do I find the Copyright Holder? | ||
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Look for info printed on the bottom or back of a legal print, on the internet or visit Copyright.gov for works licensed in USA. Know old records are disorganized, but they are working on a new system. Just because you can't find it doesn't mean its ok to use (our top seller is very strictly copyrighted but not listed there). Pay the research fee for best contact info. Note: Read the previous answer as registering is often not required for copyrights to still be in force. You can also visit our Downloads page for some popular artists/owners contact info. | ||
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--------------------------------------------------------------- Offer the Images in a Digital format? | ||
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No. My permissions only allow me to sell art prints. If larger size printings (or single use permissions to do so) are available, you will find a note under the image's choices with a link to email me about possibilities. Know that even when the artist holds the copyright, they often must grant "exclusive use" to publishers in return for being published and cant give you permissions if they wanted to. You could try searching the internet for "Digital Art" but surprisingly, I have found very little available. | ||
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--------------------------------------------------------------- How can I contact Artists/New Work? | ||
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Realize that due to the internet, most popular artists are overwhelmed with requests and can't keep up. Most do not have personal websites or make their email addresses public. The contacts I have are for dealer use and I must respect that. Please research copyrights (above) or the internet for public contact information. If they want to be found they will have a website. You can also visit our Downloads page for some popular artists/owners contact info.
You should also check with the art department of a nearby college, high school or local art galleries for "portrait" artists in your area as there are always many around. | ||
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--------------------------------------------------------------- Where else can I find images to use? | ||
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A nice picture to link to our gallery? Click Here for Choices. Thanks!
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--------------------------------------------------------------- Which Images here are Public Domain? | ||
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Our mission is to provide quality art prints of these loved images for you. We truly do not know all the ins and outs of Public Domain rules and so don't get involved. Use search engines to find if the artist died before 1924 or for public domain info sites. And AGAIN, always get legal advice! | ||
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--------------------------------------------------------------- Art was here.. now Gone? | ||
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Sadly, the availability of these loved images can change very quickly. We try to keep our webpages as updated as possible. We have learned that if an image moves you, you better get it when you can as it may not be here later. We lose about 5 images "out of print" every quarter and cry over every one ( I lost 8 in one day last Oct). PLEASE consider emailing us to be put on a list to be notified where to email a supplier to complain when we learn of more artworks of Christ being in danger of disappearing. | ||
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