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Frequently asked questions and general facts.

First of all, please visit 10 Big Myths about copyright explained .
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For taggers, tubers, signature creators, and all other related uses.

Email me a note mentioning which images you would like to use and the web address where they will be displayed.
My copyright and signature must be easily identifiable on the image.
There must be a link to my site - www.QualityArtSource.com - on the image.
If you remove the background elements, make sure that you replace the copyright and signature to a prominent place. (as per the first rule)
Do not change any of the colors of the image.
You may not claim the image as your own work no matter what you add or take away.
You may not offer anything with my art on it for sale in any way. This includes asking for donations for supporting the cost of your site..

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I create artwork for a living, as do many other artists on the net.

It has been asked, "Why it is so bad to use other people's art? It is free advertising anyway."

I answer this question with one of my own... How can it be advertising if the people who see the image spread all over the net don't know who created it in the first place or how to find them? They have no way to find the original artist to see more of their work or to purchase prints or commissions even if they really love the art. The artist ends up losing the possible income they might have gained because no one knows that they are the one who created the image.

It would be a different matter if the copyright and signature (and even a web address if possible) of the original artist was retained on the image. In that case, everyone who saw the image would know who created it and where to find them.
If the people who want to use the art would be considerate enough to do these simple things, the artists would likely thank them for the "advertising" and not be so upset when they "happen" (or are notified by a fan who recognizes their art, as often is the case) across their art being offered for free on someone else's site.

Regardless of how you want to use someone's art, make sure you ask for permission first. This will avoid many misunderstandings. Once you have permission, make sure you post a note mentioning that you have obtained the artist's permission so other people will know that they should ask before using the art as well.

Artists spend countless hours and much effort creating the images that they post online to show others. It is very rude to claim something that someone has spent many hours creating as your work or copyright, and it is against the law. As soon as an image is created it is copyrighted to the artist, even if no © is on the image. Many people seem to have the mistaken idea that "if it is on the web, it is free domain" ...this statement is completely false. Please visit 10 Big Myths about copyright explained to learn more.