Licensing (sign off) procedure for car illustration.

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December 15, 2021
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I wish to contribute an illustration of a classic style Hot-Rod car with flames down the side. The image was manually traced over a photo from a photographer with permission. I even gained permission from the car owner via social media. If I wanted to upload this illustration to Adobe Stock, would I need to get a sign off form from the photographer, the car owner or even from Ford who originally made the car in the 1930's. Gratefully.

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Abambo

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Nice drawing.

You will need a property release from the car owner and probably also from the flame designer as you just copied the design and did not do your own one. If you would create a different patern, you would need nothing. The flames are the elements that make the car recognizable. And that is what is important.

Imagine a designer finding out about a competitor using your drawing to advertize his services...

This is my personal advice, but I cannot rule out that you still need more releases to be legally correct. I do not think, however, that the initial car designer will strike you with a claim. I'm not an Adobe employee.

ABAMBO | Hard- and Software Engineer | Photographer

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paul22253881z73bAuthor

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Thank you for your advice. The original flame designer did a good job, that would be difficult to beat / change!

Abambo

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The original flame designer did a good job, that would be difficult to beat / change!

By @paul22253881z73b

That's why it is forbidden to copy other one's artwork.

ABAMBO | Hard- and Software Engineer | Photographer

Jill_C

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You'll need a property release from the owner. I don't think you also need to submit a release from the photographer, but it wouldn't hurt to have it on hand.

Jill C., Forum Volunteer

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paul22253881z73bAuthor

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Thanks for the almost instant advice!

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