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January 6, 2020
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Using stock imagery as reference for a painting - allowed? Which License?

  • January 6, 2020
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Hi all,

 

Much appreciated if you can confirm if I buy an Extended License for an image, then I may use it as part of a reference for a painting (oil on canvas).

 

To be clear, I won't be copying the image exactly - rather using elements of it within a broader overall composition (eg. placing a model's figure into a background of my own design).

 

Just want to ensure this is allowed, and which license covers this use. And yes, the painting will end up for sale in a gallery, though not as prints.

 

Many thanks!

    Correct answer Abambo

    As your painting based on the stock image is the main reason for buying your painting, you will need an extended license.

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    Abambo
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    AbamboCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    January 6, 2020

    As your painting based on the stock image is the main reason for buying your painting, you will need an extended license.

    ABAMBO | Hard- and Software Engineer | Photographer
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      Eirik0D4C
      Participant
      September 21, 2020

      Hi Abambo,

      I was hoping you could answer a few questions I have about extended licensing for stock images.

      I'm an artist/painter and want to use stock photos as reference photos for my paintings.

       

      Can I use an image that I purchased an extended license for as reference for multiple different artworks or do I need to license the image again for each new artwork I produce?

       

      If I sell through a gallery, does the gallery need to buy a seperate license for the reference images?

       

      Can people who buy my paintings resell them at a later point or do they need to buy a license to do so?

       

      If a magazine wants to publish my paintings and sell the magazine, do they need to buy a license as well?

       

      Thank you in advance!

      Kind regards

      Eirik

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        PatriciaSchnauzer
        Participant
        November 13, 2020

        I would like to know an answer from this too Abambo 🙂

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